Hi all, I am new and currently in the process of searching for my first boat. I came across these two boats and wanted to see if anyone can help me and and give me any recommendations. I am going to post both of the descriptions that I got from their advertisements below:
1999 Mariah Shabah 18.2 bowrider inboard/outboard 4.3V6 190hp MerCruiser Alpha 1.
Excellent condition and ready for the water, only 130 hours.
* Custom Eagle trailer w/brakes and new tires.
* Seats 9 people.
* Used in fresh water only.
* AM/FM CD player.
* 2 built-in storage coolers.
* Plenty of storage and extra features.
* Top speed of over 50 mph.
This boat comes with life vests, fire extinguisher, water skies, and everything I have that you would need to take this boat right out into the water is included!
PRICE Asking = $7000
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2006 Stingray 185LS Open Bow
Motor: Mercruiser 4 Cylinder (3.0L), with approximately 270 hours
Outdrive: Mercrusier Alpha One Gen II
Prop: 3 blade stainless steel
Trailer: Aluminum with swing away tongue, LED lighting, aluminum rims, and matching spare tire
Titles: Clean and clear, one for the boat and one for the trailer
Condition: Very good to excellent
Hull: Minor scuffs, couple minor chips in the gel coat, but all typical for age and are from normal use while docking and trailering.
Floor: Solid with no soft spots
Options: Stereo, two bimini tops (one bought last season), **** pit and bow snap on covers
The boat has been well cared for and professionally maintained over the years. All is in good working order. Minor fading on some of the interior pieces but there are no rips or tears on any of the interior components. Interior is very clean and is always covered when not in use. Bimini tops are in nice shape, no fading or tears. Originals owners manuals included.
History
I purchased the boat on January 30, 2015 and have purchased or had the following work performed, with all maintenance work performed professionally. Most purchases and work have receipts as documentation.
? Winter 2015: Purchased a new full winter cover and two stern straps @ approximately $150.00
? 5/4/2015: Commission engine (de-winterize) @ $102.00
? 5/4/2015: Disassembled and cleaned carburetor and replaced water pump impeller @ $467.93
? Spring 2015: Two new marine batteries @ approximately $200.00
? Spring 2015: New stereo and speakers @ approximately $130.00
? 6/19/15: Trailer tire replaced @ $100.38
? 9/2/2015: Trailer tire replaced @ $76.00
? 9/10/2015: LED tail light on trailer @ $29.02
? Summer 2015: Replaced a third trailer tire but do not have a receipt. However, all tires are clearly new. Had three separate tire blowouts during the summer, as the tires must have been dry rotted. $76.00
? Summer 2015: Two new polished diamond plate trailer fenders. No receipt but you can see that both fenders were replaced, which was the result of the tire blowouts. Fenders could have been easily salvaged and kept on the trailer but I am very meticulous with my "stuff" and having fenders that were less than perfect wouldn't work for me. Approximately $120.00
? 10/7/2015: Replaced lower shift cable @ $247.37
? 10/10/2015: Premium engine and outdrive service (all fluids changed, cables greased, and more) @ $462.00
? 3/30/2016: Commission engine (de-winterize) @ $107.00
? 4/5/2016: Replaced thermostat @ $143.90
? 4/20/2016: Replaced outdrive anodes $65.00
? 10/10/2016: Professionally winterized, as I do each winter, which is how the boat currently is stored
? 5/1/17: Commission engine (de-winterize), change engine oil and filter, change lower unit gear oil, installed water/vapor separator (necessary with ethanol fuels) @ $575.32
Previous owner had the following work performed professionally and all is documented with receipts.
? 11/13/2013: Winterized engine, replaced trailer winch strap, replaced trailer wiring harness, replaced all trailer lights with LED lighting @ $874.96
? 3/18/2013: Installed a dual battery setup with switch, tune up, replaced bilge pump, first time bottom paint - black, installed depth finder, installed GPS (I am not including the GPS in the sale of the boat as I plan on using this in my new boat), new bow and cockpit covers @ $2,438.08
? 1/13/2015: Commissioned engine, replaced thermostat, cleaned speedo tube, and winterized engine. This was part of the marina checking the boat over for me, where they commissioned and then re-winterized the engine prior to me purchasing the boat. $290.14
The history I have on the boat is as follows, previous owner lived in Reading, PA and then moved to Delaware in the fall of 2013, which he then had the boat winterized on 11/13/2013 (as noted above). In preparation of the first boating season, owner had the work done in March of 2013 (as noted above), which is when the bottom paint was applied. The boat was only used in the Delaware area for two boating seasons and the underside of the boat remains very clean, as noted in the pictures.
