The Avalon Catalina 20 ft. 2010 vs Avalon Windjammer - 22 Foot 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Avalon Windjammer - 22 Foot 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon Catalina 20 ft. 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). At 175 lbs and 173 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 — 90 hp for the Avalon Catalina 20 ft. 2010 and 100 hp for the Avalon Windjammer - 22 Foot 2006. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Windjammer - 22 Foot 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Avalon Catalina 20 ft. 2010 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Windjammer - 22 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer - 22 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Catalina 20 ft. 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.