Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 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 Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches143
Beamnot available
Beam63 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches63
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS / SS
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelAlaskan 12 DLX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee