The Avalon 25 ft. LS 2011 vs Avalon CT Rear Fish - 24 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 25 ft. LS 2011 at 25,0 ft versus Avalon CT Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon 25 ft. LS 2011 tips the scales at 2 250 lbs - 400 lbs more than the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 at 1 850 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 25 ft. LS 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006's 115-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 CT Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon 25 ft. LS 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 CT Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon 25 ft. LS 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.