Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 vs Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 vs Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 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 Jon 1648 2011 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 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 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 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 - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam72 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches72
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.295
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelJon 1648
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.072 in. Side: 0.072 in. Rib: 0.072 in