2005 Mako 284 CC

Step aboard this 284 and you can feel it was built by people who actually fish. The wide beam gives you a rock-solid platform at drift, and there’s plenty of room to work a spread without everyone tangling elbows. High gunnels and deep cockpit freeboard keep crew feeling secure when the weather pipes up. The forward seating and console layout let you sneak in a comfortable cruise with family between runs offshore. Ample in-deck storage, fish boxes, and a serious livewell setup make it easy to keep gear organized and the deck clear. It’s the kind of center console that pulls double duty—hardcore fishing machine on Saturday, relaxed sandbar shuttle on Sunday.

The 284 CC is a smart match for local waters where conditions can shift quickly from calm to snotty. Its substantial hull and sharp entry help you push through afternoon chop without beating up crew or gear, while the efficient outboard package keeps fuel burn in check on longer runs to distant structure or ledges. Shallow enough to work nearshore reefs yet confident offshore when the forecast allows, it bridges that gap between bay boat and big battlewagon. The generous fuel capacity, storage, and fish-minded layout suit anglers who want to launch early, range far, and still have a comfortable ride home when the wind comes up.