When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth Offshore 28 2013 and the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 24 2012 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 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 24 2012 measures 24,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duckworth Offshore 28 2013 at 3,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 24 2012 tips the scales at 372 lbs — 321 lbs less than the Duckworth Offshore 28 2013 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 Offshore 28 2013 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 24 2012 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 28 2013 carries 13 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 24 2012. 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 28 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 24 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Offshore 28 2013 could be the deciding factor.