The Nautique 200 2011 is a modified-V design and the Nautique G23 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 G23 2013 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique G23 2013 tips the scales at 5 400 lbs - 2 200 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 409 hp, the Nautique G23 2013 has a 66-hp advantage over the Nautique 200 2011'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 G23 2013 carries 65 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 G23 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 G23 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique G23 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.