The Avalon CC Fish - 22 Foot 2008 vs Avalon CT Rear Fish - 20 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 CC Fish - 22 Foot 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 20 Foot 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 173 lbs and 158 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 — 100 hp for the Avalon CC Fish - 22 Foot 2008 and 90 hp for the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 20 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 CC Fish - 22 Foot 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Avalon CT Rear Fish - 20 Foot 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon CC Fish - 22 Foot 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon CC Fish - 22 Foot 2008 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 CT Rear Fish - 20 Foot 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.