Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Ski 196 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Ski 196 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 2022 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 G23 2022 tops out at 450 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 Super Air Nautique G23 2022 carries 66 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Nautique Ski 196 2004. 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 Super Air Nautique G23 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Nautique Ski 196 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Ski 196 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeNautique
Makenot available
ModelSki 196
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2570 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1165.73
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2570
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. / w/o Platform 19 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches276
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.58 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters248.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65.6
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower450 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum people6 Passenger
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower