Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 boat specs
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Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005
2005
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Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 boat specs
Nautique
Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007
2007
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Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 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 Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 carries a rated maximum of 330 hp. Engine data for the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1.5 in. (7.05 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches277.5
Beamnot available
Beam100.5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches100.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.05
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 4.5 in. (7.73 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNautique
Modelnot available
ModelCrossover Nautique 236
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass

Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 or the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007?
The Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 is the longer of the two at 23,0 feet overall. The Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 comes in at 23,0 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 has a documented max rating of 330 hp. Engine specifications for the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 is certified for 14. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 and Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 and the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2007 are built by Nautique. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.