The Nautique 200 2011 is a modified-V design and the Nautique 230 2013 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 230 2013 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique 230 2013 tips the scales at 4 400 lbs - 1 200 lbs less than the Nautique 200 2011 at 3 200 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 230 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique 230 2013 carries 47 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Nautique 200 2011. 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 230 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Nautique 200 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique 230 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique 230 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique 200 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.