Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon Catalina - 24 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Pontoon VEN 2080 QF 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon Catalina - 24 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Pontoon VEN 2080 QF 2022 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 Catalina - 24 Foot 2006 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Avalon Pontoon VEN 2080 QF 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Catalina - 24 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon Pontoon VEN 2080 QF 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Catalina - 24 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Catalina - 24 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Pontoon VEN 2080 QF 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAvalon
Makenot available
ModelCatalina - 24 Foot
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detailw/ furniture: 1,850 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches240
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,550 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower