Extremely rare Mariah Z-252 Shabah Bowrider
 

Extremely rare Mariah Z-252 Shabah Bowrider
Price: $36,900.00

Figured with the price ... I would post the info in the ad as well.

7.4 MPI 330 HP, Bravo 3, 168 hrs
p/hatch & drop down bolster
sony stereo, p/antenna
docking lights, head with sink
solid red color hull, tan interior
custom trailer with custom covers, 2 bimini tops
Must be seen, more pictures available


http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ51111790

I wonder what makes it "Extremely Rare"? Looks like any other red Z252 bowrider, except for there's no Mariah script logo on the side, and the price tag is about $15k more than the rest of the Z252's out there...:confused:

It is a beautiful boat! Chris, Isn’t it obvious? What makes it a “Extremely rare Mariah” is the fact that it has a combo radio/ miniature basketball hoop antenna for added versatility!:yes_grin:

LOL, that's hysterical!! :rolling_laugh:

Yeah it came with the $100 upgrade package.

It even powers down when not in use!! :D

you guys are killin me here.

I was hoping that there was something truly special about the 252 so I can offload mine for a healthy profit at 36K then upgrade to a Mariah cruiser.

Kinda surprised to see that it didn't have popup cleats though.

Am I correct that the "Z" models have all the power options and the Shabah model is the lower end? When I bought mine they said it was a Z252 Shabah but there is no power engine hatch, antenna, wiper nothing like that.

Shabah is just the model. They can be Z or non-Z optioned. The Z models just have all the bells and whistles.

Z Models could be custom ordered with or without certain options. Mariah worked with the buyer ordering it to create their perfect boat. Mine's a Limited Edition Z250, but didn't have all the options added like shorepower, trim tabs, silent choice exhaust, tv or microwave. It was all up to the buyer.

Is there a way to decipher the serial number to determine if it was sold as a "Z" model?

Or any other sure fire way to tell? I have quite a few nice options on it and I love the boat but for resale purposes it would be nice to know.

Thanks

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm

http://www.nordicaboats.com/html/hin-numbers.html


... and found this ..

http://uscgboating.org/recalls/mic_detail.aspx?id=MAB

Thanks Ryan. I was just curious if there was a way to tell if it were a "Z" model and I dont think the Z modifier is included in the HIN. I will have to check it out later on when I go up and wax it.

Thanks again

Yeah, boat HINs aren't as detailed as car/truck VIN numbers are.

For a vehicle VIN number, you can tell you if its american or canadian built, the carline, the model, two door/four door, seat belt options, engine, year, plant built at and the sequence number.

At least, with a GM vehicle you can.

:D

the most common way to distinguish Z-models after 1997 is they have a curved dash like the first pic below. Before then, you had to look at your boat's options and compare to the brochure to see if you've got a Z-model. Which I should tell you, in the back of the brochures, there's a list of all the options Z-series came with. We have most all of the brochures online in our contributors section. Click the "Donate" button for more info.

Thanks Ryan for the links.... I continue to find this site a great wealth of information about both my own Mariah and boating in general. Well worth the membership.

Thanks.

Looks like I need to upgrade to a contributing member so I can get the info.

Have to look into that.

Chris

Re: Extremely rare Mariah Z-252 Shabah Bowrider
 

Hey guys, just bought this boat last week. All i can say its one incrediable boat. Get compliments any where I go.

Re: Extremely rare Mariah Z-252 Shabah Bowrider
 

Talk about resurrecting an old thread.......but congrats anyway!