Z272 questions
 

So I am new to boating and Mariah. I recently bought a z272. What is the difference between the Shabah and barchetta? I got a great deal on the boat but it also is going to need some TLC.


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Welcome aboard! Not a lot of difference really. The Barchetta may have had a little more 'sporty' look about it but the Shabah was the mainstay of the Mariah line from about 1994 - 2001. The Barchetta was made only in a few of those years.

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Thanks for the info. Being new to the whole thing I was confused not to mention I purchased the boat from someone who was unloading it from a divorce ( she got the boat and he was the boater). I got a great deal but it is going to take a ton of elbow grease. I am very excited to have this site to help me with replacement parts. Already need a door latch and possibly a Bimini top and some new vinyl work. Attachment 5308

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Welcome to MOC! :)
The TLC you put in it will just make you like it that much more , plus help you to get to know your new Mariah.:wink_thumbup:
When you get a chance , give us some more pics , she looks pretty good to me.:yes_grin:

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Nice first boat!

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Congrats! That's a sharp looking boat! The Z272 is a sweet boat, a few ex-employees said it was one of the strongest and toughest boats Mariah ever built.

If you've got any questions feel free to ask, we're all here to help! :wink_thumbup:

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I have the same Boat. 1998 I see Iowa sticker? I am in Des Moines if you have any questions. I too had upholstery work done thanks to a dirty raccoon if you need ideas?

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Gotta hate raccoons. Attachment 5322


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Varmints

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Well I am in the quad cities. Good eye on the sticker by the way. I just ordered a few yards of fabric I am going to try my hand at recovering the corner pieces on the back bench. I am also I. The process of converting the courtesy lights to green LEDs as the interior is accented in green. Hopefully I get it done by the time the winter-spring we have been dealing with ends and I can get this big girl running out on the mighty Mississippi.