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more newbie help...looking at another MARIAH Z255 Shabah
Any thoughts on this one? Some scratches but don't seem to serious...Can get this for around 18. Looking for a good all around boat for a wife and 3 little ones that we can overnight in once and a while and also be in some rough water and not get beat up.
Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...spagenameZWDVW Chris or anyone...Any thoughts? Thanks! |
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Hi zrt8001050, Wow, saw this earlier on eBay, sweet, it really stands out with the red hull! Looks like this is just what the doctor ordered, roomy, cabin for over nighters and plenty of boat with get up and go! Just do like Mikeyt suggested, it's really important, other wise your great deal could turn into another "trailer queen project" (you know, when the boat spends more time on the trailer during the summer than water). :( So get it checked out, if it's all it's cracked up to be, jump on it and get the family out on the water!! :wink_thumbup: WetWilly |
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Looks much better than the white one I was looking at that had the "rubber" duckie antennae, no silent choice, drive shower, etc....They said the only thing with this one is the scratches in the pics, (you can see in the one where the rub rail looks like it could be replaced, not sure how much that would cost?) and a small "barely" noticeable stain on the hatch.also needs a good wax above the rub rail as it's sunfaded..Seems like a good deal? A lot of boat for the money? :rolleyes: |
Hi zrt8001050, From the pictures, the scratches didn't look that bad, anyone experienced with gelcoat repair and color matching would make quick work on them. You could also try to do the job yourself. Well, according to Mikeyt, the price of $18K was low according to Nada (the Kelly Blue Book for boats) so if everything checks out, I guess you got yourself a bargain! :wink_thumbup: WetWilly |
The red hulls are beautiful and don't come up for sale as often as the other Mariahs. If that is what you want go for it, you may not see another for quite a while.
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Looks to be in OK shape. Those thru-hulls don't look factory. Not that it really matters that much.
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Actually, those are the OEM Mariah tips. They used this style on the Shabahs and the Jubilees before the 99 model year, when they moved them down to the molded spots on the transom above the outdrive.
If you can get it for 18k, it's not a bad deal. Just a word of warning, the solid colored gelcoat hulls require a lot more maintenance and elbow grease to stay looking good. Just be prepared!! I've seen quite a few red boats that look terrible after a few years if you don't take care of them. 4 Words. Meguiars Fiberglass Restoration Kit. I wish the seller's photos were a little larger, it'd give us all a better chance to see what might need attention. |
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I think there is nothing prettier than the all red Mariahs. . that could be because I have one. Let me tell you though that they are the hardest boat on the water to keep looking good. I am pretty anal about mine and it drives me crazy keeping the water spots off of it. If you buy it, I would definately invest in the meguires kit, it works well. I just bought an electric orbital buffer and it has more than cut my waxing time in half.
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Nice looking boat. Love the red. Lots of nice features on it as well. There is just one small thing that kinda would slow me down on this. Well actually 3 small things.
You said you would like to be able to overnite on the boat you get. You also mentioned 3 small children. IMHO it doesnt have the space you would need to overnite on this boat. I did find a Z280 or something like that thought that was very nice, looked clean great features as well but was significantly more dinero. We bought our 252 last year and love it............................BUT............... the wife ( you read that correctly) got 2footitus and wants a boat we can sleep on. Just trying to keep you from ending up in the same spot as I am with trying to sell a boat that I want to keep but need to replace to keep mama happy. Because everyone knows............ if mama aint happy.......................no one is. Good luck to you. Just found the ads I was looking at. Check out Iboats.com and do a general search for Mariah there are a few cuddys that look pretty nice, just more money. |
Shabah Z250 is right about the solid color gel coat mine is grey and man when I got her I had to do alot of waxing but now is all good. Keeping it up is easy just wax it about every couple of months and you will be ok. Good luck and let us know if you get it.:yes_grin::yes_grin:
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OK, my bad. I've never notices that style. I've only ever seen the rectangular shaped ones...
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