Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Mirage Fish 818 RE-SD 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Mirage Fish 818 RE-SD 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 Mirage Fish 818 RE-SD 2006 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Sylvan Mirage Fish 818 RE-SD 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 Mirage Fish 818 RE-SD 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
ModelMirage Fish 818 RE-SD
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,340 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg607.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.134
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches219
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9