Matching a deep vee Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 against a modified vee Nautique Ski Nautique 206 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 measures 20,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 285 lbs and 283 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 390 hp, the Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 has a 47-hp advantage over the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012's 343-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 29 gal and 29 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Ski Nautique 206 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.