Matching a modified vee Mako Boats 184 Center Console 2007 against a deep vee Mako Boats 264 Walk Around 2007 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 Mako Boats 264 Walk Around 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mako Boats 184 Center Console 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 18 lbs and 65 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 450 hp, the Mako Boats 264 Walk Around 2007 has a 300-hp advantage over the Mako Boats 184 Center Console 2007's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mako Boats 264 Walk Around 2007 carries 174 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Mako Boats 184 Center Console 2007. 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 Mako Boats 264 Walk Around 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Mako Boats 184 Center Console 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 264 Walk Around 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 264 Walk Around 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Boats 184 Center Console 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.