Matching a inflatable non rigid Avon Dinghies 2009 against a inflatable rigid Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Avon Dinghies 2009 at 8,0 ft versus Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 at 10,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 tips the scales at 627 lbs — 586 lbs less than the Avon Dinghies 2009 at 41 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 104 hp, the Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 has a 101-hp advantage over the Avon Dinghies 2009's 3-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 Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Avon Dinghies 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 comes in at 6 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Avon Dinghies 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
The Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 has a documented top speed of 43 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Avon SE 320 Jet SC dl 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 10,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avon Dinghies 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.