05-14-2009, 03:32 PM
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ShabahZ280 is currently offline
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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My Year: 1999
My Model: Z280 MCC
My Engine: 7.4L MPI Bravo III
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Re: purchasing 1995 272 barchetta
You won't be disappointed, trust me. The 272 is a great boat. We have some of the old workers from the factory on our site that claim the 272 could be dropped off a 5 story building, then be put in the lake, and would still be the best built and best looking boat on the water. You know if that's coming from the factory workers, it MUST be the truth!  It was also one of the longest running large boat series produced by Mariah.
The only difference between the Barchetta and the Shabah is the name. I believe they retired the Barchetta name in 96.
You are correct in assuming they're like the Cadillac of boats, especially if you get into a Z-Series model. Even the standard edition models still come with more than enough options, thus proving once again, why Mariahs were "equipped like no other boat in the world".
Performance-wise, it'll depend on the engine equipped. The 95 brochure shows the following specs:
5.7L - 42-48mph
7.4L - 50-55mph
454Mag - 54-60mph
Hope this helps with your decision! Let us know how it turns out!
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Chris
-1999 Mariah Z280 MCC, 7.4L MPI Bravo 3 DuoProp
-2000 Mariah Shabah Z250 Limited Edition, 7.4L MPI, Bravo 1 (Sold, but not forgotten!)
-Formerly known as ShabahZ250
-USCG Licensed 50 Ton Near Coastal Master Captain with Towing Certification
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