Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 has a 120-hp advantage over the Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1700 Avenger DC
ModelAlaskan 12 DLX
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches63
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches19
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS / SS
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches143
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine max15 hp
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3