Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 boat specs
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Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008
2008
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Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport  2006 boat specs
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Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006
2006
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Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 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 Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.

Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 and Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 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
MakeSylvan
MakeSylvan
ModelAlaskan 15 TLS
ModelExpedition 1800 Sport
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 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 - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.125
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches217
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7

Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 — Common Questions

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 has a documented max rating of 150 hp. Engine specifications for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many passengers can the Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 carry?
The Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 has an official capacity rating of 7 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Are the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 and Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 and the Sylvan Expedition 1800 Sport 2006 are built by Sylvan. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.