Price Asking: $8,500
[FONT="]Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!! THANK YOU[/FONT]
1999 Mariah Shabah 18.2 bowrider inboard/outboard 4.3V6 190hp MerCruiser Alpha 1.
Excellent condition and ready for the water, only 130 hours.
* Custom Eagle trailer w/brakes and new tires.
* Seats 9 people.
* Used in fresh water only.
* AM/FM CD player.
* 2 built-in storage coolers.
* Plenty of storage and extra features.
* Top speed of over 50 mph.
This boat comes with life vests, fire extinguisher, water skies, and everything I have that you would need to take this boat right out into the water is included!
PRICE Asking = $7000
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2006 Stingray 185LS Open Bow
Motor: Mercruiser 4 Cylinder (3.0L), with approximately 270 hours
Outdrive: Mercrusier Alpha One Gen II
Prop: 3 blade stainless steel
Trailer: Aluminum with swing away tongue, LED lighting, aluminum rims, and matching spare tire
Titles: Clean and clear, one for the boat and one for the trailer
Condition: Very good to excellent
Hull: Minor scuffs, couple minor chips in the gel coat, but all typical for age and are from normal use while docking and trailering.
Floor: Solid with no soft spots
Options: Stereo, two bimini tops (one bought last season), **** pit and bow snap on covers
The boat has been well cared for and professionally maintained over the years. All is in good working order. Minor fading on some of the interior pieces but there are no rips or tears on any of the interior components. Interior is very clean and is always covered when not in use. Bimini tops are in nice shape, no fading or tears. Originals owners manuals included.
History
I purchased the boat on January 30, 2015 and have purchased or had the following work performed, with all maintenance work performed professionally. Most purchases and work have receipts as documentation.
? Winter 2015: Purchased a new full winter cover and two stern straps @ approximately $150.00
? 5/4/2015: Commission engine (de-winterize) @ $102.00
? 5/4/2015: Disassembled and cleaned carburetor and replaced water pump impeller @ $467.93
? Spring 2015: Two new marine batteries @ approximately $200.00
? Spring 2015: New stereo and speakers @ approximately $130.00
? 6/19/15: Trailer tire replaced @ $100.38
? 9/2/2015: Trailer tire replaced @ $76.00
? 9/10/2015: LED tail light on trailer @ $29.02
? Summer 2015: Replaced a third trailer tire but do not have a receipt. However, all tires are clearly new. Had three separate tire blowouts during the summer, as the tires must have been dry rotted. $76.00
? Summer 2015: Two new polished diamond plate trailer fenders. No receipt but you can see that both fenders were replaced, which was the result of the tire blowouts. Fenders could have been easily salvaged and kept on the trailer but I am very meticulous with my "stuff" and having fenders that were less than perfect wouldn't work for me. Approximately $120.00
? 10/7/2015: Replaced lower shift cable @ $247.37
? 10/10/2015: Premium engine and outdrive service (all fluids changed, cables greased, and more) @ $462.00
? 3/30/2016: Commission engine (de-winterize) @ $107.00
? 4/5/2016: Replaced thermostat @ $143.90
? 4/20/2016: Replaced outdrive anodes $65.00
? 10/10/2016: Professionally winterized, as I do each winter, which is how the boat currently is stored
? 5/1/17: Commission engine (de-winterize), change engine oil and filter, change lower unit gear oil, installed water/vapor separator (necessary with ethanol fuels) @ $575.32
Previous owner had the following work performed professionally and all is documented with receipts.
? 11/13/2013: Winterized engine, replaced trailer winch strap, replaced trailer wiring harness, replaced all trailer lights with LED lighting @ $874.96
? 3/18/2013: Installed a dual battery setup with switch, tune up, replaced bilge pump, first time bottom paint - black, installed depth finder, installed GPS (I am not including the GPS in the sale of the boat as I plan on using this in my new boat), new bow and cockpit covers @ $2,438.08
? 1/13/2015: Commissioned engine, replaced thermostat, cleaned speedo tube, and winterized engine. This was part of the marina checking the boat over for me, where they commissioned and then re-winterized the engine prior to me purchasing the boat. $290.14
The history I have on the boat is as follows, previous owner lived in Reading, PA and then moved to Delaware in the fall of 2013, which he then had the boat winterized on 11/13/2013 (as noted above). In preparation of the first boating season, owner had the work done in March of 2013 (as noted above), which is when the bottom paint was applied. The boat was only used in the Delaware area for two boating seasons and the underside of the boat remains very clean, as noted in the pictures.
Price Asking: $8,500
[FONT="]Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!! THANK YOU[/FONT]