Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Mirage 816 CR 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 against a pontoon Sylvan Mirage 816 CR 2009 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 Mirage 816 CR 2009 tops out at 40 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 Mirage 816 CR 2009 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
ModelMirage 816 CR
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches195
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8