Looking to Buy my first boat and i find a 1997 Mariah 210
 

I am a first time boat buyer and I think this is a steal please let me know any thoughts as I am going to look and maybe buy it tomorrow. (things to look for on this boat, anything i need to ask the seller)

Here is the craigslist add:
1997 Mariah 210 shabah wakeboard ski boat 21ft long 8.5 beam v8 350 mercrusier 350 hrs dark Green/White super good clean boat has montser tower wakeboard tower with 4 kicker speakers total 14 in the whole boat super load system wakeboard rack and tower lights 5% tinted windows keeps the sun out bimini top that matches the boat upholster is good and clean carpet is good comes with a tandem axle trailer also come with wakeboard fatsac that adds and extra 900lbs of ballast to make that big wake.

Please help me I really am a boat nube.
Thanks,
Mike

Re: Looking to Buy my first boat and i find a 1997 Mariah 210
 

Welcome aboard Mike. You didn't mention a price or location so its a little difficult to judge at this point. I'm going to suggest that you read this STICKY on what to look for when buying a used Mariah.

Re: Looking to Buy my first boat and i find a 1997 Mariah 210
 

Sorry, it is in middle TN and is 8k.

Sorry I forgot to copy the title lol.

Re: Looking to Buy my first boat and i find a 1997 Mariah 210
 

It is going to need a good buffing and waxing. Interior looks like it could use a good clean up as well.


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Re: Looking to Buy my first boat and i find a 1997 Mariah 210
 

Price seems a little high to me , considering the the boat hasn't been maintained for some time.
Looks like the sundeck has been reupholstered too.

Make sure you use mikeyt's "checklist when you go see it.

Can definitely be a sweet ride for the right price and a bit of TLC though!:wink_thumbup:

JMO as usual

BTW...........Welcome to MOC!:yes_grin:

Re: Looking to Buy my first boat and i find a 1997 Mariah 210
 

Those extras would be pricey to add on yourself and valuable if you are going to get into wakeboarding. I'm sure that power package is nice on a 21' boat. If the vinyl and gelcoat are clean, like the description says and unlike it looks in the pics, I don't think the price is far from fair at all.
...it's past the tomorrow in your post. What did you end up doing?