Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 226 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 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 210 2009 tops out at 409 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.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Nautique Air 226 2004 and Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelAir 226
ModelSuper Air Nautique 21
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
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
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 people12 Passenger
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee