The Avalon Catalina - 22 Foot 2007 vs Avalon Excalibur - 29 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 measures 29,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon Catalina - 22 Foot 2007 at 22,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 tips the scales at 2 702 lbs — 667 lbs less than the Avalon Catalina - 22 Foot 2007 at 2 035 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Avalon Catalina - 22 Foot 2007's 100-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Avalon Catalina - 22 Foot 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Excalibur - 29 Foot 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Catalina - 22 Foot 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.