Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Ski 196 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Ski 196 2004 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 Ski 196 2004 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 Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Nautique Ski 196 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Ski 196 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. / w/o Platform 19 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches254
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2570 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1165.73
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.257
Engine and Drivetrain
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 Passenger
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNautique
Modelnot available
ModelSki 196
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004