New to boating-what do I have
 

My wife wanted a pontoon boat to cruise around on, so I looked on craigslist to see whats there. I own a auto repair shop so something in need of some repairs is what I look for. I found a listing for a 2001 Malibu Mariah for $1950. He said it had a blown headgasket and would cost 500 to 800 to fix it. Well my first thought is a cracked block.
When I start to research about it I can't find a Malibu Mariah. So I find the Mariah owners club and wallah. So I now own a Mariah.
When I looked at the engine I see a freeze plug pushed out. Yep it has froze and cracked the block. I told him it would have to have a new engine. We negotiate for alittle bit. I get for $1500.
We pulled the engine out and disassemble, cracked in lifter galley. I have a replacement block and parts at machine shop. We hope to have together and back in before next weekend.
Now my question is what do I have? Here is the model #

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

Congrats on the purchase i hope its a ll as easy as u are hoping to b.

Good luck and welcome to the club

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

You have a 2001 180 Diablo. It's definitely a Diablo as it has no stainless bow rails in the front, and no mid-ship cleats. But, that's a great deal on the boat if the engine can be replaced at a reasonable cost!

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

:yes_grin: yep.
Welcome to the world of upgrades :D
Not sure about the blue stripes though???

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

good luck with the awesome find!!

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

Welcome aboard! Now AndyB will finally have someone to talk to. :)

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

Cheeky bugger! You know me, i'l talk too anyone :yes_grin:

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

Well I am still waiting on parts from machine shop. I hope summer doesn't run out before I can get on the water. I have a couple of races coming up, so time will be tight.
I got it cleaned up. Rebuilt seat over engine cover. Got a new cover on it.
I noticed the gas cap is broken, where is a good place to start looking.

Re: New to boating-what do I have
 

Good place to start looking is in our Original Mariah Parts & Vendors List.