Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 TL 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 TL 2006 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 Explorer 1600 TL 2006 tops out at 60 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 Explorer 1600 TL 2006 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
ModelExplorer 1600 TL
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.070 Rib: 0.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
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 max60 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam82 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches82
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail790 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg358.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.79
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5