Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 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 Super Air Nautique 210 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Super Air Nautique 210 2008 caps at 1. 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 Super Air Nautique 210 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelAir 226
ModelSuper Air Nautique 21
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96.5 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches96.5
Beam - Inches98
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 - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,725 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.38
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9.5 in. / w/o Platform 22 ft. 6.5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches297.5
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 - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max390 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people12 Passenger
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee