The Avalon Excalibur 27 ft. 2009 vs Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 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 Excalibur 27 ft. 2009 measures 27,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 25,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avalon Excalibur 27 ft. 2009 tips the scales at 265 lbs — 248 lbs more than the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 at 17 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Avalon Excalibur 27 ft. 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006's 100-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 ft. 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Excalibur 27 ft. 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Excalibur 27 ft. 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Somerset - 20 Foot 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.