Both the Avalon 22 ft. GS 2013 and the Avalon Paradise 20 ft. 2010 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Avalon 22 ft. GS 2013 at 22,0 ft versus Avalon Paradise 20 ft. 2010 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon 22 ft. GS 2013 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 200 lbs more than the Avalon Paradise 20 ft. 2010 at 1 800 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Avalon Paradise 20 ft. 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon 22 ft. GS 2013's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Both are 2-tube and 2-tube pontoon designs respectively. Tube diameter and gauge affect stability and load capacity - more so than most buyers realize when comparing on paper.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Avalon Paradise 20 ft. 2010 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Avalon 22 ft. GS 2013 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.