Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 2012 vs Sylvan L1 DLZ - In Stock 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Alaskan 12 2012 vs Sylvan L1 DLZ - In Stock 2022 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 Alaskan 12 2012 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan L1 DLZ - In Stock 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan L1 DLZ - In Stock 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan Alaskan 12 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan L1 DLZ - In Stock 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan L1 DLZ - In Stock 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Alaskan 12 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelAlaskan 12
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam63 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.06 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Engine max15 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower