Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Windjammer - 18 Foot 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon Catalina - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Windjammer - 18 Foot 2007 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 Windjammer - 18 Foot 2007 tops out at 75 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 Windjammer - 18 Foot 2007 is rated for 8 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 Windjammer - 18 Foot 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer - 18 Foot 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelWindjammer - 18 Foot
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft
Length [deck]16 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detailw/ furniture: 1,491 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg676.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1491
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in
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 max75 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,480 lbs