When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Avalon 20 ft. Paradise 2012 and the Avalon LS 22 ft. 2009 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Avalon LS 22 ft. 2009 measures 22,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon 20 ft. Paradise 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon LS 22 ft. 2009 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 187 lbs less than the Avalon 20 ft. Paradise 2012 at 18 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Avalon 20 ft. Paradise 2012 and 125 hp for the Avalon LS 22 ft. 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon LS 22 ft. 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Avalon 20 ft. Paradise 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon LS 22 ft. 2009 could be the deciding factor.

One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 25" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.