Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Explorer 1600 TL 2006 vs Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Explorer 1600 TL 2006 vs Sylvan L3DLZ 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 Explorer 1600 TL 2006 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan Explorer 1600 TL 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Explorer 1600 TL 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelExplorer 1600 TL
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail790 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg358.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.070 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower