When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer 2011 and the Avalon Windjammer RC - 22 Foot 2008 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. Windjammer 2011 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon Windjammer RC - 22 Foot 2008 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Windjammer RC - 22 Foot 2008 tips the scales at 1 903 lbs — 1 678 lbs less than the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer 2011 at 225 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 150 hp, the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon Windjammer RC - 22 Foot 2008's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Windjammer RC - 22 Foot 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Windjammer RC - 22 Foot 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer RC - 22 Foot 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon 24 ft. Windjammer 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.