Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah FS20 2009 vs Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah FS20 2009 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 FS20 2009 carries a rated maximum of 260 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 38 gal and 38 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 is rated for 6 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 Shabah 183/Z183 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 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
ModelFS2
ModelShabah 183/Z183
Model Year2009
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam92"
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18 degrees
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Maximum: 3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detail2650bs 1202kgs
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail18' 0"
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches24
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 - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal 144 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max260 hp (194 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed41-52 mph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (721 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people6 person
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional