The Avalon CT BF - 20 Foot 2006 vs Avalon LS - Bow Fish 21 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 LS - Bow Fish 21 ft. 2010 measures 21,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon CT BF - 20 Foot 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon CT BF - 20 Foot 2006 tips the scales at 158 lbs — 140 lbs more than the Avalon LS - Bow Fish 21 ft. 2010 at 18 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 115 hp, the Avalon LS - Bow Fish 21 ft. 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon CT BF - 20 Foot 2006's 90-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 LS - Bow Fish 21 ft. 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Avalon CT BF - 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 LS - Bow Fish 21 ft. 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon LS - Bow Fish 21 ft. 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon CT BF - 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.