The Avalon 29 ft. Excalibur 2012 vs Avalon Excalibur - 29 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 29 ft. Excalibur 2012 at 29,0 ft versus Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 tips the scales at 2 702 lbs — 2 417 lbs less than the Avalon 29 ft. Excalibur 2012 at 285 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 200 hp, the Avalon 29 ft. Excalibur 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007's 175-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 Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Avalon 29 ft. Excalibur 2012 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon 29 ft. Excalibur 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.