Matching a other Navigator Yachts Navigator 6200 2008 against a deep vee Navigator Yachts Navigator 6800 2013 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 Navigator Yachts Navigator 6200 2008 measures 63,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 56,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Navigator Yachts Navigator 6800 2013 at 7,0 feet (2013). At 78 lbs and 9 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 900 hp, the Navigator Yachts Navigator 6800 2013 has a 185-hp advantage over the Navigator Yachts Navigator 6200 2008's 715-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Navigator Yachts Navigator 6800 2013 carries 14 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Navigator Yachts Navigator 6200 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 Navigator Yachts Navigator 6800 2013 is rated for 21 passengers, while the Navigator Yachts Navigator 6200 2008 caps at 19. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Navigator Yachts Navigator 6800 2013 could be the deciding factor.