Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah R20.9 2010 vs Mariah Shabah 218/Z218 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah R20.9 2010 vs Mariah Shabah 218/Z218 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 R20.9 2010 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Mariah Shabah 218/Z218 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 Shabah 218/Z218 2000 carries 65 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Mariah R20.9 2010. 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 218/Z218 2000 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Mariah R20.9 2010 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 218/Z218 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah Shabah 218/Z218 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 R20.9 2010 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
ModelR20.9
ModelShabah 218/Z218
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.5 m)
Beam102"
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20 degrees
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg) Maximum: 3,700 lbs. (1,679 kg)
Weight - Detail3,375 lbs/ 1531 kgs
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg1530.87
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.3375
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail20' 9"
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches24
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19"
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36"
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail54" Vertical Clearance
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.37
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches54
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 - Detail65 gal 246 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed41-55 mph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people10 person
Headnot available
HeadPortable
Headroomnot available
Headroom54"
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity5 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional