Both the Avalon 24 ft. DRL 2012 and the Avalon LS - Bow Fish 23 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 24 ft. DRL 2012 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon LS - Bow Fish 23 ft. 2010 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon 24 ft. DRL 2012 tips the scales at 3 000 lbs - 950 lbs more than the Avalon LS - Bow Fish 23 ft. 2010 at 2 050 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. DRL 2012 has a 125-hp advantage over the Avalon LS - Bow Fish 23 ft. 2010's 125-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. DRL 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Avalon LS - Bow Fish 23 ft. 2010 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon 24 ft. DRL 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Both are 3-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: Choose the Avalon 24 ft. DRL 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon LS - Bow Fish 23 ft. 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.