Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2006 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2006 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 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 13 DLX 2006 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 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 Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelAlaskan 13 DLX
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam66 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches155
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 Side: 0.060 Rib: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower