Research Mako Boats - 171 Center Console

The MAKO 171 Center Console a favorite with fishermen and fishing families. This boats impressive shallow-water capability, practical layout and clean lines is now building a whole new generation of MAKO owners. Thanks to its famous Deep V hull design, the 171 offers classic MAKO fishability plus a dry, stable ride. Easy to handle, it’s also easy to tow. And its small footprint makes it easy to store.
Beam: 7 ft. 2 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 37
Max load: 750
Standard features:
Cockpit/Deck
6" (15.24 cm) polished marine-grade stainless steel cleats
6-gal. (22.71 L) aft port & starboard storage boxes w/overboard drains
Anchor locker
Foredeck dodger mounting boss
Forward casting platform
Forward console seat w/cushions & 30-gal. (113.56 L) baitwell
Gunwale-mounted rod holders w/custom logo


Console
30-gal. (113.56 L) front seat baitwell
Console storage space w/ventilated door & stainless steel latch
Heavy duty electrical switching system, battery selector switch & main power
Vertical rod holders
Acrylic windscreen
Console grab rail
Recessed switch panel
Battery storage
Gauge panel w/analog gauges


Construction
Fiberglass encapsulated balsa-cored deck
Foam-injected hull w/1-piece integrated fiberglass stringer grid
Hull/deck joint mechanically fastened every 6" (15.24 cm) w/stainless steel fasteners
Hull/deck joint chemically sealed & bonded 360 degrees
Performance
Modified V hull
Legendary dry-riding MAKO® hull