Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 vs Sylvan Signature 8523 PORT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 vs Sylvan Signature 8523 PORT 2013 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 Signature 8523 PORT 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan Signature 8523 PORT 2013 is rated for 11 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 Signature 8523 PORT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Signature 8523 PORT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 24,8 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24.83
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches298
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model115ELPT
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerMaximum: 150 Tri-toon Maximum: 2
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSylvan
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 8523 Port
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08