2026 Avalon Venture 85 Versatile Rear Bench - 23 FT

Meet the ** 2026 Avalon Venture 85**—a **23-foot pontoon** built for the kind of days that start with “just a quick cruise” and end with “how is it already sunset?”
Dressed in ****, this Venture 85 looks right at home pulling up to the dock, idling through a quiet cove, or stealing the show during a slow parade around the lake. The vibe is equal parts relaxed and ready—clean lines, **aluminum** hull confidence, and that unmistakable pontoon personality that says, “Bring the whole crew.”
And you can, because this boat is made to share. With room for **up to 11 passengers** and a matching **2,150 lb weight capacity**, it’s the kind of setup where everyone gets a spot and nobody’s balancing on a cooler. The layout is all about hanging out: **three cockpit sofas**, plus **six open-bow seats**, and a **versatile rear bench** that makes it easy to switch from “let’s talk” to “let’s cruise” without turning the whole boat into a game of musical chairs. When snacks and drinks come out, the **cockpit table** gives your group a natural gathering point—because somehow the best conversations always happen around food, even on the water.
At **23.4 feet long** (about **7.1 m**) with a **101-inch beam** (about **2.6 m**), it feels spacious without feeling unwieldy. The twin-tube platform—**two pontoons** measuring **25 inches in diameter**—creates that steady, easygoing ride that makes pontoons such an obvious choice for family time and laid-back cruising. It’s substantial too, with a **dry weight of 2,150 lbs**, giving it a planted feel when you’re moving and a solid, confident presence when you’re anchored up and everyone’s shifting around.
Up at the helm, the experience stays simple and enjoyable. You get a dedicated **helm chair** and **remote outboard steering control**, so driving feels natural and unhurried—exactly the way a day on the water should. Overhead, a **Bimini top** brings shade when the sun is doing the most, and underfoot, **woven cockpit flooring** adds comfort and an easy-to-live-with feel for all-day barefoot traffic.
Music? Absolutely. The included **Fusion®** system with **Bluetooth® audio** turns the pontoon into your floating playlist—whether you’re keeping it mellow for a morning cruise or turning up the energy when the afternoon crowd shows up. And for the practical side of fun, a **fuel level gauge** helps you keep tabs without guesswork. With a **25-gallon** (about **94.6 L**) fuel capacity, you’ve got the range to stretch the day out and still make it back with zero stress.
Power-wise, the Venture 85 gives you flexibility, with a **minimum recommended 10 hp** and a **maximum recommended 140 hp**. That means you can tailor the experience to your kind of boating—easy cruising, tubing-ready weekends, or anything in between.
The result is a pontoon that feels like a floating patio—only better, because the scenery changes whenever you want it to. The ** 2026 Avalon Venture 85** is ready for lake days, crew days, and “let’s go again” days—basically all the best kinds.

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