Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Mandalay 8525 2011 vs Sylvan X3 CLZ Mirage Tritoon - In Stock 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Mandalay 8525 2011 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 200 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 2011 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mandalay 8525 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,3 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
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
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 - Feet25.25
Length - Feet22
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 thickness8 ft. x 6 in. x 1/8 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 115 ELPT EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower