The Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 18 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Windjammer RC 24 ft. 2010 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 RC 24 ft. 2010 measures 24,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 18 Foot 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Windjammer RC 24 ft. 2010 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 108 lbs less than the Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 18 Foot 2006 at 117 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 150 hp, the Avalon Windjammer RC 24 ft. 2010 has a 75-hp advantage over the Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 18 Foot 2006's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Windjammer RC 24 ft. 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 18 Foot 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Windjammer RC 24 ft. 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer RC 24 ft. 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon CC Fish N Fun - 18 Foot 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.