Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Windjammer Sandbar 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Windjammer Sandbar 2012 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.
The Avalon Windjammer Sandbar 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Windjammer Sandbar 2012 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Windjammer Sandbar 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer Sandbar 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelEagle - 16 Foot
ModelWindjammer Sandbar
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 7 ft
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches312
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,125 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1417.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3125
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter22 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people17 / 2,400 lbs