Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 boat specs
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Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010
2010
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Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 boat specs
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Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008
2008
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Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 vs Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats

Both the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 and the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 at 24,0 ft. At 2 200 lbs and 2 174 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 130 hp for the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 and 115 hp for the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. 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 - 24 Foot 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 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 Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAvalon
MakeAvalon
ModelBow Fish 24 ft.
ModelWindjammer - 24 Foot
Model Year2010
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs.
Weight - Detailw/ furniture: 2,174 lbs.
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg986.11
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.2174
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches288
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter23 in.
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max130 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,270 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,550 lbs.
Maximum people11 / 1,530 lbs.
Maximum people14 or 2,040 lbs.

Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 vs Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 or the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008?
The Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 or the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008?
For trailering, the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 has the edge at 2 174 lbs dry weight versus 2 200 lbs for the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 is rated to a maximum of 130 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 tops out at 115 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that - matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 is certified for 14. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
How do the fuel tanks compare on the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 and Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008?
Both boats carry similar fuel loads - 24 gallons and 24 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.
Are the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 and Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Avalon Bow Fish 24 ft. 2010 and the Avalon Windjammer - 24 Foot 2008 are built by Avalon. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.