When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Mako Boats 264 Center Console 2007 and the Mako Boats 284 CC 2013 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Mako Boats 264 Center Console 2007 at 26,0 ft versus Mako Boats 284 CC 2013 at 28,3 ft. At 45 lbs and 6 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Mako Boats 264 Center Console 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Mako Boats 284 CC 2013's 300-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 284 CC 2013 carries 228 gallons versus 194 gallons in the Mako Boats 264 Center Console 2007. 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 284 CC 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Mako Boats 264 Center Console 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 284 CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 284 CC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 28,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Boats 264 Center Console 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.