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preparing for a full body wrap on the Z302. Here is my first mock up. The maroon covers are now all black, carpet going in is a medium grey to match the side skirt color and uphostery is all white/grey

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-...0wrap%2001.jpg

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Wow! That looks great! Just curious, what does this all cost to do?

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Very unique!

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$2600 installed.

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Is that just the wrap for $2,600?

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That of course includes design, install and a clear marine layer that goes over the top when their done. It will incorporate my OR registration numbers as well and the wrap that will go around the back will be all carbon fiber. The next thing to work on is a the ghost image of the Mariah crest into the carbon that will be on the left rear side below the ladder.

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Personally I dont like it. I've always been drawn to Mariahs for their build quailty and the simple and elegant looks. They had a few really bright obnoxious color schemes offered towards the end but I've never actually seen a finished boat on the water with those. I also dont like the look of wakeboard towers on them personally as well. I like some boats with all the flashy graphics such as when the Scarabs first started incorporating them. If it were me and that was what I was after I would look for a different boat that would offer a faster boat (who doesn't want more speed?) and one that lends itself to showing itself off in that fashion. I'm sure it will bring many comments out on the water though. First because its a 302 and second with all the flash added. I just think the boat is beautiful as it is.

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I really like the graphics, I think I would lessen the mariah presence to not so dominant maybe 30% size and towards the back. But all in all I think that is incredible.

Cant wait to see the finished product, very cool.

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My wife thinks the same. So tomorrow I'm gonna shrink it down and move it rearward some

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I really like the styling of the challenger versions. But since I've never seen one in person, or one for sale for that matter, I'm building my own version.

Upholstery being done today and snap in rugs by Marine Carpeting | Aquamat | Snap In Carpet | Boat Carpeting | Corinthian Marine Carpet next week.

I've located a 502 engine and a bravo one lower unit to build this winter. My goal is to put this boat up and over 65mph (shooting for 70). At that point the loud graphics and updated styling will meet the performance.

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Maybe try the MARIAH at an angle too? The black/gray is looking good.
I can understand rajjneef's outlook and I definitely like the original look too but to each his own.

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Ill try that too.

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I agree on the logo being too centered. I would think it would look much better being pushed more towards the back of the boat. I'd also be curious how much you spend on the engine build to push that boat anywhere near 70mph. That's alot of weight for a single engine to move that fast.

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My boat master says I'll need around 550-600 hp, bravo 1 lower, pushing 28-30 4 blade cleaver style prop.

Motor budget is $9,000
Lower unit upgraded to handle power $1750
Prop $750-1000

I've been racing cars for many years and BBC race parts are cheaper then peps think. Go price carrillo rods for a boat motor, then price em for a BBC circle track motor. $500 difference, yet same part number, just different supplier. Same with pistons, cams, rockers, lifters, etc. Aluminum heads and the crank are the spendy parts.

Upgrades like bigger oil cooler, BIG throttle body, flashed ECU, injectors, deep oil pan and headers/exhaust add $3500-4000 and are included in the budget.

If I shop around, I'm sure I can whittle away at it some too.

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Wow you definitely wouldn't hear anybody ask what brand your boat was :)

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Every time out people ask what it is.

When I bought mine I figured I was the only one with a z302 in the entire NW. 3rd day on the river last year I find 2 moored in separate yacht clubs and now learn that a guy that I ride ATV's with has a Mariah too. Such a small world it is

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Kinda reminds me of this...
http://www.panteraboats.com/images/2...-28-SR-lg2.jpg


Personally I think your boat looks great in it's OEM form, but as it's been said before, to each his own. I think if Mariah wanted to build a boat that was flashy and attracted attention, they would have. Instead they made a luxurious boat with clean lines and subtle accents to keep things "classy". Plus $2600 sure would buy a lot of fuel....

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It's funny, often times people think Mariah is the name of the boat. I would actually expect this particular graphic to get that reaction even more often since offshore boats often have their name on the sides. (did I mention often?)

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I would like to register the vessel name as my state OR numbers and do away with those forever.

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I like the wrap but I would as stated previous make the mariah smaller shifted towards the back slightly maybe slope the whole design a tad just a thought. I haven't even owned a Mariah yet and I am loving these boats and this place.

Also as you mentioned most of the motor parts are same part number but you say marine you pay extra a friend of mine owned his own shop doing boats for 20+ years I brought mine in to make sure as a car guy I was going to do it right on reinstalling and when he saw the difference in price and we checked some part numbers he was pissed to say the least he said to build that sbc he would have had to charge out near double what I built it for just to make a few bucks.

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your right. wanna double the price again, call it Aero instead of marine. Parts of anything aeronautical is beyond belief.

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Hmm good idea we'll just repackage and make a mint... oh yeah thats what thier doing already lol

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Which company is doing the wrap for you?

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I have a buddy doing the design and he uses a company in Hillsboro to print and install.

most wraps run $10-13 per square foot designed and installed

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Im liking this sound

YouTube - ‪FORMULA FX 8 Super Sport‬‏

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Those mills sound awesome. I'm surprised that video still only has 800 views. 40', 17Klb boat, w/ vacuflush, heated water, etc at 73mph... impressive.

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wow did you see the cat on the other video 174mph that thing flys

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Looks nice, What if you use the original Mariah font and sheild. But other wise,:wink_thumbup: looks awsome.