Matching a modified vee Mako Boats 284 Center Console 2011 against a deep vee Mako Boats 284 Express 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 284 Center Console 2011 at 28,3 ft versus Mako Boats 284 Express 2009 at 28,0 ft. At 6 lbs and 7 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 — 300 hp for the Mako Boats 284 Center Console 2011 and 300 hp for the Mako Boats 284 Express 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mako Boats 284 Center Console 2011 carries 235 gallons versus 194 gallons in the Mako Boats 284 Express 2009. 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 Center Console 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Mako Boats 284 Express 2009 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 284 Center Console 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 284 Center Console 2011 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 284 Express 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.