[gahooligan]

There were some boats listed on our Facebook page also

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[nglauer]

I completely forgot about the facebook page... i'll check it out in a few! Thanks again!.

Originally Posted by gahooligan

There were some boats listed on our Facebook page also

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[nglauer]

Has anyone ever heard of a 1995 Mariah 215 Davanti? I found someone who claims they have one for sale. It looks really clean in the photos... However I don't see any decals that offer a designation. Boat is sitting on a tandem axle Eagle trailer that looks clean as well. If anyone has heard of this model.. any info is greatly appreciated.. If I can get a response from the owner I may take Monday off to head up and see it.

Thanks!

Nick

[nglauer]

Originally Posted by gahooligan

There were some boats listed on our Facebook page also

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Fingers crossed - I messaged one of the sellers on FB and am waiting to hear if it is still available. My wife really wants a Bowrider.. I want a Cuddy... and since affording and finding one of the mid cabins isn't happening I guess it'll come down to which ever one pops up closest for the right price.

Thanks!

Nick

[nglauer]

Can any of you guys Identify which model this is? 1992 Mariah 20' Bowrider

This boat is very close to home, but it's older than I was wanting to go... however the exterior of the boat looks clean. I've passed it on the water in the past, but never noticed the interior. I'm not sure whats going on with it. The price seems high.. but i'm not sure.. i suppose it comes down to demand here. I sold my Diablo for way more than I thought I could...

[ColoradoDiablo]

Shabah 198 if it was my guess.
Looks to be factory interior to me.
How many hrs?
Now is prime time for sellers , not buyers.

[nglauer]

Possibly going to look at the 1995 Davanti 215 with captains call exhaust and 5.7L in the morning.

The boat listed on the FB page looked amazing, but they are no longer selling it (don't blame them... looks beautiful).

Also got an amazing offer on a (probably going to get hate on this) 1996 Rinker Captiva 232. It's a 1 owner garage kept boat with under 100 hours on it. It has the camper top, bimini, storage cover, and snap on mooring cover - not to mention all the accessories. The guy was asking 18,000 - then 14,000... and I told him I would have to look at it and am trying to stay at 10,000 or less. The guy is an old farmer and bought it off a friend who needed money - he said he never boated and didn't plan on starting. Just bought it to help them.. and is trying to get his money back. So... if the Davanti is a bust.. this is on my radar.

Let me know your honest thoughts... cause i'm having problems finding a Mariah

[nglauer]

Okay - setup appointment to go see the 215 Davanti on Monday or Tuesday.

Boat owner purchased it new in 1996. It's been in storage most of it's life, and was kept inside up until a little over a year ago. Boat is supposedly all stock, although the marina installed captains call exhaust as part of the purchase back in 96.

It has the following options....
windshield wiper
overhead console in cuddy
captains call exhaust (supposedly has a bad solenoid or switch - as they won't open? they are stuck on the silent side)
factory cassette/speakers
convertible top (needs restitched but material supposedly in great shape)
depth gauge (however it doesn't work)
stainless prop (couple different ones)
newer skis, tube, and ski vest.
All safety equipment, oars etc.

includes a tandem axle eagle trailer with newer brakes and bearings

Anything I should look for on this boat? any known problems with this model? Interior and exterior are supposedly stain, tear, scuff, and weather free. Owner claims it's almost like new.. and the nicest 95 i'll ever find. He said the wine colored exterior has the same gloss to it as the day he purchased it... and the interior is equally impressive for it's age.

Price is $7500.00 - does not include any covers, just the convertible top that needs some work.

I also have a 1999 Rinker 232 (5.7L) (Bravo 1) Stainless prop and all safety equipment, garage kept and never left on water over night. We are supposed to view it tomorrow. It's an extremely low hour boat, with everything included.

Any thoughts..... I want to stay Mariah... but I love the lay out of the Rinker.

[mikeyt]

The Rinker Captiva is a nice boat & its 4 yrs newer so likely has efi on the engine vs the carbed 1995. It will also have just a touch more room than the Davanti but the only way to know is get on them and get a feel for how each boat will fit your needs for the next few years. Then get them on the water if possible.

[nglauer]

Originally Posted by mikeyt

The Rinker Captiva is a nice boat & its 4 yrs newer so likely has efi on the engine vs the carbed 1995. It will also have just a touch more room than the Davanti but the only way to know is get on them and get a feel for how each boat will fit your needs for the next few years. Then get them on the water if possible.

Thanks Mikey! I just got a bunch of pictures of the Davanti - it's nice and fairly clean, but the owner admitted to storing it the last few seasons outside. I thought it had been garage kept the whole time. The convertible top is shot, and he does not have a cover - just an old blue tarp

I don't think the captains call exhaust would be hard to fix... and the depth finder not working isn't a huge deal. The motor is a newer 350 vortec with the Thunderbolt Ignition. Beyond that.. I don't know much more. The guy was really nice and said he was willing to take us on a test ride. He just said to give him a day so he could hook all the hoses up and put a battery on it. He self winterized it the last 4-5 years by draining everything. Again, decent boat with nice options.. but the maintenance sounds minimal (he's never changed an impeller for example). Price is $7500.00 (but i'll need to buy a cover, bimini, and trailer tires)

The Rinker.. it just doesn't have the wow factor as the fancier Mariah's... so I dunno. If the 232 looks like it does in the pictures.. I may jump on it. I DO NOT like the fact that Rinker has a mixed reputation. I've ready good to awful stuff about them. They don't have a very good forum either. Then again, nothing compares to this forum and the wealth of knowledge.

Thanks again! I'll keep everyone posted on which way we go.

Nick