1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

[JoHerring]

I just purchased a 20ft 1993 Sylvan pontoon boat and am trying to identify what the name of the model is so that I can buy a cover. The model number on the metal plate says 20 PA-2. The boat has spots for captains seats at the 4 corners and 2 live wells (one in the aft next to the outboard and one in front of the helm. The last 4 digits of the serial number are C393 if that helps.
I would really like to find out whether it is a Advantage, Master Fisherman... so that I can purchase a cover for it. Which is actually how I ended up here.
Thanks in advance for any reponse.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

Send a picture to Sylvan and ask them what you have.

 

[JoHerring]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

Thanks for responding Silvertip - I would if I could find any contact information on their lousy website, but I couldn't so I figured I'd try here, where there seem to be some knowledgeable people.

 

[bruuuuce]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

(866) 719-7873
Smoker Craft,Inc.
PO Box 65
New Paris, IN 46553

 

[JoHerring]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

I called the 1 866 number and got redirected to a dealership which redirected me back to Smoker Craft.

Model: 20PA2
S/N : SYL12334C393

Just in case.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

Post a picture here. Or do as I did, Google or Yahoo search on 1993 Sylvan Adventurer or whatever the other name you thought it might be. Had several hits but had to leave before I dug up pictures.

 

[JoHerring]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

I put together the attached picture. Hopefully it means something to someone. I'd like to do some work on this neglected pontoon, and then have a cover to protect it from the elements.

 

[hvachillbilly]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

have you thought about a local canvas shop to custom make one for you just a thought

 

[JoHerring]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

Hey Chillbilly,

I did call a local canvas place or two, the prices were over twice what seems to be around iboats.com and there was no guarantee on delivery dates... so.
1 - I have discovered that there is zero, zilch, non-existent customer service from Sylvan/Smoker Craft ;
2 - The canoe was a lot less frustrating ;
3 - I still haven't managed to find what (name of) model it is even with serial number, model number and a picture with description, so I still can't order a cover.

I'm new to this, but I thought with all the knowledgeable people out there, I would have figured it out by now. If it were a Pentium I or II or III or a 386 I could figure it out, but I don't know pontoon boats.

 

[5150abf]

Re: 1993 20' Sylvan - need to identify model with name

Smoker filed chapter 11 several weeks ago so they may be shut down for awhile.

Last time I was by there(10 miles from my house) it looked like they were working and I see there boats go by now and then.

I looked in the phone book, the number is 574-831-2103, be patient, times are very tough in the marine industry and I would imagine their customer service department has been pared to the bone.