The Mariah Owners Club - Mid cabin open bow

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Re: Mid cabin open bow

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Originally Posted by indykoch (Post 50759)

While I'd NEVER suggest anything other than a Mariah ;)

Try searching for an Ebbtide 2600 or 2700. It's almost exactly like the Z275. I was looking for years with the same issue of owners thinking its worth much more than it is, but found a much newer Ebbtide for about the same price that I love!

As a Mariah owner I think that although as a bunch we are very brand loyal, we also appreciate quality in other brands.

Or lack of in some cases :rolling_laugh:

Re: Mid cabin open bow

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Originally Posted by Andy b (Post 50846)

As a Mariah owner I think that although as a bunch we are very brand loyal, we also appreciate quality in other brands.

Or lack of in some cases :rolling_laugh:

Agreed... I've remained brand loyal since my first Mariah in 2006, but I do appreciate the quality in all boats.

However you'll never get me to say anything bearing the name of Bayl**** is a quality boat (at least below 36ft). The only exception would be their motoryacht line, which they discontinued in 2002 (and later became the Meridian yacht line) :D

Mariahs, Ebbtides Nordics, and the Sunsation 288 are pretty much the only mid-cabin open bow designs that I know, with the most affordable ones being Mariah and Ebbtide. Some manufacturers are integrating a small cuddy below the open bow & cockpit area, but you'll have to be looking at the newer 2013-2014 model years, which means big bucks!

Re: Mid cabin open bow

Envision is another one. They call theirs a combo. They are popular on LOTO.