Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Hello all. Browsing through this site, what a great resource for Mariah owners!

I am looking to get back into boating and am looking at used openbows. I found a 1997 Mariah 210 SE w/ matching trailer. 5.7 Merc & out drive, captains chairs. Pics looks nice, claimed to be stored indoors. Without looking at it yet, I am already concerned about how many hours are on the boat, 589. That seems a little on the high side. Price $8,300

Question: If the boat checks out, should I be that hung up on the hours???

Thanks for any input

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

That is not allot of hours. That is only about 40 hours a year, the charter boat I mate on is only run part time and we run about 300+hours a year. The most problems with boats occur from not being used, so I would like a boat with some hours on it because you know it has been used and not sitting with all the gaskets drying out and seals dry rotting.

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

I just bought a '97 210 Shabah Limited Edition and don't even know (or care) about the hours as boats last much longer than cars/trucks. As long as the maintanance has been done and it has been well cared for it should be fine IMHO. The price seems pretty good if it is in good shape. Just my 2 cents worth :)

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Thanks Minnox. Doesn't a charter boat usually run more consistent at a lower rmp? I would think the constant starting and stopping of a ski boat at higher rpms would be a lot harder on the motor. Am I off base on this?

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Thanks Rayzorback. I'm going to look at the boat hopefully tomorrow. I do think the older generation Mariah's are beautiful looking boats. I remember seeing them back in the late 90s' when I was cruizin around in my old 80's something StingRay. I looked like a Nissan Sentra pulling up next to a Cadillac. (nothing against Sentras)

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

My previous boat was a 1996 Shabah 180. I had it for about 10 years and never had any trouble out of it. I LOVE Mariah boats and wouldn't consider buying anything but one.

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Yes you are correct we run hard going to and from then idle most of the day. I guess I was trying to say was we still run 300+ hours in one year where you have about 40 hours a year. So lets say the boat was used about ten times a year for 4 hours each time on average IMHO I don't think that is allot of hours, even if it was allot of starts and stops and high RPM's that motor should have plenty of life left. You may want to get a second opinion and hire a boat surveyor to look over the boat and make sure those hours weren't hard hours and not being taken care of properly. Like Rayzorback said if there are maintenance records and you like it GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Good point. Thanks

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

To me..... The price seems good. I payed more than that for mine (But it is a beautiful Red LE) and needs some upholstery work on the back bench and front bow seats. BTW... Does anyone know close match for the "Buckskin" color?

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

The original material is made by Nautolex and would be your best bet as far as the look and feel of the original. The cost is a little more than standard vinyl, but it'd be a perfect match. Some of our members have sourced the materials and posted the info here on the site. Do a search for "Nautolex" or "Prefixx" and you should find what you need!

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Did anyone ever go see this boat? I am looking at the same one and am considering going to see it. It is 1.5hr drive and will save my gas/time if it is not in worthy shape.

Thanks!

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Purchased the "Buckskin" colored Nautalex from Gary's Upholstery in Florida. Perfect Match!

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

slindsey, If this boat is still for sale, it is worth looking at. Even at an hour and a half away. People like me have been known to drive 5 hours to look at a boat. Summer is getting close and it probably won't last long at that price (If it is in good shape).

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Thanks for the advice. I will go see it post a report back here. There is also an 05 SX18 in the area I will go see as well.

Shelby

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

Hey guys,
I went to see this boat today and I wanted to post a report about it. I did not buy it. :-( It is a single owner boat (very nice guy). The boat itself is in pretty nice shape considering it is a 97 and the chariot single axle trailer is also nice. The owner has had all of the maintenance done at the same shop and has all of the records. The engine looked pretty clean but we did not get as far to start it up. The boat needs more cosmetic work (all minor) than I wanted to sign up for right now and thus I did not trouble the owner with starting it up or dropping it in the water. I really think I had an unfair expectation of what to expect. Based on what I have read around the forum, I bet many people here would be willing to fight over this boat. I encourage anyone close by who is looking to check this one out.

I was still going to consider this one if I did not find something else, but happened upon a 2003 Maxum 2100 with 55 hours on it. The thing is mint and I worked an excellent deal. I guess I have to join the Maxum Owner club.

Happy Boating!

Shelby

Re: Used Mariah 210 but a lot of hours. HELP!
 

You do know that the maxum is an upgraded "Bayliner"? but I guess if the deal was right. Hope you enjoy it.