Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 RE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 RE 2006 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 8522 RE 2006 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan L3DLZ 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 Mirage Cruise 8522 RE 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 RE 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan L3DLZ 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.178
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 Tubes: 115 hp 3 Tubes: 150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelMirage Cruise 8522 RE
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2