Matching a deep vee Nautique 226 2013 against a modified vee Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 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 2013 at 22,6 ft versus Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique 226 2013 tips the scales at 455 lbs — 412 lbs more than the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 at 43 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 390 hp, the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 has a 47-hp advantage over the Nautique 226 2013'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 — 52 gal and 51 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Nautique 226 2013 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 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 226 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.