The Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 vs Avalon Windjammer RC - 24 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 Windjammer RC - 24 Foot 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 at 20,0 feet (2009). At 1 800 lbs and 1 850 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 - 115 hp for the Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 and 115 hp for the Avalon Windjammer RC - 24 Foot 2006. 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 Somerset 20 ft. 2009 carries 36 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Avalon Windjammer RC - 24 Foot 2006. 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 Windjammer RC - 24 Foot 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avalon Windjammer RC - 24 Foot 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Avalon Windjammer RC - 24 Foot 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avalon Somerset 20 ft. 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.