The Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 vs Nautique Sport 210 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 at 21,0 ft versus Nautique Sport 210 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique Sport 210 2005 tips the scales at 319 lbs — 280 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 Sport 210 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Sport 210 2005 carries 39 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 Sport 210 2005 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Byerly Icon Edition 210 2012 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 Sport 210 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.