The Avalon 19 ft. LS 2013 vs Avalon Somerset - 22 Foot 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Avalon 19 ft. LS 2013 at 19,0 ft versus Avalon Somerset - 22 Foot 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Somerset - 22 Foot 2007 tips the scales at 2 035 lbs — 1 870 lbs less than the Avalon 19 ft. LS 2013 at 165 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Avalon Somerset - 22 Foot 2007 has a 65-hp advantage over the Avalon 19 ft. LS 2013's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Somerset - 22 Foot 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon 19 ft. LS 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Somerset - 22 Foot 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Somerset - 22 Foot 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon 19 ft. LS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.