Matching a modified vee Duffy 22 Cuddy Cabin 2013 against a catamaran Duffy Tri Cat 16 2013 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 Duffy 22 Cuddy Cabin 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Duffy Tri Cat 16 2013 at 15,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Duffy 22 Cuddy Cabin 2013 tips the scales at 4 315 lbs — 4 292 lbs more than the Duffy Tri Cat 16 2013 at 23 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 Duffy 22 Cuddy Cabin 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Duffy Tri Cat 16 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duffy 22 Cuddy Cabin 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duffy 22 Cuddy Cabin 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duffy Tri Cat 16 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.