Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 vs Sylvan Adventurer 1700 DC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 vs Sylvan Adventurer 1700 DC 2007 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 Adventurer 1700 DC 2007 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - 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 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan Adventurer 1700 DC 2007 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 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - 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 Adventurer 1700 DC 2007 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 - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches205
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,220 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg553.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.122
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelAdventurer 1700 DC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee