2026 Avalon Venture 85 Rear Fish - 23 FT

Meet the ** 2026 Avalon Venture 85 Rear Fish**, a **23.4-foot pontoon** that’s equal parts “let’s cruise” and “let’s catch dinner.” Dressed in ****, it has that can’t-miss-on-the-water look—clean, confident, and ready for everything from lazy lake loops to early-morning lines-in missions.
At **281 inches (7.1 m)** long with a **101-inch (2.6 m) beam**, this pontoon feels roomy without feeling oversized. The layout is built to bring people together: it’s rated for **up to 11 passengers**, and with a **2,150 lb (975.2 kg) weight capacity**, you can load up the crew, the cooler, and the day’s plans without second-guessing it. Underneath, the **aluminum hull** and **two 25-inch diameter pontoons** (with **264-inch / 6.7 m pontoon length**) set the stage for stable, easygoing time on the water—whether everyone’s moving around grabbing snacks or you’re posted up and focused on the next bite.
This Venture 85 balances hangout comfort with a genuine fishing-friendly vibe. Up front, there are **four open bow seats** that make a perfect “first dibs” zone for the sunrise watchers (or the friends who swear they’re helping but are mostly vibing). In the main cockpit, you’ve got **three sofas** that turn casual cruising into an all-day lounge session, plus **two cockpit chairs** for anyone who likes their own seat with a little extra personal space. Set out the **cockpit table**, and suddenly it’s a floating picnic spot—cards, snacks, or a quick lunch break between coves.
When it’s time to get serious about fishing, the rear setup answers the call with **two fishing pedestal chairs**—the kind of seats that say, “Yep, we’re doing this properly.” It’s a simple shift in mood: the crew can still relax up front, while the anglers claim the back and focus on the next cast.
At the helm, it’s clean and straightforward—exactly what you want when you’re juggling sun, water, and a boat full of friends. You get a **helm chair** and **remote outboard steering control**, plus a **Bimini top** overhead for shade when the afternoon heat starts making everyone’s drinks disappear faster. Underfoot, **woven cockpit flooring** keeps things comfortable and easy to live with—nice for bare feet, and practical when the day includes a little splash and spray.
Soundtrack matters, and this boat gets that. A **Fusion®** audio system with **Bluetooth®** makes it easy to hand off DJ duties—cruise music one minute, hype-up fishing tunes the next. And with a **25-gallon (94.6 L) fuel capacity** and a **fuel gauge warning** setup, you can spend more time enjoying the lake and less time guessing.
Power-wise, the Venture 85 is designed with flexibility in mind, with a **minimum recommended 10 bhp** and a **maximum recommended 140 bhp**—so you can aim for mellow cruising or a little more pep, depending on how you want your days on the water to feel.
In ****, this Avalon Venture 85 Rear Fish isn’t just a new boat—it’s a ready-made excuse to call your favorite people, pick a direction, and make the whole day about being outside. Whether you’re chasing bites at the back or chasing sunsets up front, it’s built to keep the fun going all the way back to the dock.

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