Shopping for another Mariah - have ?'s

nglauer · 05-31-2014, 02:59 PM

My wife - the same one that was mad when I bought our Diablo became mad when I sold our Diablo. Now she's bummed that we don't have a boat. We have went and looked at a few different models, but so far none of them seem to be as well built as the few Mariah models we've seen over the years. She found a 1999 Mariah Shabah 182 w/190hp V6 in the Dayton Ohio area (still 3+ hours from us... but closer than any others so far).

1999 Mariah Shabah 182 BR 190hp

The boat looks nearly identical to our 2001 Diablo 180 - can anyone tell me the actual difference? I know the interior is nicer looking, it has the hour meter and depth gauge that my Diablo didn't, and an upgraded interior. However, is the hull any different? It looks like the same prestige trailer and hull - except for the anchor storage and an embossed looking stripe/checkmark line mid way back near the windshield... it looks like it's the same as our old boat. Also - did they have snap in carpet in these? This boat looks like it doesn't have carpet? I'm waiting on the owner to write me back and give me some more detail/contact information so we can setup a viewing.

They are asking $8500.00 with 278 hours and regular maintenance with indoor storage. Boat does not include any other items beyond the boat and trailer.

We have it narrowed down to this Mariah and 02 Bryant 198 w/5.7merc, 94 Crownline 225ccr w/5.7merc, and a 99 Rinker 232 w/7.4merc - all of which are within a few thousand on price and all look to be in great condition. I just wish a V8 Mariah would pop up close to home

Thanks,
Nick

***mikeyt*** · 05-31-2014, 04:47 PM

You have young kids right? Those kids grow and then they bring along their friends. I think you need to go a little larger than the 182...

nglauer · 05-31-2014, 05:08 PM

I do, 5 & 6. Great memory Mikeyt! I believe the 182 will be sold. He is showing it to a few different people today. I also found a really nice (per pictures)1996 Z252 that I would love. I just can't justify traveling so far... yet. The other issue is that I don't have a full size truck. If I go to big I'll be borrowing one of dad's trucks (which isn't a big deal being 2 miles from a marina and living next door lol). I just hate to borrow it to take longer trips. I keep hoping one will pop up close to home... but I'm pretty sure my sister in-law got the last nice one in the area (mint mid 90's z packaged cuddy with all the bells and whistles.... Not sure of model.. just know it's in the 20ft range with a big block, captains call, power everything and been very well kept ). I imagine that's the main reason my wife wants another boat again lol.

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nglauer · 05-31-2014, 05:15 PM

Our boats must have been a rare breed.... I hate to go to another brand... as I doubt I would be as happy. However I'm trying to stay in the $8,000 range with a max of $13,000.. so that might make it even harder to find a nice, well kept, quality boat.

If anyone in Ohio, WV, Pa., or Ky plan on selling.... I hope they post on the forum first lol

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***ColoradoDiablo*** · 05-31-2014, 05:48 PM

Craigslist is your friend!

nglauer · 05-31-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoDiablo

Craigslist is your friend!

I have been stalking craigslist for the last 3-4 months without much luck. I use search tempest and zoom the list to search by state or locally. I've kept an eye on Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia without much luck. I noticed a few listed on the forum, but I haven't received any responses. I'm hoping to find something before the end of the month... i've already cleared a spot in one of the garages! lol.

I was going to buy my cousin's Rinker Captiva 206 - but it's to far gone to consider rebuilding. It needs a motor and all new interior.. possibly a section of floor. Plus I'd have to get a top and covers for it... and trailer tires... and other odds and ends. I just don't have the time to work on it while remodeling our house. As for other boats... I really want a Mariah... but I've tried to keep the search open to other models... because Mariah's don't seem common in the mid ohio valley.

Thanks again!

Nick