Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 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 8522 C 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 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 Mirage 8522 C 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 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 8522 C 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage 8522 C 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 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
ModelMirage 8522 C
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 - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches267
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 50 ELPT EFI
Engine/s standardnot 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
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower