Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 and the Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2012 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 Explorer 1600 DC 2012 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 and Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2012 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 TLS
ModelExplorer 1600 DC
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.08 in. Side: 0.07 in. Rib: 0.08 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam82 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches82
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.9
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailYes