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Mako Africa | World-Class RHIB & Inflatable Boat Manufacturer
Custom RHIBS
Mako Marine
Custom-Built Boats Engineered for Performance.

At MAKO, we design and build custom boats tailored to your exact needs—whether for commercial, military, or specialist use. Our expert Naval Architects use advanced 3D CAD software to model each vessel for precision, performance, and compliance before manufacturing begins.

We work with skilled composite molders and aerospace-grade metal fabricators, using high-quality materials like reinforced plastics, aluminium, and stainless steel to ensure strength and durability.

All electrical systems are designed to meet strict international marine standards, and we prioritise reliability and long-term maintenance with every component we install.

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All RHIBS can be customised with Foam Tubes.
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Custom RHIBS
MAKO’s 8m Custom Build Explorer
Custom RHIBS
General Specifications
Max number of persons 12
Max payload 1250kg
Overall length 5.5m
Overall width 2.35m
Weight empty 300kg
Shaft length Long-20″
Max power 120hp
Max engine weight 181kg
Options of tube fabric:
Tube fabric-Neoprene
1670 dtx
Tube fabric-Durotex Heat welded 1450 gm2
Tube fabric- Foam Closed cell memory foam
Max number of persons 18
Max payload 1850kg
Overall length 6.5m
Overall width 2.55m
Weight empty 690kg
Shaft length Single-25″
Max power 160hp
Max engine weight 262kg
Options of tube fabric:
Tube fabric-Neoprene
1670 dtx
Tube fabric-Durotex Heat welded 1450 gm2
Tube fabric- Foam Closed cell memory foam
Max number of persons 21
Max payload 2115kg
Overall length 7.5m
Overall width 2.6m
Weight empty 910kg
Shaft length Twin-20″
Max power 2 x 225hp
Max engine weight 555kg
Options of tube fabric:
Tube fabric-Neoprene
1670 dtx
Tube fabric-Durotex Heat welded 1450 gm2
Tube fabric- Foam Closed cell memory foam
Max number of persons 22
Max payload 2250kg
Overall length 8.0m
Overall width 2.6m
Weight empty 950kg
Shaft length Twin-20″
Max power 2 x 250hp
Max engine weight 590kg
Options of tube fabric:
Tube fabric-Neoprene
1670 dtx
Tube fabric-Durotex Heat welded 1450 gm2
Tube fabric- Foam Closed cell memory foam
Max number of persons 23
Max payload 2350kg
Overall length 8.5m
Overall width 2.85m
Weight empty 1100kg
Shaft length Twin-25″
Max power 2 x 250hp
Max engine weight 590kg
Options of tube fabric:
Tube fabric-Neoprene
1670 dtx
Tube fabric-Durotex Heat welded 1450 gm2
Tube fabric- Foam Closed cell memory foam
Max number of persons 24
Max payload 2700kg
Overall length 9.5m
Overall width 2.85m
Weight empty 1310kg
Shaft length Twin-25″
Max power 2 x 300hp
Max engine weight 600kg
Options of tube fabric:
Tube fabric-Neoprene
1670 dtx
Tube fabric-Durotex Heat welded 1450 gm2
Tube fabric- Foam Closed cell memory foam
Custom RHIBS
MAKO’s Luxury RHIB

Our Luxury RHIBs combine cutting-edge performance with premium design. Every detail—from custom finishes to advanced tech—is crafted for those who demand elegance and power in one seamless ride. Explore the gallery and see excellence in motion.

Custom Builds
Shearwater Adventure Jetboat.
Purpose-Built for Adventure. Trusted Across Africa.

Our Shearwater Adventure Jetboat, powered by a 465HP engine, was specifically designed for high-adrenaline tours on the Zambezi River—built to navigate rapids and deliver an unforgettable experience beneath the spray of Victoria Falls. Crafted from marine-grade aluminium, our boats are lightweight, incredibly durable, and built to withstand extreme conditions.

From luxury safari lodges to defence forces and industrial operations, Mako boats are trusted where performance and reliability matter most.

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Custom Builds
A look at the Shearwater Adventure Jet Boat
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