The Avalon CT Fish N Fun - 20 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Somerset 20 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 N Fun - 20 Foot 2006 at 20,0 ft versus Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 220 lbs less than the Avalon CT Fish N Fun - 20 Foot 2006 at 1 580 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 Somerset 20 ft. 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Avalon CT Fish N Fun - 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 Somerset 20 ft. 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Avalon CT Fish N Fun - 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 Somerset 20 ft. 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon CT Fish N Fun - 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.