Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Adventurer Series - 1700 DC 2012 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 Series - 1700 DC 2012 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 Series - 1700 DC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 140 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 Series - 1700 DC 2012 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Adventurer Series - 1700 DC 2012 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 Series - 1700 DC
ModelAlaskan 12 TLS
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1325
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet17.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.1 in. Side: 0.08 in. Rib: 0.1 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model90 ELPT Optimax
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp
Engine maxnot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailYes
Trailer - Detailnot available