The Avalon Bow Fish 22 ft. 2009 vs Avalon LP Rear Fish - 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 Bow Fish 22 ft. 2009 at 22,0 ft versus Avalon LP Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon LP Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 183 lbs less than the Avalon Bow Fish 22 ft. 2009 at 2 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 125 hp, the Avalon LP Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon Bow Fish 22 ft. 2009's 100-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 LP Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 carries 36 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Avalon Bow Fish 22 ft. 2009. 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 LP Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon Bow Fish 22 ft. 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon LP Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon LP Rear Fish - 22 Foot 2006 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 Bow Fish 22 ft. 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.