The Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Bow Fish RE 2012 vs Avalon Windjammer - 24 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 24 ft. A Fish - Bow Fish RE 2012 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2007 at 24,0 ft. At 2 220 lbs and 2 174 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 - 130 hp for the Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Bow Fish RE 2012 and 115 hp for the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2007. 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 Windjammer - 24 Foot 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Bow Fish RE 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Bow Fish RE 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.