Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2006 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 13 DLX 2006 tops out at 25 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 13 DLX 2006 caps at 4. 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 13 DLX 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches155
Beamnot available
Beam66 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches66
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelAlaskan 13 DLX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 Side: 0.060 Rib: 0.064