Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Adventurer 1900 DC 2008 vs Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Adventurer 1900 DC 2008 and the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Sylvan Adventurer 1900 DC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Sylvan Adventurer 1900 DC 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Adventurer 1900 DC 2008 and Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelAdventurer 1900 DC
ModelAlaskan 12 TLS
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,460 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg662.24
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.146
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]XLS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.125 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.125
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available