Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8527 RE-HT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8527 RE-HT 2006 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 Mandalay 8527 RE-HT 2006 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Sylvan Mandalay 8527 RE-HT 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 and Sylvan Mandalay 8527 RE-HT 2006 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
ModelMandalay 8527 RE-HT
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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 max2 Tubes: 200 hp 3 Tubes: 225 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,080 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1397.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.308
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches327
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18