Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Mirage 818 F 2009 vs Sylvan Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Mirage 818 F 2009 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 100-hp advantage over the Sylvan Mirage 818 F 2009's 50-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 818 F 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sylvan Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Mirage 818 F 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage 818 F 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Mirage X X3 CLZ 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
ModelMirage 818 F
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1325
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max50 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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower