The Avalon 24 ft. C Rear Lounge 2013 vs Avalon Somerset - 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. C Rear Lounge 2013 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 tips the scales at 2 174 lbs — 2 171 lbs less than the Avalon 24 ft. C Rear Lounge 2013 at 3 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 250 hp, the Avalon 24 ft. C Rear Lounge 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007's 135-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 Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Avalon 24 ft. C Rear Lounge 2013 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon 24 ft. C Rear Lounge 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.