Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 against a flat Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 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 Jon 1648 2011 tops out at 35 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 Jon 1648 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
ModelJon 1648
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam72 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches72
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.295
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.072 in. Side: 0.072 in. Rib: 0.072 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4