Matching a deep vee Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 against a modified vee Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 at 2,0 ft versus Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2009 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 tips the scales at 285 lbs — 250 lbs more than the Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2009 at 35 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 390 hp, the Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2009 has a 47-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 Crossover Nautique 211 2009 carries 38 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013. 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 200 Open Bow 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.