Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Paradise Funship 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Paradise Funship 2010 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 Funship 2010 tops out at 175 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 Funship 2010 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 Funship 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Paradise Funship 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,0 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 Funship
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]16 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches312
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,475 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1122.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2475
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,840 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14 / 2,000 lbs