Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 216 2004 vs Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 216 2004 vs Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 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 Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Nautique Air 216 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 carries 40 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Nautique Air 216 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 Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautique Air 216 2004 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Air 216 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelAir 216
ModelByerly Icon Edition 210
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in.
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail24 in.
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3050 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.3050
Weight - lbs.3900
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5.5 in. / w/o Platform 21 ft. 7.5 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches281.5
Length overall - Inches252
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3.5 in. (7.1 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.41 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Engine makenot available
Engine makePCM®
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelCatanium CES
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower343 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Passenger
Maximum people12
Storagenot available
StorageFactory Ballast: 906 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee