Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Signature 8523 LZ Port 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2007 against a pontoon Sylvan Signature 8523 LZ Port 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Sylvan Signature 8523 LZ Port 2013 tops out at 150 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 Signature 8523 LZ Port 2013 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
ModelSignature 8523 LZ Port
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF115LA
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerMaximum: 150 Tri-toon Maximum: 2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.83
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches298
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11