Matching a deep vee Nautique 226 2012 against a modified vee Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2007 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 226 2012 at 22,6 ft versus Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2007 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique 226 2012 tips the scales at 455 lbs — 417 lbs more than the Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2007 at 38 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 Nautique 226 2012 carries a rated maximum of 409 hp. Engine data for the Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique 226 2012 carries 56 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2007. 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 226 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique 226 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique 226 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 22,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.