The Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2009 vs Avalon Somerset - 20 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 22 lbs and 17 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2009 has a 30-hp advantage over the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006'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 Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 carries 36 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Avalon Bow Fish 24 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 Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2009 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.