Re: Mariah boats, how is the quality.
I forgot the model designation, is this the cuddy?? And what power does it have? And lastly is it the "Z" model (this makes a big difference in the price).Regardless, these are the things I liked about my boat (1994 240 Z Talari)
1) Vinyl on the interior was the best by far of any boat I have ever seen.
2) Everything on the boat worked for the entire time I had it (94 until 2004) (on board computer/temp, power seat, defrost, interior lighting, docking lights, power deck hatch)
3) I took care it and it looked like new after 10 years
4) Very heavy duty windshield and hardware
5) Very high quality tops and factory snap on covers. I also had the camper canvas (they were not sunbrella type and were a little heavey)
What I didn't like
1) The boat had started to develop a little gel coat micro cracking on the top of the boat, nothing major but I didn't like it.
2) The boat did not take rough water that well, this may have been due to the relatively large motor (7.4l) which made the boat a little tail heavy. Althoug I loved the power of the big block, I think the boat would have handled a little better with the 5.7l.
Check NADA.com for prices and compare the differences between the 225 and 225 Z. If it's the Z it's a fiar price. If not the price is high.
