Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mako Boats 214 CENTER CONSOLE 2021 vs Mako Boats 284 Express 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mako Boats 214 CENTER CONSOLE 2021 vs Mako Boats 284 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 284 Express 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Mako Boats 214 CENTER CONSOLE 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Mako Boats 284 Express 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Mako Boats 214 CENTER CONSOLE 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 284 Express 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 284 Express 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Boats 214 CENTER CONSOLE 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 - Detail28 ft. 4 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.64
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches34
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 10 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches118
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]30 in. at center line
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTWIN 200 XL OptiMax®
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail194 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters734.37
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal194
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp each (Twin)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 / 3,321 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMako Boats
Modelnot available
Model284 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee