Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2008 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.
The Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2008 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2008 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 Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCatalina - 16 Foot
ModelParadise - 22 Foot
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft.
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft. 6 in.
Length [deck]16 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches264
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detailw/ furniture: 2,035 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg923.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2035
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,423 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14 or 2,040 lbs.