Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah R20 2012 vs Mariah Shabah 252/Z252 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah R20 2012 vs Mariah Shabah 252/Z252 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 252/Z252 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 252/Z252 2000 carries 56 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Mariah Shabah 252/Z252 2000 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Mariah R20 2012 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 252/Z252 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah Shabah 252/Z252 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 R20 2012 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
ModelR2
ModelShabah 252/Z252
Model Year2012
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.5 m)
Beam102"
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19°
Deadrise20 deg
Weight - DetailDry: 3,200 lbs. (1,452 kg) Max: 3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detail4250 lbs 1928 kgs
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.425
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail25'2"
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches302
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18"
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35"
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail55" Vertical Clearance
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches55
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 - Detail56 gal. 212 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
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 people1
Maximum people12 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity5 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional