Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1800 Expedition Sport DC 2005 vs Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1800 Expedition Sport DC 2005 vs Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 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 Sylvan 1800 Expedition Sport DC 2005 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Sylvan 1800 Expedition Sport DC 2005 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sylvan 1800 Expedition Sport DC 2005 and Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model1800 Expedition Sport DC
ModelAlaskan 15 TLS
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,270 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg576.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.127
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 0.08
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available