Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8527 RE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 against a pontoon Sylvan Mandalay 8527 RE 2008 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 Mandalay 8527 RE 2008 tops out at 200 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 Mandalay 8527 RE 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 TLS
ModelMandalay 8527 RE
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
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 max200 hp Tri Toon (Max): 225 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.275
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 gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18