When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 20 2011 and the Duckworth Pacific Navigator Sport 20 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 Sport 20 2012 measures 21,9 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duckworth 20 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator Sport 20 2012 tips the scales at 1 635 lbs — 1 608 lbs less than the Duckworth 20 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Duckworth 20 2011 has a 135-hp advantage over the Duckworth Pacific Navigator Sport 20 2012's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Duckworth 20 2011 carries 62 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Duckworth Pacific Navigator Sport 20 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.