The Avalon 22 ft. C Fish 2013 vs Avalon Paradise RC - 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 22 ft. C Fish 2013 at 22,0 ft versus Avalon Paradise RC - 22 Foot 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 205 lbs and 185 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 125 hp for the Avalon 22 ft. C Fish 2013 and 125 hp for the Avalon Paradise RC - 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 Paradise RC - 22 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon 22 ft. C Fish 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Paradise RC - 22 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Paradise RC - 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 22 ft. C Fish 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.