Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah 268/Z268 2000 vs Mariah FS20 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah 268/Z268 2000 vs Mariah FS20 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Mariah FS20 2009 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Mariah 268/Z268 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mariah FS20 2009 carries 38 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Mariah 268/Z268 2000. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Mariah 268/Z268 2000 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Mariah FS20 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mariah 268/Z268 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah 268/Z268 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mariah FS20 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam104"
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise20 degrees
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25"
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail42"
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5700 lbs 2585kgs
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Maximum: 3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - kg2585.47
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.355
Height - Detail81" Vertical Clearance
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches81
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27' 5"
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal 303 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp (194 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom69"
Headroomnot available
Water capacity25 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12 person
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (721 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed41-52 mph