Both the Duckworth Offshore 24 2012 and the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 24 ft. 2008 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Duckworth Offshore 24 2012 at 26,0 ft versus Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 24 ft. 2008 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Offshore 24 2012 tips the scales at 4 400 lbs - 680 lbs more than the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 24 ft. 2008 at 3 720 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 Offshore 24 2012 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 24 ft. 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 Offshore 24 2012 carries 175 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 24 ft. 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.