Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 and the Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 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 Freedom 160 TL 2011 tops out at 75 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 Freedom 160 TL 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
ModelFreedom 160 TL
Model Year2008
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 maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam89 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches89
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.875
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.92
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches203
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.100 in. Side: 0.060 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6