Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mako Africa Military Rhibs 2022 vs Mako Boats 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mako Africa Military Rhibs 2022 vs Mako Boats 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 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 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 measures 21,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mako Africa Military Rhibs 2022 at 14,7 feet (2022). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mako Africa Military Rhibs 2022 tips the scales at 440 lbs — 419 lbs more than the Mako Boats 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Mako Boats 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 has a 125-hp advantage over the Mako Africa Military Rhibs 2022's 100-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 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Mako Africa Military Rhibs 2022 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mako Boats 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mako Boats 2201 Tunnel Inshore 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mako Africa Military Rhibs 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail14.70 ft
Length overall - Detail21.25 ft
Length - Feet14.7
Length - Feet21.25
Length overall - Meters4.48
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches176
Length overall - Inches255
Displacement440.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 9 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches93
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Horsepower100 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower100 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 L OptiMax®
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 1,200 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMako Boats
Modelnot available
Model2201 Tunnel Inshore
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight: 3,400 lbs