When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth 28 2011 and the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Duckworth 28 2011 measures 28,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 at 23,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 tips the scales at 361 lbs — 310 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 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Duckworth 28 2011 carries 13 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013. 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 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2013 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.