Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 vs Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 and the Sylvan Alaskan 15 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 Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 is rated for up to 3 people. Passenger data for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 12 DLX 2009 and Sylvan Alaskan 15 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
ModelAlaskan 12 DLX
ModelAlaskan 15 TLS
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam63 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS / SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available