Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique G23 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique G23 2013 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 G23 2013 tops out at 409 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 G23 2013 carries 65 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 G23 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Nautique Air 226 2004 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique G23 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique G23 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 Air 226 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96.5 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96.5
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail3900 lbs
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.54
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9.5 in. / w/o Platform 22 ft. 6.5 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches297.5
Length overall - Inches276
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower409 - 550 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people12 Passenger
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee