Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2008 vs Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2008 vs Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 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 2008 carries 57 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 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 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Mariah Shabah 183/Z183 2000 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah SC23 Cuddy Cabin 2008 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 183/Z183 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSC23 Cuddy Cabin
ModelShabah 183/Z183
Model Year2008
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam92"
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18 degrees
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail2650bs 1202kgs
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Meters7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Detail18' 0"
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches216
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 - Detail41" Vertical Clearance
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal 144 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTotal: 2,100 lbs. (953 kg) Maximum: 4,500 lbs. (2,043 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people6 person
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional