When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Avalon 22 ft. Windjammer 2011 and the Avalon Windjammer 22 ft. 2010 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — 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. Windjammer 2011 at 22,0 ft versus Avalon Windjammer 22 ft. 2010 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon 22 ft. Windjammer 2011 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 203 lbs more than the Avalon Windjammer 22 ft. 2010 at 2 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 125 hp, the Avalon 22 ft. Windjammer 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon Windjammer 22 ft. 2010's 100-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon 22 ft. Windjammer 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Avalon Windjammer 22 ft. 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon 22 ft. Windjammer 2011 could be the deciding factor.

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.