When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 20 2010 and the Duckworth 235 2010 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 235 2010 measures 23,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 21,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duckworth 20 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth 235 2010 tips the scales at 249 lbs — 222 lbs less than the Duckworth 20 2010 at 27 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 235 2010 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Duckworth 20 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 62 gal and 62 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Duckworth 235 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth 20 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth 235 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duckworth 235 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duckworth 20 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.