Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mariah Shabah 212/Z212 2000 vs Mariah SX18 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mariah Shabah 212/Z212 2000 vs Mariah SX18 2010 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 SX18 2010 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Mariah Shabah 212/Z212 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mariah Shabah 212/Z212 2000 carries 44 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Mariah SX18 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 212/Z212 2000 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Mariah SX18 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mariah Shabah 212/Z212 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mariah Shabah 212/Z212 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 SX18 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelShabah 212/Z212
ModelSX18
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102"
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise20 deg
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17"
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34"
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3275 lbs 1468 kgs
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,293 kg) Maximum: 3,000 lbs. (1,362 kg)
Weight - kg1485.51
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.3275
Weight - lbs.3
Height - Detail46" Vertical Clearance
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches46
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20'9"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches216
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail44 gal. 167 ltr
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp (142 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 persons
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed40-45 mph