When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 24 2011 and the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 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 24 2011 at 24,0 ft versus Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 2012 at 23,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 2012 tips the scales at 1 918 lbs — 1 546 lbs less than the Duckworth 24 2011 at 372 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 24 2011 has a 425-hp advantage over the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 2012's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 24 2011 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 2012 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.