[Gloty]

Hi, this is my first post. I purchased a 1999 Mariah Z260 Cuddy Cabin Cruiser. I would like to here from someone that owns the same boat. Did i purchase a good boat? Please share your experiences with this boat........... thanks

[Mariah1]

Welcome. All Mariah's are great boats. They are as much in style today as they were the day they were built.

[ColoradoDiablo]

Welcome to MOC!

[mikeyt]

Welcome aboard Gloty. Whether you purchased a 'good boat' or not will be dependent on how well the boat was maintained prior to you buying it and how well you maintain it while owing it. Mariahs are well built boats with lots of features and some innovative ideas. They are excellent boats but like most, regular maintenance is the key to happy ownership.

[Oregondunes]

Welcome

[ShabahZ280]

Welcome to the board Gloty. I've got the bigger brother to your boat, the Z280. As far as I've been able to tell, the boat design and construction has minimal (if any) flaws or problems. It's all dependent on how the previous owner took care of it. However most Mariah owners usually take great care of their boats, so you'll probably be just fine, and get many enjoyable years out of your Mariah.

If you've got any questions about the cruiser systems, (water, electrical, plumbing, a/c, generator, etc) there are quite a few of us with them, so just ask! We're all here to help!

[mustang_saily]

Welcome! I was new a couple weeks ago! still learning in my 95 Barchetta 182!

[Gloty]

Thank you Chis. Right now it's at the shop getting a macerator installed. Once that is installed then I'm taking it to get the bottom you painted. It is always going to be in the water. I can hardly wait to take her out. I'm excited!

[Gloty]

Hi mustang saily, is the Barchetta an open bow?

[mustang_saily]

yes...open bow...