Both the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 235 2008 and the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 22 2012 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 Pacific Navigator 235 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 22 2012 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 22 2012 tips the scales at 3 310 lbs - 820 lbs less than the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 235 2008 at 2 490 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Duckworth Pacific Navigator 235 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 22 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Pacific Navigator 235 2008 could be the deciding factor.