Matching a modified vee Nautique 216 2011 against a deep vee Nautique 230 2013 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 216 2011 at 20,9 ft versus Nautique 230 2013 at 23,0 ft. At 39 lbs and 44 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 343 hp for the Nautique 216 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 46 gal and 47 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautique 230 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Nautique 216 2011 caps at 12. 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 216 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.