The Avalon CT Fish - 22 Foot 2007 vs Avalon LS 24 ft. 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Avalon CT Fish - 22 Foot 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Avalon LS 24 ft. 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon CT Fish - 22 Foot 2007 tips the scales at 2 035 lbs — 1 810 lbs more than the Avalon LS 24 ft. 2009 at 225 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 LS 24 ft. 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Avalon CT Fish - 22 Foot 2007's 100-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 24 ft. 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Avalon CT Fish - 22 Foot 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon LS 24 ft. 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon LS 24 ft. 2009 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 CT Fish - 22 Foot 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.