The Nautique 200 2011 is a modified-V design and the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2011 at 20,0 ft versus Nautique 200 Open Bow 2012 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique 200 2011 tips the scales at 3 200 lbs - 350 lbs more than the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2012 at 2 850 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 343 hp for the Nautique 200 2011 and 343 hp for the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 29 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautique 200 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique 200 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique 200 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique 200 Open Bow 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.