Mariah 216sc

mart · 05-10-2011, 08:50 AM

Hi
i am looking at buying a mariah 216sc and raelly like look of it.
the thing that stopping me is that found out they no longer exist and alarm bells ring
its a 1998 model one owner and volvo engine
it going for 11k
please help dont know what way to go
are the hulls good and what should i look for signs of probs
or should i stay clear.
please someone help me decide

im looking at using for watersports and cruising around including odd overnighter down the river.

cheers

***mikeyt*** · 05-10-2011, 03:02 PM

hi Mart

I dont think you will find anyone here on this site (we are Mariah enthusiasts!) that will tell you to stay away from a well maintained original Mariah.

Mechanical & electrical parts for the original Mariah's are still available and we have a complete listing of parts vendors here. We also have original manuals for the Volvo available to contributing members. Where you may run into a problem is locating original interior trim pieces, consoles and the curved windshield glass if you have to replace them. Most of us take the time to repair/refinish what we have. I would make sure that the seating is in good condition, the electrics all work properly (particularly the trim/tilt), check the bellows on the outdrive for splits/cracks, find out when it was last serviced & what was done, see what maintenance records are available & take it for a test run on the water to ensure she performs as advertised.

The '98 brochure indicates the boat weighs approx 3175lbs dry, has a 60 gal fuel tank and comes with either a 4.3 (46-51mph) or 350 mag (53-57mph).

mart · 05-26-2011, 02:14 PM

hi does anyone have the full specs on the mariah 216sc as keep on finding different results
looking at buying one very soon hopefully
mart

Dredd · 05-26-2011, 03:09 PM

What more specs do you want? Mikey laid it out pretty nicely for you.

***mikeyt*** · 05-26-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mart

hi does anyone have the full specs on the mariah 216sc as keep on finding different results
looking at buying one very soon hopefully
mart

Not sure where you are sourcing your other 'results' from but this is the only place you can be sure to get accurate ones. As Dredd noted, what other 'specs' are you looking for?

mart · 05-26-2011, 08:25 PM

Hi have been informed that draught is 1000 and the people
Selling have said she will cruise at 25 with top speed
Of 35 mph with a Volvo 4.3 ltr 190 hp
Does this sound right
I would like to use for cruising on coast and river
With ability to Wakeboard / tow kids on dohnut
Am I on the right tracks
Cheers
Mart

***mikeyt*** · 05-27-2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mart

Hi have been informed that draught is 1000 and the people
Selling have said she will cruise at 25 with top speed
Of 35 mph with a Volvo 4.3 ltr 190 hp
Does this sound right
I would like to use for cruising on coast and river
With ability to Wakeboard / tow kids on dohnut
Am I on the right tracks
Cheers
Mart

"The draught is 1000"?? 1000 what?? 35mph top end?? Something is wrong or the seller has no clue.

The 'draft' is 36" with the drive down & 19" with the drive up. That boat should run between 45 - 47mph at top end with the 4.3 depending on how she is propped. That 4.3L should run at close to 4800rpms at WOT for ideal performance. Performance will be slightly lower with a full tank of fuel and a full complement of people on board (max is 10) but it should not be down around 35mph. This boat needs a water test and you should have someone knowledgeable with you when you go out.

The boat will handle 'donuts' just as well as a cop can, again provided it is propped correctly. Same thing for wakeboarding and it should be a comfortable day cruiser with the cuddy.