Matching a modified vee Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2010 against a deep vee Mako Boats 212 Center Console 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2010 at 19,2 ft versus Mako Boats 212 Center Console 2011 at 21,4 ft. At 16 lbs and 31 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 250 hp, the Mako Boats 212 Center Console 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2010's 175-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 212 Center Console 2011 carries 93 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2010. 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 212 Center Console 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 212 Center Console 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 212 Center Console 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.