When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 195 2007 and the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 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?

The Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 195 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 195 2007 carries 62 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 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 Pacific Navigator 215SE 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 195 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 215SE 2012 could be the deciding factor.