Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 LZ 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 LZ 2012 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 Mirage Cruise 8522 LZ 2012 tops out at 150 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 Mirage Cruise 8522 LZ 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 LZ 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 LZ 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan 8522MIRAGELZ 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23.83
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches286
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,295 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1040.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2295
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model60 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelMirage Cruise 8522 LZ
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon