Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah R20 2012 vs Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 2000: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah R20 2012 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 R20 2012 carries a rated maximum of 225 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 Shabah 202/Z202 2000 carries 50 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Mariah R20 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Mariah R20 2012 and Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 2000 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelR20
ModelShabah 202/Z202
Model Year2012
Model Year2000
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.5 m)
Beam98"
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19 deg.
Weight - DetailDry: 3,200 lbs. (1,452 kg) Max: 3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detail2975 lbs
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - lbs.3650
Weight - lbs.2975
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail20'0"
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches240
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 materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. 189 ltr.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower225 hp (168 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Performance
Maximum speed40 - 50 mph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs. (721 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum people10 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional