When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 28 2011 and the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2008 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 28 2011 at 28,0 ft versus Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2008 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2008 tips the scales at 272 lbs — 221 lbs less than the Duckworth 28 2011 at 51 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 28 2011 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2008 carries 62 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Duckworth 28 2011. 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 28 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth 28 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duckworth 28 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duckworth Pacific Navigator 255 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.