Matching a deep vee Duckworth Navigator Sport 175 2008 against a modified vee Duckworth Pro 721 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Duckworth Pro 721 2012 measures 21,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duckworth Navigator Sport 175 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). At 14 lbs and 16 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Duckworth Navigator Sport 175 2008 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Duckworth Pro 721 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 42 gal and 42 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Duckworth Pro 721 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Duckworth Navigator Sport 175 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Pro 721 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duckworth Pro 721 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duckworth Navigator Sport 175 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.