Matching a deep vee Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2012 against a modified vee Mako Boats 241 Tunnel Inshore 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2012 at 20,3 ft versus Mako Boats 241 Tunnel Inshore 2007 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mako Boats 241 Tunnel Inshore 2007 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 233 lbs less than the Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2012 at 2 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 275 hp, the Mako Boats 241 Tunnel Inshore 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2012's 225-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 241 Tunnel Inshore 2007 carries 96 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Mako Boats 204 Center Console 2012. 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.