Both the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 22 ft. 2008 and the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 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 Ultra Magnum Inboard 22 ft. 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2012 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2012 tips the scales at 3 610 lbs - 300 lbs less than the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 22 ft. 2008 at 3 310 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 Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard 22 ft. 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duckworth Ultra Magnum Inboard Jet 23 2012 could be the deciding factor.