Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mako Boats 1901 Inshore 2007 vs Mako Boats 234 CC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Mako Boats 1901 Inshore 2007 against a deep vee Mako Boats 234 CC 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 Mako Boats 234 CC 2013 measures 23,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mako Boats 1901 Inshore 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 17 lbs and 41 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 300 hp, the Mako Boats 234 CC 2013 has a 150-hp advantage over the Mako Boats 1901 Inshore 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 1901 Inshore 2007 carries 47 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Mako Boats 234 CC 2013. 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 234 CC 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Mako Boats 1901 Inshore 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 234 CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 234 CC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Boats 1901 Inshore 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMako Boats
MakeMako Boats
Model1901 Inshore
Model234 CC
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detail4,100 lbs. hull
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.41
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]30 in. at center line
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23.33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches28
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 115 EXLPT OptiMax?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model250 XXL OptiMax®
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacity2,305 lbs
Maximum people7 @ 1,020 lbs
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom single-axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,800 lbs. (with boat)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available