The Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 vs Avalon Windjammer Rear Loungers 2011 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 Windjammer Rear Loungers 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,0 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 Windjammer Rear Loungers 2011 tips the scales at 3 000 lbs - 2 064 lbs less 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 Windjammer Rear Loungers 2011 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Avalon Eagle - 16 Foot 2007 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 Rear Loungers 2011 is rated for 15 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 Windjammer Rear Loungers 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer Rear Loungers 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 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.