Matching a deep vee Nautique 230 2013 against a modified vee Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 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 230 2013 at 23,0 ft versus Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 at 23,0 ft. At 44 lbs and 43 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 390 hp, the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 has a 47-hp advantage over the Nautique 230 2013's 343-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 carries 51 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Nautique 230 2013. 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 230 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 caps at 14. 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 Super Air Nautique 230 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.