The Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer RC 2011 vs Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 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. Windjammer RC 2011 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 182 lbs less than the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer RC 2011 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. Windjammer RC 2011 has a 125-hp advantage over the Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 carries 36 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer RC 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer RC 2011 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Avalon Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer RC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer RC 2011 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 Somerset DC - 22 Foot 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.