Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mako Africa Full Inflatable Commercial Ribs 2022 vs Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mako Africa Full Inflatable Commercial Ribs 2022 vs Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mako Africa Full Inflatable Commercial Ribs 2022 at 12,4 feet (2022). At 180 lbs and 132 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 150 hp, the Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2006 has a 120-hp advantage over the Mako Africa Full Inflatable Commercial Ribs 2022's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Mako Africa Full Inflatable Commercial Ribs 2022 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 191 Inshore 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Africa Full Inflatable Commercial Ribs 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail12.40 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet12.4
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters3.78
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Inches149
Length overall - Inches231
Displacement180.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Beamnot available
Beam99 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,320 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg598.74
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.132
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower30 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? 90 EXLPT OptiMax?
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typeUnpowered
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMako Boats
Modelnot available
Model191 Inshore
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom single axle trailer
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,600 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in