Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah DX253 Deck Boat 2007 vs Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah DX253 Deck Boat 2007 vs Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 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 DX253 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mariah DX253 Deck Boat 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 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 DX253 Deck Boat 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mariah DX253 Deck Boat 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah DX253 Deck Boat 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDX253 Deck Boat
ModelShabah 183/Z183
Model Year2007
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam92"
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise18 degrees
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,088 kg)
Weight - Detail2650bs 1202kgs
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Meters7.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18' 0"
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches216
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17"
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34"
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41" Vertical Clearance
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal 144 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg) Total: 5,000 lbs. (2,270 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people6 person
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional