2005 Mako 284 Center Console

What stands out on this 284 is how the layout is set up for all‑day use. The deep, secure cockpit feels right when the seas get lumpy, and the high bow freeboard keeps everyone drier than you’d expect in a 28-footer. The forward seating can flip from lounge space to a casting deck in minutes, and there’s enough room to work a fish all the way around the boat without climbing over gear. Under the gunwales you’ll find thoughtful touches like rod racks and toe rails, and the transom area is clear and uncluttered for serious trolling. It’s the kind of boat you can load with friends in the morning and still feel ready to chase a late-afternoon bite offshore.

This size Mako shines in waters where conditions can change quickly from calm to choppy. The 284’s weight and hull design let it shoulder through afternoon wind chop while still floating shallow enough to nose into quieter coves or sandbars. Twin outboards give the range and redundancy you want for longer runs to distant reefs or wrecks, yet it’s still manageable to dock single-handed in tighter marinas. With plenty of fish boxes and livewell capacity, it suits anglers who regularly mix in offshore days with inshore exploring, while the generous seating and enclosed head keep family and crew comfortable on those long, mixed‑use weekends.