Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 vs Sylvan L3 ENT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 vs Sylvan L3 ENT 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Sylvan L3 ENT 2022 has a 144-hp advantage over the Sylvan Jon 1232 2012's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan L3 ENT 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan L3 ENT 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan L3 ENT 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelJon 1232
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam51 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches51
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.05 in. Side: 0.05 in. Rib: 0.05 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max6 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity390 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people2
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower