When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 and the Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nautique Byerly 210 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 tips the scales at 299 lbs — 261 lbs less than the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 at 38 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Nautique Byerly 210 2009 carries a rated maximum of 409 hp. Engine data for the Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 carries 29 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Nautique Byerly 210 2009. 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 Byerly 210 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Byerly 210 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.