Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Adventurer Series - 1700 DC 2012 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Adventurer Series - 1700 DC 2012 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 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 Series - 1700 DC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 140 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sylvan Adventurer Series - 1700 DC 2012 at 17,1 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelAdventurer Series - 1700 DC
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
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 - Feet22
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.1 in. Side: 0.08 in. Rib: 0.1 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailYes
Trailer - Detailnot available