Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah Jubilee 204/Z204 2000 vs Mariah R18 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah Jubilee 204/Z204 2000 vs Mariah R18 2011 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 R18 2011 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Mariah Jubilee 204/Z204 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mariah Jubilee 204/Z204 2000 carries 54 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Mariah R18 2011. 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 Jubilee 204/Z204 2000 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Mariah R18 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mariah Jubilee 204/Z204 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah Jubilee 204/Z204 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 R18 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelJubilee 204/Z204
ModelR18
Model Year2
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102"
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise20 degrees
Deadrise18°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17"
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34"
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3900 lbs 1769 kgs
Weight - DetailDry: 2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg) Max: 3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.33
Height - Detail60" Vertical Clearance
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20'
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches22
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal 204 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorable
Headnot available
Water capacity5gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12 person
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed40 - 45 mph