Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 and the Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2011 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 1700 DC 2011 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 and Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2011 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 15 TLS
ModelExpedition Sport 1700 DC
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardEvinrude E90DPLS
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 max140 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 - Detail1,325 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1325
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches205
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.100 in. Side: 0.080 in. Rib: 0.100 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6