[Giffy]

I was browsing through the Gallery and happened to notice that some of the Shabah 202 models shown have a tandem axle trailer. Mine only is single axle. I wondered if this is an option when new or what? My trailer is the Heritage brand painted and striped to match my boat's graphics, single axle, 1995 model Shabah Z202.

[Z 202]

Mine sits on a single axle (Eagle) trailer. I have the heavy duty axle, with the six lug pattern on wheels. No problems at all.

I find the single axle trailer much more manoeverable than a dually. The only downside is the potential for big trouble should you have a blowout/flat while towing.

[95Z212]

I have a Chariot trailer, dual chrome wheels. It says on the side "custom built for Mariah boats" I have a Z212 though and you have the 202. I wonder if the cut off is that? Anything over 20 feet and dual axle???

[300sflyer]

My 94 Talari 210 [21 feet] has a Heritage tandem trailer, with serge brakes. Perhaps 20 feet is the cutoff.

[tbrookens]

My '92 Shabah 212 came with a single axle trailer, so the cutoff isn't at 20 ft. Maybe the original owner asked for a single axle. I'll have to ask him.

[bpfirrman]

I think it was probably an option, I have seen many 20-21'boats with the single axle. Since most Mariahs were custom ordered it was probably a choice of the owner or dealer that ordered it.

[indykoch]

I'm thinking it was based more off the weight of the boat than the buyers choice. Tracy's '92 is rated at 2700 lbs. A few years later, the 212 weighed 3000 lbs. and came with dual axle trailers.

If I remember correctly (which is rare), trailer axles are usually rated for 3000 lbs. if 5 lug, and 5000 lbs. if 6 lug.

[David]

I just bought a 2000 model Z202. It has a tandem axle trailer with it. I agree with bpfirrman. Probably an option on custom orders.