When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Avon Rover Rib Series 2009 and the Avon SE 490 dl 2009 are inflatable rigid designs with inflatable construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Avon SE 490 dl 2009 measures 16,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Avon Rover Rib Series 2009 at 9,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Avon SE 490 dl 2009 tips the scales at 2 062 lbs — 1 927 lbs less than the Avon Rover Rib Series 2009 at 135 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 Avon SE 490 dl 2009 tops out at 130 hp. Engine specs for the Avon Rover Rib Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Avon SE 490 dl 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Avon Rover Rib Series 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Avon SE 490 dl 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Top speed is rated at 46 mph for the Avon SE 490 dl 2009 and 19 mph for the Avon Rover Rib Series 2009.
Bottom line: Choose the Avon SE 490 dl 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Avon Rover Rib Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.