Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8521 RE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8521 RE 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 Mandalay 8521 RE 2006 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Sylvan Mandalay 8521 RE 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 and Sylvan Mandalay 8521 RE 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
ModelMandalay 8521 RE
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 max2 Tubes: 125 hp 3 Tubes: 150 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches255
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12