Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Duckworth Navigator 215 SE 2007 vs Duckworth Offshore 26 2013: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Duckworth Navigator 215 SE 2007 and the Duckworth Offshore 26 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?
The Duckworth Offshore 26 2013 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Duckworth Navigator 215 SE 2007 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Duckworth Offshore 26 2013 carries 130 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Duckworth Navigator 215 SE 2007. 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 Offshore 26 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Duckworth Navigator 215 SE 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Offshore 26 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duckworth Offshore 26 2013 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 Navigator 215 SE 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeDuckworth
MakeDuckworth
ModelNavigator 215 SE
ModelOffshore 26
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise28℃ bow variable to 18℃ at transom
DeadriseBow: 60° Transom: 20°
Width [transom] - Detail84 in.
Width [transom] - Detail96 in.
Height - Detail36 in.
Height - DetailSides: 40 in.
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inches36
Height - Inches40
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (including bracket)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches336
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4700
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125 in.
Hull thicknessBeam: 0.190 in. 5086-H116 Bottom (with reverse chine): 0.250 in. 5086-H116 Sides: 0.160 in. 5086-H116
Hull typeDeep vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerMaximum: 500 hp