Mariah Shabah hard to locate.. :(

John Rush · 09-19-2012, 04:45 AM

I've been looking daily for a Shabah 96+ and have really only come across a hand full through the eastern side of the US. Why are they so difficult to find? It stinks to have cash in hand, but nothing buy. I've searched craigslist,ebay,boat trader exct..
Just curious as to what approach to take to finding one?
Thank you
John.

Oregondunes · 09-19-2012, 05:12 AM

1995 MARIAH - LESS THAN 40 HR ON ENGINE

28 Ft 1995 MARIAH BARCHETTA OPEN BOW

***mikeyt*** · 09-19-2012, 11:57 AM

What size range are you looking at? What type of budget do you have?

John Rush · 09-19-2012, 02:28 PM

I'm looking the the 10k ballpark, Really nothing bigger than a 23'. I have a newer crew-cab gmc 1500 with a towing power of about 6000lbs (on paper). The z210,202, exc..all catch my eye. I'm located in North Ga.
John.

John Rush · 09-19-2012, 02:31 PM

I've seen the majority to be located in the northern sates..Guessing they were produced in the Illinois-Wisconsin area?

***mikeyt*** · 09-19-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Rush

I've seen the majority to be located in the northern sates..Guessing they were produced in the Illinois-Wisconsin area?

Benton, Illinois was the location of the factory. As far as what's available, there really aren't a lot of Mariahs for sale right now. Watching eBay, Craigslist, kijiji and our own Marketplace might be your best options.

jgreen · 09-19-2012, 07:09 PM

Mine's still available.
1995, Z240 Talari, bow rider with;
7.4L (454CI) engine I think rating is 330HP
Bravo3 dual prop
standard Z package IE loaded! Includes, docking lights, captains call exhaust, etc.
Good shape all around. 560 hours total
Interior lay out is bucket seat to starboard, back to back seats to port, two rear seats and engine box (no sundeck) bow filler cushions and table. Also, has snap down bow and cockpit covers and a full (new OEM) mooring cover.
four coolers, tons of storage, great for a large family.
recent work: new alternator, starter, coil, tune-up.
Good double axle Roadmaster trailer.
problems;
captains call exhaust needs a new switch
drivers seat has some cracking, all other interior in great shape
tach needs repair ( under warranty i think)

NADA book on this boat is $11,200 as equiped

ASKING $10,500
Boat is in Wisconsin

rajjneef · 09-19-2012, 08:24 PM

John, Just keep your eyes open. Boating Atlanta by Lanier used to be their dealer and many were sold and are still in GA.
Keep searching the site below for when they pop up.
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