Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautique Super Air 210 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautique Super Air 210 2004 vs Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 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 230 2008 tops out at 390 hp. Engine specs for the Nautique Super Air 210 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 carries 51 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Nautique Super Air 210 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 230 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Nautique Super Air 210 2004 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautique Super Air Nautique 230 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautique Super Air 210 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSuper Air 21
ModelSuper Air Nautique 23
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam100.5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches100.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail3190 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,952 kg)
Weight - kg1446.96
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.319
Weight - lbs.43
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. / w/o Platform 21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1.5 in. (7.05 m)
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches272
Length overall - Inches277.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.05
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 4.5 in. (7.73 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max390 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 Passnger
Maximum people14
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee