Matching a modified vee Mako Boats 215 Express 2008 against a deep vee Mako Boats 216 Dual Console 2009 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 215 Express 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Mako Boats 216 Dual Console 2009 at 21,0 ft. At 33 lbs and 32 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 — 250 hp for the Mako Boats 215 Express 2008 and 250 hp for the Mako Boats 216 Dual 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 93 gal and 93 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Mako Boats 216 Dual Console 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Mako Boats 215 Express 2008 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 216 Dual Console 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 216 Dual Console 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Boats 215 Express 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.