Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 boat specs
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Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005
2005
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Nautique Sport 226 2004 boat specs
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Nautique Sport 226 2004
2004
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Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Sport 226 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Sport 226 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 Sport 226 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 Sport 226 2004 is rated for 12 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 Sport 226 2004 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Sport 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 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 - Detail24 ft. 9.5 in. / w/o Platform 22 ft. 6.5 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches297.5
Beamnot available
Beam96.5 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.39
Engine and Drivetrain
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 Passenger
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNautique
Modelnot available
ModelSport 226
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004

Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 vs Nautique Sport 226 2004 — Common Questions

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 Sport 226 2004 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 Sport 226 2004 is certified for 12. 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 Sport 226 2004 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Nautique Air Nautique 226 Limited 2005 and the Nautique Sport 226 2004 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.