Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air 226 2005 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air 226 2005 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon 2021 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 G23 Paragon 2021 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Nautique Air 226 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon 2021 carries 65 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Nautique Air 226 2005. 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 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Air 226 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Air 226 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeNautique
Makenot available
ModelAir 226
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96.5 in. (2.45 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,773 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9.5 in. (7.56 m) W/o Platform: 22 ft. 6.5 in. (6.87 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches297.5
Length overall - Inches276
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.58 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makePCM
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (909 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower