Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 8520 Cruise - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 SC 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 Explorer 1600 SC 2006 tops out at 75 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 Explorer 1600 SC 2006 caps at 5. 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 Explorer 1600 SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches194
Beamnot available
Beam82 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches82
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.85
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelExplorer 1600 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.070 Rib: 0.08