Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 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 Crossover Nautique 211 2008 tops out at 390 hp. Engine specs for the Nautique Air 226 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2008 carries 38 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Nautique Air 226 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 Air 226 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Air 226 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Air 226 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Crossover Nautique 211 2008 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 226
ModelCrossover Nautique 211
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96.5 in
Beam93 in. (2.36 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches96.5
Beam - Inches93
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3900 lbs
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,589 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.35
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9.5 in. / w/o Platform 22 ft. 6.5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches297.5
Length overall - Inches249
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max390 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people12 Passenger
Maximum people9
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee