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Old 08-08-2013, 02:57 AM   #1

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Default 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 #
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  • Old 08-08-2013, 02:59 AM   #2

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

    Good luck and welcome to the club
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    Old 08-08-2013, 03:09 AM   #3
     
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    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!
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    You have a 2001 180 Diablo. It's definitely a Diablo
    yep.
    Welcome to the world of upgrades
    Not sure about the blue stripes though???
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    good luck with the awesome find!!
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    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.
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    I noticed the gas cap is broken, where is a good place to start looking.
    Good place to start looking is in our Original Mariah Parts & Vendors List.
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