Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2006 vs Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2006 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 SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 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 SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2006 carries 57 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 SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 2000 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mariah Shabah 202/Z202 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSC23 Cuddy Cabin
ModelShabah 202/Z202
Model Year2006
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam98"
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise19 deg
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - Detail2975 lbs
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.2975
Length - Meters7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Detail20'0"
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches276
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. 189 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people10 persons
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional