Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Select 1600 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Select 1600 SC 2007 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 75-hp advantage over the Sylvan Select 1600 SC 2007's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Select 1600 SC 2007 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model1700 Avenger DC
ModelSelect 1600 SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.725
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.064 Rib: 0.08
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
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 max60 hp
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5