Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 206 2004 vs Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 206 2004 vs Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 tops out at 390 hp. Engine specs for the Nautique Air 206 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 29 gal and 29 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Nautique Air 206 2004 and Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelAir 206
ModelSki Nautique 206
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam89.75 in. (2.28 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches89.75
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detail2975 lbs
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs. (1,248 kg)
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - lbs.2975
Weight - lbs.283
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. / w/o Platform 20 ft. 7.5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6.75 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches246.75
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6.75
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6.5 in. (6.87 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max390 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9 Passnger
Maximum people9
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,210 lbs. (550 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee