2001 Mako 252 Center Console

The 252’s hull is what wins people over—deep enough forward to slice through afternoon chop, with broad, stable shoulders at the stern so you can work a fish or raft up with friends without feeling tippy. The layout is classic Mako: wide walkaround space, a clean, open bow you can actually fish from, and a leaning post that still leaves plenty of dance floor in the cockpit. Under the gunnels, you’ve got room for rods and gaffs, and the transom design makes it easy to slide a big catch through the door. It’s the kind of boat where you can hose everything down at the ramp and be ready to roll again the next morning.

In these waters, you need a hull that can handle sloppy inlets in the morning and calm, glassy runs home at sunset, and the Mako 252 is built precisely for that mix. Its deep‑V entry softens the ride when the wind kicks up, while the broad beam keeps everyone sure‑footed at drift over reefs or wrecks. The generous fuel capacity and efficient twin setup make longer runs to offshore structure realistic, without sacrificing range for back‑bay exploring. With its open deck plan and high freeboard, it’s equally at home working the nearshore rips, anchoring up on sandbars, or running the family out to a quiet beach for the afternoon.