Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah G21 2009 vs Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah G21 2009 vs Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 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 G21 2009 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 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 G21 2009 carries 44 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 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 Shabah 202/Z202 2000 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Mariah G21 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 202/Z202 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mariah G21 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
ModelG21
ModelShabah 202/Z202
Model Year2009
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam98"
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19 deg
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg) Maximum: 3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - Detail2975 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.2975
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail20'0"
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches24
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 - Detail42" Vertical Clearance
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail44 gal. (167 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. 189 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed41-52 mph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people10 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional