The Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 220 2007 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 Crossover Nautique 236 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Nautique Super Air Nautique 220 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautique Super Air Nautique 220 2007 tips the scales at 407 lbs — 364 lbs less than the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 at 43 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 Crossover Nautique 236 2009 carries a rated maximum of 390 hp. Engine data for the Nautique Super Air Nautique 220 2007 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 236 2009 carries 51 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Nautique Super Air Nautique 220 2007. 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 Crossover Nautique 236 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Nautique Super Air Nautique 220 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Crossover Nautique 236 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Super Air Nautique 220 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.