The Avalon 22 ft. CT - Fish N Cruise 2011 vs Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 22 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Avalon 22 ft. CT - Fish N Cruise 2011 at 22,0 ft versus Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 22 Foot 2007 at 22,0 ft. At 205 lbs and 173 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. CT - Fish N Cruise 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 22 Foot 2007's 100-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 CC Fish N Fun - 22 Foot 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Avalon 22 ft. CT - Fish N Cruise 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 22 Foot 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 22 Foot 2007 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 22 ft. CT - Fish N Cruise 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.