Matching a deep vee Mako Boats 284 Walk Around 2007 against a modified vee Mako Boats Pro 17 Skiff Tilller 2012 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Mako Boats 284 Walk Around 2007 has a 570-hp advantage over the Mako Boats Pro 17 Skiff Tilller 2012's 30-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 Walk Around 2007 carries 194 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Mako Boats Pro 17 Skiff Tilller 2012. 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 Walk Around 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Mako Boats Pro 17 Skiff Tilller 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 284 Walk Around 2007 could be the deciding factor.