The Avalon Excalibur - 27 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Somerset - 24 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Avalon Excalibur - 27 Foot 2006 at 27,0 ft versus Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 at 24,0 ft. At 2 206 lbs and 2 174 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Avalon Excalibur - 27 Foot 2006 and 135 hp for the Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 36 gal and 36 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Excalibur - 27 Foot 2006 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Excalibur - 27 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Excalibur - 27 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Somerset - 24 Foot 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.