Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 and the Sylvan Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 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 Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 and Sylvan Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 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
ModelExpedition Sport 1800 DC
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.125
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches217
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7