2007 Mako 2201

What stands out on the 2007 Mako 2201 is how much “big boat” confidence you get in a package that’s still easy to trailer and launch solo. The wide beam gives you secure footing when you’re working a fish along the rail, and the raised forward casting deck doubles as a great perch for spotting schools on clear days. The console has room for modern electronics upgrades, and the high freeboard keeps kids and guests feeling secure when the chop picks up. Drainage is smartly laid out, so washdowns and spray clear quickly. It’s the kind of hull you can run hard without feeling beat up at the end of the day.

This hull shines where water and weather like to change their mind during a single outing. The sharp entry and solid build handle afternoon wind chop with confidence, while the shallow draft lets you nose into tighter creeks, sandbars, and nearshore structure that deeper boats can’t comfortably reach. It’s easy to tow behind a mid-sized truck and simple to launch at smaller ramps, which opens up more options for exploring. With plenty of cockpit space and secure gunwale height, it’s just as comfortable on a long inlet run as it is drifting over inshore flats or anchoring up for a relaxed swim.