We are looking at a 2011 Sylvan Mirage pontoon....getting rid of a Ranger fishing boat and moving to a pontoon rigged for fishing and cruising. Interested in a 20', 2 tubes, 115 Honda 4 stroke. Dealer says it will run 30 - 32 mph with this set up.
Any feedback on overall quality of Sylvan boats appreciated.
Sylvan Pontoons, looking for feedback
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Sylvan Pontoons, looking for feedback
2011 Sylvan Mirage 8520-4PTE tritoon, 25" tubes
2011 Honda BF 115
Smith Mountain Lake, VA
2011 Honda BF 115
Smith Mountain Lake, VA
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Re: Sylvan Pontoons, looking for feedback
Welcome
Know Sylvan has been around a good while, no first hand knowledge good or bad. He is probably correct on the speed given the right prop.
doc
Know Sylvan has been around a good while, no first hand knowledge good or bad. He is probably correct on the speed given the right prop.
doc
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Re: Sylvan Pontoons, looking for feedback
I almost bought one this spring b ut just re-powered. The only issue I found in on the flush skin panels. When looking at new boats on dealer floor the all had dents and dings. My thought was one must be very careful when rafting or docking. Most new toons have the same panels now days including my 04 Tracker. As far as the rest I love the boat, layout and price.
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McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
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2004 Tracker 22 Regency/2010 90 E-Tec. Pulled by Ford 2020 F 250,
McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
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Re: Sylvan Pontoons, looking for feedback
You have decided the good quality for your required boat and from my opinion it would be best for you. I have my own pontoon but not of the same quality. The 115 Honda 4 stroke will make you to get the better performance of your boat.
Re: Sylvan Pontoons, looking for feedback
I have a 2010 Sylvan 8522 Signature FNC and love it. I got a Suzuki 150 on it. It has the RPT tubes and they are amazing.
2009 Sylvan Signature 8522 F-N-C, RPT tubes, 2010 Suzuki DF150 HP 4 stroke , MinnKota 55 Lb thrust trolling motor, on Lake Hartwell, GA
Re: Sylvan Pontoons, looking for feedback
I didn't know the 2010s had the RPT logs. What kind of speed and handling are you getting? How much more expensive were they compared to standard logs?
playcat
Boatless for now
Never another I/O
Kerr Reservoir, VA
Boatless for now
Never another I/O
Kerr Reservoir, VA