[bpfirrman]

Hey all, I just picked up a 1998 180 Shabah SE 4.3 LHX for my first boat! After searching for boats for a while I soon realized that I had to have a mariah. They have the cleanest lines and the best features IMO. Only has 300 hours on it, all original and in great shape. Some minor tears in the seat but I have a company called Fibrenew coming out to repair all the nicks and holes. Anyone needing repairs check out their webisite, their work is pretty impressive. I will post some before and afters once it is complete. After my fist trip out last week I pulled the drain plug upon getting it out of the water and it did not take on a single drop of water! I take that to be a sign of extremely high quality, especially on a ten year old boat.

[Z 202]

Originally Posted by bpfirrman

After searching for boats for a while I soon realized that I had to have a mariah. They have the cleanest lines and the best features IMO.

You sound like you'll fit in here just fine!

Contgratuations and welcome to the club.

[WetWilly]

Ahoy bpfirrman,

I see you've already found out our members are a friendly and helpful bunch!

When you have a little time, upload some pictures or your 180 Shabah to our gallery. For a write-up on how to upload to our gallery, Click here.

We also have a Member Map, so take some time to stick your pin on it. Here's a tutorial on how to add your pin: Click here

Lastly, did you know we have a growing library of manuals, brochures, wiring diagrams, and all sorts of informative Mariah, Mercruiser, & Volvo Penta stuff available including a brochure for your year? All of these are available to our contributing members. Click here to see what each level has to offer.

Again, great to have you aboard,
WetWilly

[kadasia]

Hello BP:

I just bought the identical boat! Time to post some pictures!!!