Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 206 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 206 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2009 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 Super Air Nautique 230 2009 tops out at 409 hp. Engine specs for the Nautique Air 206 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2009 carries 51 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Nautique Air 206 2004. 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 Super Air Nautique 230 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Nautique Air 206 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Air 206 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelAir 206
ModelSuper Air Nautique 23
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2975 lbs
Weight - Detail4,070 lbs. (1,847 kg)
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - kg1846.12
Weight - lbs.2975
Weight - lbs.407
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. / w/o Platform 20 ft. 7.5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches265
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.73
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 3 in. (7.39 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine makenot available
Engine makePCM® Excalibur® 5.7 l
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMulti-Port EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower343 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max409 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9 Passnger
Maximum people14
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (930 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee