Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

I am looking to purchase a 1996 z210 this week but I need to know the specs from the factory. I need to know the LOA, beam, weight, fuel capacity, deadrise, draft up and down and bridge clearance. I have two different locations that I take my family to and one is a river so I need to know the info before I purchase to make sure I can use it there.

Thank you

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Welcome aboard. The '96 Z210 has a 100" beam, is 20' 9" oal, weighs approx 2850lbs, fuel tank capacity is 40 US gals, has a 27" draft with the drive down and 12" draft with the drive up and a 19" deadrise per the brochure. I have no idea what the bridge clearance is but i suspect it will have to be an awfully low bridge for that to be an issue.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Thank you for the info. I found one and they are wanting 5500 for the boat. It comes with an MTI single axle trailer. The interior is kinda ruff, they started to recover the seats but did a sloppy job and didn't use a color that was complimentary to the interior. They changed it from a cream color to a chocolate brown and only did the sunpad, bow bottom cushions, bench bottom cushion and one captain chair. I was trying to find if the boat had a gelcoat floor but they have it covered with carpet so i cant tell.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Sounds like they are covering up a few horror stories..... might be best to look for one in better condition.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

well come to find out i have been speaking with the wife. she does not know much about the boat and i am suppose to be meeting the husband this evening. did the 96 z210 come with carpet stock? trying to get as much info as i can prior to looking at it. they kept the boat outside and uncovered so that is her reason for the seats cracking. they replaced the gimbal bearing and did some other work from a local marine shop, which i am asking to see the papers on. anything else i should consider?

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Most Mariahs came with carpeting and unfinished fglass flooring underneath. Other things to look for are electrical issues (make sure all electrics/gauges etc work), ensure the trim switch & gauge work (need to remove the outdrive to replace), make sure all of the interior trim pieces are present as they can be difficult to source replacements for, make sure there is no missing or broken glass (damm near impossible to find), service/maintenance records and an 'on the water' test would be in order.

And yes, the hot sun can ruin the vinyl fairly quickly if it hasn't been protected. And putting the vinyl right can be costly if you can't do it yourself.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Well i ended up buying the boat last night. The speedometer does not work and neither does the trim indicator but other then that is seems to be in great shape mechanically. Are there any specific ways to diagnose the issue with the trim indicator? I know that the spedo is operated by the tube that can sometimes get clogged or disconnected. Also, does anyone have a layout of the switch's on the console? Some of the labels have worn off of the switch's and I cant remember what everything is for.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

You can test signal to the gauge when using the trim button with a multimeter. This will verfiy if it is your switches(99% of the time) , or the gauge. You should also check all the wiring from the gauge back to the switches for breaks and or shorts.

This will explain the wiring colors and a lot more info on what's involved. :)

Replacing your Mercruiser Trim Limit and Trim Sender switches

Wiring diagrams and manuals are available to contributing members. You can check out all the benefits here:

http://www.mariahownersclub.com/foru...nation_manuals

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

I just want to make sure that i have the model correct. As I understand it, this is a Z210 Shabah. Here is the HULL ID number : MAB******596

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

PM ShabahZ250 your HIN and he can verify all options for ya :)

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Hi, my Shabah Z 210 fuel tank located in the floor just in front of the engine, the specs on the boat says that it holds 40 Gal. but the spec label on the poly tank says the cap is 35 gallons , so who knows?

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Can anyone tell me what the three dials next to the ignition switch do? Also what is the trans lts mean? I can see where the engine lights illuminate with the engine lts switch on but i dont see the trans lights anywhere.

I can't tell you what the 3 dials are but trans lts stands for Transom lights. Should be mounted above your swim platform on the back of the boat.


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Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

I have almost the exact same boat as you. If I get a chance to get in mine tomorrow (it's tarped up still), I'll tell you exactly what each does. I remember that one is a dimmer, and I think one might be the blower, but i can't remember what the third one is. Maybe accessory lights or something. I'll try to remember to let you know tomorrow.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Just remembered that the far right one is definitely the blower.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

are there labels for the dials or is it just a memory thing i have to have to know which is which? lol. i bought a 1996 z210 and its in rough shape on the interior. All of the seats are shot and the dials and switches are kinda nasty as you can tell. :confused::rolling_laugh::shakehead:

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Originally there were labels, but most people's have worn off those three switches by now.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

If you look at the thread "New Dash Board Markers" here in the same forum one of our members offers up an option for redoing the labels.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

Far left switch: If you turn it left, it will turn on the instrument panel lights. I can't figure out what mine does if you turn it right.
Middle Switch: This is the dimmer for the instrument panel lights.
Far Right Switch: This is the blower.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

I have the boat you're looking for--96 Mariah 210Shabah limited edition. Perfect condition ... Indoor Winter storage and maintained oil chage etc. by marine company. Very sexy boat solid polo green, buckskin seats, very low hours. Love the boat--only selling because of divorce.

Re: Looking to purchase a 1996 z210 but need specs
 

If u read thru the thread u will find that the OP has already purchased a "used" Z210.