Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon 20 ft. A Fish - Fish N Fun RE 2012 vs Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon 20 ft. A Fish - Fish N Fun RE 2012 vs Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 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 20 ft. A Fish - Fish N Fun RE 2012 at 20,0 ft versus Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 1 750 lbs and 1 850 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 has a 35-hp advantage over the Avalon 20 ft. A Fish - Fish N Fun RE 2012's 90-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 DC - 22 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon 20 ft. A Fish - Fish N Fun RE 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 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 20 ft. A Fish - Fish N Fun RE 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model20 ft. A Fish - Fish N Fun RE
ModelSomerset DC - 22 Foot
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs.
Weight - Detailw/ furniture: 1,850 lbs.
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.1750
Weight - lbs.1850
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches264
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft. 6 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,805 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,550 lbs.
Maximum people9 / 1,250 lbs.
Maximum people14