When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 23 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 2009 and the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 22 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Duckworth 23 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 22 2012 at 22,0 ft. At 361 lbs and 331 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Duckworth 23 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 22 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth 23 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 2009 could be the deciding factor.