Matching a deep vee Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 against a modified vee Nautique Ski Nautique 216 2009 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 Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 at 20,0 ft versus Nautique Ski Nautique 216 2009 at 21,0 ft. At 285 lbs and 299 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 409 hp, the Nautique Ski Nautique 216 2009 has a 66-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 Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Nautique Ski Nautique 216 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Mapple Icon Edition 200 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Ski Nautique 216 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.