Matching a deep vee Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 2009 against a modified vee Duckworth Pro 723 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 723 2012 measures 23,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 2009 tips the scales at 2 047 lbs — 2 030 lbs more than the Duckworth Pro 723 2012 at 17 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 Pacific Navigator 200 2009 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Duckworth Pro 723 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 Pacific Navigator 200 2009 carries 62 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Duckworth Pro 723 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 Pro 723 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Pro 723 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duckworth Pro 723 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duckworth Pacific Navigator 200 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.