Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Mirage Cruise 818 CR 2013 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Mirage Cruise 818 CR 2013 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 Cruise 818 CR 2013 carries a rated maximum of 5 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 Cruise 818 CR 2013 is rated for 8 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 Cruise 818 CR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 818 CR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,8 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 Cruise 818 CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches264
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF25LA
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
HorsepowerMaximum: 5
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,505 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower