Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Ski 196 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Ski 196 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2008 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.
The Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2008 tops out at 390 hp. Engine specs for the Nautique Ski 196 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Ski 196 2004 carries 29 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2008. 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 Ski 196 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 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 Ski 196 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Ski 196 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Super Air Nautique 210 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSki 196
ModelSuper Air Nautique 21
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail2570 lbs
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,725 kg)
Weight - kg1165.73
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.257
Weight - lbs.38
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. / w/o Platform 19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches252
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3.5 in. (7.1 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max390 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6 Passenger
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee