The Avalon CW Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 vs Avalon LS 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Avalon CW Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Avalon LS 21 ft. 2010 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon CW Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 167 lbs more than the Avalon LS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Avalon CW Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 and 115 hp for the Avalon LS 21 ft. 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon CW Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon LS 21 ft. 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon CW Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon CW Rear Fish - 24 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon LS 21 ft. 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.