Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 vs Sylvan Viper 185 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2007 against a deep vee Sylvan Viper 185 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Sylvan Viper 185 2009 tops out at 175 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 Viper 185 2009 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
ModelViper 185
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail43 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal43
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,763 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg799.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1763
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]XLS
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6