The Avalon 21 ft. LS 2011 vs Avalon CT Rear Fish - 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 21 ft. LS 2011 at 21,0 ft versus Avalon CT Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 tips the scales at 173 lbs — 155 lbs less than the Avalon 21 ft. LS 2011 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 21 ft. LS 2011 and 100 hp for the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006. 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 CT Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Avalon 21 ft. LS 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon 21 ft. LS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.