Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8525 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 against a pontoon Sylvan Mandalay 8525 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 Mandalay 8525 2011 tops out at 200 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 Mandalay 8525 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
ModelMandalay 8525
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness8 ft. x 6 in. x 1/8 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury 115 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.25
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.7
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches303
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14