[Dredd]

Just a topic for conversation.
Looks like Sea Fox Mariah got rid of the G23 (I think it was) cruiser and added the R26 bowrider. The R26 looks like it has a nice seating layout, even up in the bow.

There wasn't a 26' bowrider before, was there?

[mikeyt]

I think the largest boat they sold prior to this was a 25' bow rider & cuddy cabin.

[ShabahZ280]

I do remember reading something about Sea Fox Mariah re-engineering their molds with a marine designer/engineer. From everything I've seen, Sea Fox Mariah only bought the molds up to 25ft. I think they may have got one of each mold of the 250 and the 252 models. The 250 became their SC25/G25, and the 252 became their SX25. Perhaps they modified the 252 mold to create the new R26. The R26 is a really nice looking boat!

My guess is due to the economy now, they're probably limiting their line to their best selling models. 2010 brought the G270 cruiser, (which I may venture a guess and say it's based off the old 268MCC cruiser mold, with significant re-engineering) and I'm interested to see how they're doing with that boat. It's a good looking cruiser that offers many nice features at a significantly lower cost and is probably very appealing to new boat owners looking for a nice affordable cruiser. I hope it does well, it is great to see a Mariah cruiser again.

[LakeLad]

2011 Lineup
R18 Bowrider (previously R18.9)
R19 Bowrider (previously R19.9)
R21 Bowrider (new)(previously Caravelle 217 Bowrider)
R23 Bowrider (new)(previously Caravelle 237 Bowrider)
R26 Bowrider (new)(previously Caravelle 267 Bowrider)
G21 Cuddy Cabin (new)(previously Caravelle 217 Cuddy Cabin)
G270 Cruiser

2012 Lineup
R18 Bowrider
R19 Bowrider
R20 Bowrider (previously R20.9)
R21 Bowrider
R23 Bowrider
R26 Bowrider
G21 Cuddy Cabin