[dwmax]

I have a 2001 z212 shabah that is multiport fuel injected but mine is a z package so there can be a difference but you have to look at the intake manifold even if it has a flame arrestor on the top of the motor like a carburetor would, it can still be fuel injected, I suggest you look at it again and see if their is a fuel rail going down both sides of the intake manifold if so it is fuel injected if not it can still be throttle body injected which means that there are two injectors inside the throttle body that u can see after you take off the flame arrestor (which is the filter if you dont know) or it is carburated. you can look at all these points to determine what the boat is if your still interested in knowing. honestly though even the carburated models are very responsive so it really doesnt matter alot just whether you prefer injected or carburated. good luck and that boat would be a steel at the price you offered and think you will be happy with it, Have the seller take you on a test run if there is nothing to hide hell take you out in it.

[dieselwiezil]

Originally Posted by MariahMan

Great comments and advice from everyone. A survey would probably be a good idea especially if the guy was quick to take $12,500 and the boat is worth more. I only have one little thing to add...

The individual im purchasing from has just bought a brand new travel trailer and I think he may be wanting to gain some $$ back, but im not sure on that. One thing thats kind of odd is the outdrive looks brand new. He did state he had it removed to install new bushings, bellows etc. Looks like a brand new prop as well. Im kinda wondering if he drug ground and messed up the outdrive. Although there are NO visable scratches on the bottom of the hull. I will be taking my fine tooth comb with me to look over everything before and after we run it.

Is there any way to get a history of one of these boats by the hull ID#
Mab----00

BEfore I pick it up on Sunday we WILL be doing a water test. I have got my finances in line to make the purchase.

Is there wood in the floor on Mariah boats, or are they all fiberglass?

THANKS TO EVERYONE THATS HELPED ME, ITS GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED. ANYONE NEED HELP WITH DIESELS DONT HESITATE TO ASK.

[ShabahZ280]

You can get a Boat History Report. I think it's about $35 for a single report, or $45 for unlimited reports... If you sign up for unlimited, you'll probably make A LOT of friends on here... I'd love to have mine run, and i'm quite sure everyone else would too... So the choice is yours.

While we're on the subject of hull ID's, heres how to decode your manufacture date out of those digits. Hull ID Thread

In 2000, you'll most likely have the fiberglass floor. The structural stringer system is made with wood, but glassed in with some heavy weight fiber, so there should be no worries there.

At any rate, if the outdrive service was completed by a professional service place, you're looking at around probably $2k worth of service that was just done. A bellows job is around $1400. If the outdrive was completely replaced, that's probably a $5k value. So that's less expense on your part!

Good luck with the test drive, and let us all know how it turns out!

[MariahMan]

Originally Posted by ShabahZ250

You can get a Boat History Report. I think it's about $35 for a single report, or $45 for unlimited reports... If you sign up for unlimited, you'll probably make A LOT of friends on here...

Haha, nice Chris. Way to think of the group

[dieselwiezil]

well im announcing my official joining of the Mariah Owners Club. The test drive went ok, kinda stumbles a bit on take off out of the hole(carb) but gets to speed quick. I pulled the engine cover off to find a 2 barrel carburator, that surprized me.(easier on fuel, less power) Not fuel injected, but does have electric choke. The boat runs VERY QUIET, pretty nice but im sure ill be adding captains call. Everything from the gauges to the interior lights work, blower, bilge etc. The boat is beautiful, I couldnt take my eye off it the whole 250 mile drive home. I really think I got a good deal. Now on to swapping the stock cassette radio out and adding a stainless steel prop. Im gonna wash it and get some better pictures of it tomarrow. Thanks for everyones help.

[MariahMan]

Sweet! Welcome to the club. I'm glad that your test drive went so well. Sounds like you got a great deal and a boat that will provide you with years of enjoyment.

Good luck with your projects and don't forget to keep us updated

[ShabahZ280]

congrats, and welcome to "the club"

[mikeyt]

Great stuff diesel!! Glad to hear the test run went fine and you're a proud new papa

[dieselwiezil]

another thing, its seems to that when your on the top end the boat kinda dances? Anyone have anything similar to that?

[mikeyt]

means yuuurrr goooinnn' tooooo faasssstttt.

You could add a pair of Smart Tabs (about $150 & 1 hr of do it yourself labour). They will settle her down at speed and improve your quickness to plane. A few of us here have done that job.