Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Mandalay 8525 RE 2008 vs Sylvan X3 CLZ Mirage Tritoon - In Stock 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Mandalay 8525 RE 2008 vs Sylvan X3 CLZ Mirage Tritoon - In Stock 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 Mandalay 8525 RE 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan X3 CLZ Mirage Tritoon - In Stock 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 Mandalay 8525 RE 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sylvan X3 CLZ Mirage Tritoon - In Stock 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 Mandalay 8525 RE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mandalay 8525 RE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan X3 CLZ Mirage Tritoon - In Stock 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.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelMandalay 8525 RE
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.7
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches303
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp Tri Toon (Max): 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower