Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Super Snapper 1400 T 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2005 vs Sylvan Super Snapper 1400 T 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 100-hp advantage over the Sylvan Super Snapper 1400 T 2010's 35-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 Super Snapper 1400 T 2010 caps at 4. 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 Super Snapper 1400 T 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1700 Avenger DC
ModelSuper Snapper 1400 T
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS / SS
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail395 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.395
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thickness0.06 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 max35 hp
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4