The Avalon Paradise - 20 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Windjammer 20 ft. 2009 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 Paradise - 20 Foot 2006 at 20,0 ft versus Avalon Windjammer 20 ft. 2009 at 20,0 ft. At 1 700 lbs and 1 750 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 - 100 hp for the Avalon Paradise - 20 Foot 2006 and 90 hp for the Avalon Windjammer 20 ft. 2009. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Avalon Paradise - 20 Foot 2006 carries 36 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Avalon Windjammer 20 ft. 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Paradise - 20 Foot 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Avalon Windjammer 20 ft. 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Paradise - 20 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Paradise - 20 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Windjammer 20 ft. 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.