What I DISLIKE About my Mako 204cc Boat

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David Reynolds - 4 years ago

Thanks for posting. Never going to get the truth from any of the boating magazines - they're all bought and paid for - so it's good to hear from actual boat owners.

Paul Tye - 4 years ago

buyers remorse.. haha!

SpringbokDesigns - 4 years ago

Paul Tye not If you watch my other videos.

Scott B - 4 years ago

Just got my 204 cc. I really like the boat. My biggest issue is that i can't tilt the motor all the way out of the water due to a "tilt limiter switch" that prevents the Sea Star hydraulic steering cylinder from hitting the "Mako" transom mounting bracket. Do you have that issue?

Scott B - 4 years ago

@SpringbokDesignsThanks. Mine has the 150 Four Stroke...I see you have the 200 Verado and it looks like a different steering setup. I'm going to request Mako/Tracker to find a solution since the engine should come out of the water, at least above the opening in the prop shaft housing.

SpringbokDesigns - 4 years ago

I do not have that issue, what motor do you have? Maybe I have a different steering setup?

Capt Dave's Sport Fishing - 5 years ago

on my boat I have side'ish bow cleats too. yes, you can add a anchor ''sprit'' aka roller, and permanently have anchor in the ready position, and straight off bow, different styles are available commercially, and move bow light to side lights on console or t-top, even. up high to be seen. thats where my red and green lights are, already, plus I added a centered cleat for anchor tie off. looks like you have room. Just really back up with plate underneath, if theres room.

Fishy Fingers - 5 years ago

I get the cup holder thing. You can never have enough, but I dons want to drill huge holes in my boat just for cupholders. I'm thinking of getting the robocup to attach to my grab rail. Only 20$ or so, worth a shot

Fishy Fingers - 5 years ago

And cup holders come in all shapes and sizes. Have your pick.

Fishy Fingers - 5 years ago

You can add cleats WHEREVER you want. Add more, half your problems are gone. On the sides for your bumpers, larger one behind the front light for your anchor.

Fishy Fingers - 5 years ago

@SpringbokDesigns I'm sure (if u can get in there) cleats with backing plates would be plenty strong.

Fishy Fingers - 5 years ago

@SpringbokDesigns you can get a taller cleat in the front so it clears the light. That's how my 1974 mako was set up. Worked like a charm.

SpringbokDesigns - 5 years ago

Fishy Fingers I know I can add cleats. The area I would need to add them in the rear isn’t part of the hull, it’s a separate part and wouldn’t be strong enough. Putting a cleat behind the light would rip the light off when the boat swings. I just made a bridal as you can see in the video.

Fred Neecha - 5 years ago

Absolutely no reason to switch the fuel. The kicker will work perfectly using an inline “T”. Anchors don’t have to be centered either. Don’t be silly. You really can’t figure out how to reach over the rail to fuel up? What a dummy....

SpringbokDesigns - 5 years ago

No, the kicker wouldn't work with an inlineT, do your research. When you anchor in a river that has 5-10knots of current, you want the anchor centered. Why don't you come put the fuel in my boat and show me how its done you fucking idiot.

Charles Withey - 5 years ago

For the rear bumpers leave a dowel tied to the bumper line and slip it in and out of the rear rod holder

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dominionn09 - 5 years ago

How do these compare to Robolo?

SpringbokDesigns - 5 years ago

@dominionn09 No problem, good luck! the Mako has served me well, its great for the price but I am not impressed with the build quality as a whole. Depending on the size you are looking for I think the build quality improves once you get to the 21' and over.

SpringbokDesigns - 5 years ago

I think the Robolo is in a different class. Its built much better than the Mako and the layout is nicer. Even the 20' Robolo has a head built into the Center Console, the area under the Mako's Center Console is very rough and unfinished. They could have made much better use of the space. The list goes on and on. The Robolo with the same setup as mine is 20k+ more.

Matt Derrick - 5 years ago

What is your top speed?

SpringbokDesigns - 5 years ago

2016. You should watch the video on all my upgrades as well.

SpringbokDesigns - 5 years ago

Miguel Nieves I could but then I have to store that somewhere on the boat which is ridiculous and makes refueling even more cumbersome. Thanks for the suggestion!

NHseacoast - 6 years ago

The anchor issue is a problem on many boats. Maybe consider anchor chocks 1 on each side in front of the locker and one large anchor cleat in the center. Mako
Should of thought of this.

SpringbokDesigns - 6 years ago

I agree, why put an anchor locker in the boat without having a good way to secure it to the boat. I don't use it much but if I did I would design my own part and have it machined for me.

Tint school - 6 years ago

You forgot the fish box doors slamming closed on your hands

jeepin joe - 6 years ago

an easy way to get a bumper to the back of the boat or anywhere there is a rod holder, take a 1" pvc pipe and cut it about 5 to 6 inches. then run the bumper line through it, tie the end of the rope off so the line can not come out of the pvc pipe. stick the pvc pipe in the rod holder for a quick deployment of a bumper, you may have to adjust the bumper line up or down but it works really well. alil trick us south florida peeps use.