I like my MAKO. So there.

[Slick Moedee]

and take the bad all in stride.

I bought a 2002 Mako 192 a few years ago as my first boat. Loved it as it was a big 19 feet (i.e., 8.6 beam). However, the aft does flex, hair line cracks starting to show, and it struggles to get on plane with a full tank (80 gal) 130 4-stroke. But all in all I'm happy with her.



Is she going to match a Regulator or a Contender, no. But last time I check, nothing is built the way is "used to be".

[Nebe]

on the new mako 18, you can flex the top of the topsides a good 1 inch back and forth with your hands.

JUNK

[Double Hall]

Originally Posted by Slick Moedee

and take the bad all in stride.

I bought a 2002 Mako 192 a few years ago as my first boat. Loved it as it was a big 19 feet (i.e., 8.6 beam). However, the aft does flex, hair line cracks starting to show, and it struggles to get on plane with a full tank (80 gal) 130 4-stroke. But all in all I'm happy with her.



Is she going to match a Regulator or a Contender, no. But last time I check, nothing is built the way is "used to be".

I have a 2006 Mako 192 w/ T-top that I bought new, and have to say that it has been a great all around boat. It is very wide which makes it stable drifting and with the fam, although that does impact its ability to cut through large waves. I have no issues with power w/ 4 stroke 150 Suzuki. I was hitting 46mph before bottom paint, and still will hit 42mph with a full boat mid season.

6 year engine warranty and 10 years hull I think... not much else out there for the $ that I don't need to worry about nearly as much. That said, I'd like a Regulator or Edgewater 23-24' next, in a few more years depending on where I'm living and what fishing I'm into at the time.

That said, the newer Makos are worse in my eyes. I love the tall sides and closed transom of the 192. The newer 20' replacement is a joke for the ocean. I'm also happy I avoided Mercury, but that is just a personal preference.