When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 23 2010 and the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 (22 ft.) 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 2010 at 23,0 ft versus Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 (22 ft.) 2012 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 (22 ft.) 2012 tips the scales at 2 047 lbs — 1 686 lbs less than the Duckworth 23 2010 at 361 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 200 (22 ft.) 2012 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Duckworth 23 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 (22 ft.) 2012 carries 62 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Duckworth 23 2010. 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 23 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 (22 ft.) 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duckworth 23 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 (22 ft.) 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.