Matching a deep vee Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 against a modified vee Nautique Byerly 210 2009 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 Nautique Byerly 210 2009 measures 21,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 tips the scales at 285 lbs — 247 lbs more than the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 at 38 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 409 hp, the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 has a 66-hp advantage over the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013's 343-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Nautique Byerly 210 2009. 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 Nautique Byerly 210 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique 200 Open Bow 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.