When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Mako Boats 204 CC 2013 and the Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Mako Boats 204 CC 2013 measures 20,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 2 lbs and 2 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Mako Boats 204 CC 2013 and 225 hp for the Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2009 carries 85 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Mako Boats 204 CC 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.