need advise on buying 2001 Mariah
 

hi,

i am looking into buying a 2001 Mariah, 20ft, V8, 5.0L boat.
need advise if this is a smart thing to do given the fact that spare parts are scarce.
as i am new to this kind of boats i would like to get advise if this is a good move or do i need to look for a different model/year?

thanks in advance

Uri

Re: need advise on buying 2001 Mariah
 

Uh, no offense, but you are asking this question on a Mariah forum where we are all obviously bios towards our boats. Yes, absolutely buy it! Sight unseen if you have to! :yes_grin:

Seriously though, have it checked out thoroughly to make sure it's solid. Just because it's one of the best boats ever built, doesn't mean that it's been taken care of. 8 years of abuse and it could be ready for the scrap yard. Or, 8 years of proper maintenance and spoiling and it might be the nicest 2001 around.

Re: need advise on buying 2001 Mariah
 

While some of the parts were made in house by Mariah, most of these are robust enough that if the boat has been properly cared for, shouldn't need any immediate replacement. Just an FYI, the original Mariah offered a lifetime warranty on their hull, which should give you an idea of how confident they were in desiging and building these boats.

All of the parts for the driveline (engine and outdrive) are readily available, as Mercruiser is still in business. :)

We have a long list of suppliers in the Mariah Parts thread who can provide replacements for a large portion of the other hardware on the boat.

Have a good look over it, post up any issues you might think are worthy of consideration maybe even post some pictures if you can. I'm sure you'll get plenty of feedback.

I've been around power boats for close to 30 years, and these old Mariah's rank at the top of the best built, best performing and nicest riding boats I've been in. If you find one that is in decent shape, I would advise you to go for it! :D

Re: need advise on buying 2001 Mariah
 

I haven't even got mine in the water yet, but based on the time I have spent with boats and the time I have spent tinkering with mine this winter I agree whole heartedly with the others. Not only that, this site is AWESOME for help with anything you need. Everyone does their best to help out. I purchased a 2002 this winter and it was in great shape. Pull the trigger!!:stick_em_up:

Re: need advise on buying 2001 Mariah
 

Go for it. :wink_thumbup: But first check it out, and take it on a sea trial.

If it needs anything, parts-wise, we'll help you find what you need! This will become your new favorite website. We're all here to help, and you won't find a more friendly bunch of boat owners anywhere. :D

Re: need advise on buying 2001 Mariah
 

Bring
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Re: need advise on buying 2001 Mariah
 

That is true about this becoming your new favorite website, i check out the forum letters at least 4-5 times a day. Being a first time boat owner this website has become a life saver for me. I find myself looking at postings from years ago, just to gain knowledge about boats. So I would like to thankyou all for helping me out.

Re: need advise on buying 2001 Mariah