Matching a deep vee Duckworth 235 2010 against a modified vee Duckworth 723 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Duckworth 235 2010 at 23,5 ft versus Duckworth 723 2010 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth 235 2010 tips the scales at 249 lbs — 232 lbs more than the Duckworth 723 2010 at 17 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 450 hp, the Duckworth 235 2010 has a 200-hp advantage over the Duckworth 723 2010's 250-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 235 2010 carries 62 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Duckworth 723 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Duckworth 235 2010 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Duckworth 723 2010 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.