Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Rear Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Rear Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2009 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 Rear Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2009 tops out at 100 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 Rear Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2009 is rated for 10 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 Rear Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Rear Fish N Cruise 22 ft. 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 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
ModelRear Fish N Cruise 22 ft
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max100 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 1,450 lbs