Bringing home my new Mariah today!
 

Hello all!

My wife and I are bringing home our new (to us) Mariah today and we couldn't be happier! We've owned a boat previously (not a very GOOD boat but a boat none the less!) and we have searched for probably 6 weeks to find a new GOOD boat. Our prayers were answered Saturday noght when we found a 1996 Mariah Shebah 180 SE with the volvo 4.3. It's the bright red boat and we are both so excited we can hardly contain ourselves.

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/o...f03bdb1a01.jpg

Thanks for all the info I was able to gather here prior to purchase and looking forward to many years of happiness.

MORE TO COME!

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Awesome, looks great! We love ours! Were are you at?

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Welcome aboard!

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We are in the Kansas City area. looking forward to hitting some of the southern Missouri lakes, Pomme De Terre or Bull Shoals, probably get it wet this weekend at Smithville or maybe Hillsdale.

I finally got some more pictures to upload at photobucket.

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I am really looking forward to getting it out this weekend!

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Wow, she looks great! We have just a plain old regular 1996 Shabah 180 with the mercrusier 4.3. I can see the power steering and alternator on the Volvo, but what's the belt driven thing in the lower left of the engine?

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Hmmmm, good question, my guess...TURBO BOOST. I'll let ya know!
:rolling_laugh:

Honestly I have no clue, anyone want to chime in? My engine and mechanical expertise is limited to non-marine variety GM engines from Pontiac and Chevy circa 60-80.

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Welcome to the board...and Congrats on your new boat!!! Luv Luv Luv the RED!!!:wink_thumbup:

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Love that red too. Congrats. Come boat Perry Lake!

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I'd like to, when are you guys out there. From what I am finding there are not A LOT of original Mariahs out on the water ... at least not in this neck of the woods, so fellowship would be fun.

Look forward to seeing you on the water.

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Looks great, have fun with her.:wink_thumbup: