When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Rear Fish RE 2012 and the Avalon Fish N Cruise 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 24 ft. A Fish - Rear Fish RE 2012 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2010 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Rear Fish RE 2012 tips the scales at 222 lbs — 220 lbs more than the Avalon Fish N Cruise 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 130 hp, the Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Rear Fish RE 2012 has a 30-hp advantage over the Avalon Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2010'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 24 ft. A Fish - Rear Fish RE 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Avalon Fish N Cruise 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 24 ft. A Fish - Rear Fish RE 2012 could be the deciding factor.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 23" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon 24 ft. A Fish - Rear Fish RE 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.