Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Sea Snapper Series 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Alaskan 15 TLS 2008 and the Sylvan Sea Snapper Series 2012 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Sylvan Sea Snapper Series 2012 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 Sea Snapper Series 2012 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
ModelSea Snapper Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.06 in. Rib: 0.064 in
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
Beam68 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches17
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5