Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

Hi Everybody,

New Guy Here !

I'm contemplating a purchase of a "2002" Mariah boat that is being sold as a 272 model.
My H.I.D number shows it's a 2002 model year 21852 boat made in April 01 so it is one of the last Mariah boats made in the old plant I guess.
The lack of info for this "limbo" year boat is very disheartening and was hoping for words of encouragement from other 02 Mariah boat owners.
It's a great deal on a clean, under 200hrs boat that has been in covered dry storage for 7 years.
I'm just not sure if it's a "real Z model or not. It may even be a 275 but not sure of the differences between the 72 and 75.
Anybody who can fill in my blanks with a bit more info will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Re: Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

First off, i suggest you read this "STICKY" on buying a used Mariah.

Second, as a 'Silver Contributor' to a somewhat dead site, you do have access to all of the brochures and documents the social distanced site Admin guys have made available. I would suggest just looking at the 2001 brochure as the boats didn't change for 2002. The pics will show you the differences between the 270, 272 and 275

Re: Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

Thanks MikeyT,

I appreciate the "sticky" and found the info helpful.
So, I confirmation it is a Z275 Mid Cabin Plum color Open Bow model as seen in the 2001 Mariah Propaganda.
Now I need to find a good used trailer to attach to my Yukon SLT. Finding the trailer looks to be more difficult than finding a boat as no one here in NC seems to have what I need used. UGH !

Any suggestions for a new trailer ?

Thanks

Re: Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

Heritage Trailers (aka Knight Brothers Trailers) in Benton, IL made a lot of the original trailers for these boats, as the boats were also made in Benton, IL. They are still in business and build a great trailer.

Re: Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

Landscape Design Guy, did you end up buying the boat?

Re: Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

Hey ZugZug,

Yeah, I did ! Gave deposit yesterday and will pick up in 2 weeks. Still need a damn trailer though. I guess I should break down and buy new as I can't find anything appropriate that is used.

Re: Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

Are you sure you'll be happy with your purchase? This is a pretty old model of the Mariah. It's just that there are a lot of other cool boats out there that you probably don't know about. For example, my friend had this situation. He really wanted to buy a Mariah SX18, but he changed his mind about buying it as he took a ride on another one. He once rented a boat at pontoon rentals in Destiny and fell in love with this kind of boat. My friend wanted to buy something like this. He just liked that such a boat could fit a lot of people, and he could ride friends. So, don't rush to choose a boat.

Re: Contemplating a "2002" Mariah Boat Purchase
 

Really? You provide a comment like that over a year afterward the decision was made ? :rolling_laugh:

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