The Avalon 22 ft. C Fish - Fish N Cruise RE 2012 vs Avalon Catalina - 20 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Avalon 22 ft. C Fish - Fish N Cruise RE 2012 measures 22,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon Catalina - 20 Foot 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 205 lbs and 187 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 22 ft. C Fish - Fish N Cruise RE 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Avalon Catalina - 20 Foot 2007'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 22 ft. C Fish - Fish N Cruise RE 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Avalon Catalina - 20 Foot 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon 22 ft. C Fish - Fish N Cruise RE 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon 22 ft. C Fish - Fish N Cruise RE 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Catalina - 20 Foot 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.