Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger SC 2004 vs Sylvan Sea Snapper 14 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger SC 2004 vs Sylvan Sea Snapper 14 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Sylvan 1700 Avenger SC 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sylvan Sea Snapper 14 2011's 35-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 SC 2004 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sylvan Sea Snapper 14 2011 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model1700 Avenger SC
ModelSea Snapper 14
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detail1125 lbs
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - lbs.1125
Weight - lbs.23
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]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.17
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
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
Engine max135 hp
Engine max35 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in