Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 DLX 2011 vs Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Alaskan 15 DLX 2011 vs Sylvan L3DLZ 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 15 DLX 2011 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan L3DLZ 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 L3DLZ 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan Alaskan 15 DLX 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 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 15 DLX 2011 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 15 DLX
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet14.92
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches179
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower