Both the Nautique 200 2012 and the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Nautique 200 2012 at 20,0 ft versus Nautique 200 Open Bow 2010 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique 200 2012 tips the scales at 3 250 lbs - 450 lbs more than the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2010 at 2 800 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 200 2012 has a 66-hp advantage over the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2010's 343-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 29 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Nautique 200 2012 and its 409-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Nautique 200 Open Bow 2010 with its 343-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.