Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan L-3 DLZ Tritoon - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8520 CR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan L-3 DLZ Tritoon - In Stock 2022 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8520 CR 2012 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 Mirage Cruise 8520 CR 2012 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan L-3 DLZ Tritoon - In Stock 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan L-3 DLZ Tritoon - In Stock 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8520 CR 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan L-3 DLZ Tritoon - In Stock 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan L-3 DLZ Tritoon - In Stock 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 Mirage Cruise 8520 CR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet20.83
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches25
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,990 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelMirage Cruise 8520 CR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon