Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 vs Sylvan L-3 DLZ 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 vs Sylvan L-3 DLZ 2022 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 Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan L-3 DLZ 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sylvan L-3 DLZ 2022 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sylvan Expedition Sport 1800 DC 2009 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelExpedition Sport 1800 DC
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower