Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Pontoon Catalina Rear J Lounger 25 FT 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2006 vs Avalon Pontoon Catalina Rear J Lounger 25 FT 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Avalon Pontoon Catalina Rear J Lounger 25 FT 2022 has a 75-hp advantage over the Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2006's 125-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon Pontoon Catalina Rear J Lounger 25 FT 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Paradise - 22 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Pontoon Catalina Rear J Lounger 25 FT 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAvalon
Makenot available
ModelParadise - 22 Foot
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detailw/ furniture: 1,850 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1850
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft. 6 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]22 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches300
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max125 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,550 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower