When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 19 2011 and the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 are deep vee designs with aluminum 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 Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 measures 27,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duckworth 19 2011 at 19,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 tips the scales at 272 lbs — 247 lbs less than the Duckworth 19 2011 at 25 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 Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Duckworth 19 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 carries 127 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Duckworth 19 2011. 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 Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Duckworth 19 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duckworth 19 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.