Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2010 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 60-hp advantage over the Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2010's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 carries 31 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2010 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model1700 Avenger DC
ModelExplorer 1600 DC
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches194
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail880 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thickness0.07 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine max75 hp
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5