Matching a deep vee Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 against a modified vee Nautique Crossover Nautique 216 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 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 — 260 lbs less than the Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 at 39 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 Icon Edition 210 2012 carries a rated maximum of 450 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 Icon Edition 210 2012. 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 Icon Edition 210 2012 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 Icon Edition 210 2012 could be the deciding factor.