Matching a modified vee Nautique 216 2011 against a deep vee Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 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 Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 tips the scales at 285 lbs — 246 lbs less than the Nautique 216 2011 at 39 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 216 2011 and 343 hp for the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique 216 2011 carries 46 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012. 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 216 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique 216 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique 216 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.