Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon CT BF - 18 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Pontoon Catalina Cruise 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon CT BF - 18 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Pontoon Catalina Cruise 2021 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Avalon Pontoon Catalina Cruise 2021 has a 75-hp advantage over the Avalon CT BF - 18 Foot 2006's 75-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 CT BF - 18 Foot 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Avalon Pontoon Catalina Cruise 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon CT BF - 18 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon CT BF - 18 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Pontoon Catalina Cruise 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAvalon
Makenot available
ModelCT BF - 18 Foot
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detailw/ furniture: 1,420 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.142
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]18 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches300
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower