Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mako Boats 214 CC 2021 vs Mako Boats 234 Express 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mako Boats 214 CC 2021 vs Mako Boats 234 Express 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Mako Boats 234 Express 2009 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Mako Boats 214 CC 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mako Boats 234 Express 2009 carries 143 gallons versus 91 gallons in the Mako Boats 214 CC 2021. 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 Express 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Mako Boats 214 CC 2021 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 234 Express 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 234 Express 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Boats 214 CC 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail1.17 ft
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches2
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.55
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]30 in. at center line
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal143
Fuel tank capacity - Liters344.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters541.31
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard225 XXL OptiMax®
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail143 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxSingle: 225 hp Twin: 150 hp each
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity6 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 2,197 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMako Boats
Modelnot available
Model234 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee