Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 vs Sylvan Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 vs Sylvan Mirage X X3 CLZ 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 Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 has a 115-hp advantage over the Sylvan Jon 1648 2011's 35-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 Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Jon 1648 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelJon 1648
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.072 in. Side: 0.072 in. Rib: 0.072 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower