Suggestions on 1999 Mariah Jubilee 204 deckboat
 

I've recently moved to a lake, own a slip and in the market for a boat. I'm a first time boat owner so I know nothing and need all the help I can get. I have a friend that is a big believer in the Mariah quality. The subject boat is being sold for $16,500 with just over 500 hrs on the engine. The seller has agreed to fix the RPM gauge. I would appreciate any suggestions/recommendations. What questions should I ask? What should I look for if I go see the boat? Is the price fair? I plan to store the boat on a lift at my slip. I'm concerned I don't have the truck to pull this boat (2006 Toyota Tacoma V6, 3500 lb towing capacity). How often should I anticipate taking this boat out of the water to have it serviced? Thanks in advance!

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1999 Mariah Jubilee 204 deck boat
5.0 v8 mercruiser/Alpha1 Gen2
Trailer included
No rips on the interior
2019 batteries
Built in coolers
Table that attaches to floor
Newer top
Trim Tabs
Sound system
Noco Genius onboard battery charger
Boat will come with towable tubes, all life jackets etc...
Extra prop
Registered in my name
BOAT IS LAKE READY

Full bellow service just completed with all cooling hoses etc...
New gimble bearing
New shift cable
Recent fuel filter
Recent oil/filter change
Carb rebuilt beginning of season
Plugs
Wires

Sound system includes:
Rockford PMX-2 Bluetooth head unit
3 amps
4 Rockford coax speakers
12” Subwoofer

Cons:
Trim and rpm gauge not currently working
Horn not working but I’ve sourced replacement
Standard wear and tear for a boat this age but well above average

Re: Suggestions on 1999 Mariah Jubilee 204 deckboat
 

You're right about one thing. You dont have the truck to pull that boat safely. A Mariah 204 weighs 3300 lbs dry. Add the trailer / fuel / accessories and you are way over 3500 lbs. With that truck, your limit would be an 18 or 19ft (maybe) Mariah.

As for servicing.... I'm not sure where you are located but you will likely need to pull it out every fall for winterizing & storage. And then more often if things go wrong. That said, this one looks to be well maintained.

As for the trim gauge not working, that is a common problem with most boats that have Alpha 1 outdrives. The trim sensor is mounted on the outdrive and wired thru the bellows into the trim pump & on to the throttle switch. Its a pita to change and for most it means removing the outdrive to do so. Many owners dont bother with changing the sensor and just drive by 'feel'. The horn is usually just a blown fuse or a poor ground.

As for buying a Mariah.... read this primer: http://www.mariahownersclub.com/foru...ed-mariah.html

Re: Suggestions on 1999 Mariah Jubilee 204 deckboat
 

Thanks! That is a very helpful reply. I am located in the upstate of South Carolina on Lake Hartwell. I would plan on storing the boat at my slip on a lift. Would I be able to access the components that needs winterized on a lift? The only time I would plan on taking the boat out of water would be for service. I have a nephew that lives nearby and is a boat owner. Maybe I could con him into using his truck. Thanks again for the response and the link on Buying a Used Mariah.