Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1900 Adventurer SC 2004 vs Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1900 Adventurer SC 2004 vs Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2009 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 175 hp, the Sylvan 1900 Adventurer SC 2004 has a 40-hp advantage over the Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2009's 135-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 1900 Adventurer SC 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1900 Adventurer SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1900 Adventurer SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2009 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
Model1900 Adventurer SC
ModelExpedition Sport 1700 DC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail1340 lbs
Weight - Detail1,220 lbs
Weight - kg607.81
Weight - kg553.38
Weight - lbs.134
Weight - lbs.122
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches205
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.125 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.125
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max175 hp
Engine max135 hp
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1750 lbs
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people5