Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 and 150 hp for the Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 carries 31 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1700 Avenger DC
ModelMirage 8522 C
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches267
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
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 typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury 50 ELPT EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13