The Avalon Deco Funship 2013 vs Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 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 Deco Funship 2013 measures 27,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Deco Funship 2013 tips the scales at 4 485 lbs — 3 549 lbs more than the Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 at 936 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 Avalon Deco Funship 2013 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Deco Funship 2013 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Deco Funship 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Deco Funship 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.