Good day to all, My wife and I are pretty new to the group and are looking forward to adding any new info(if we can), pictures, etc. on the site as we get a...
Hey Doug, I think your boat was in the same marina as us in San Diego. Sounds like you are doing quite a bit of work. Our Mariah is now in Port Townsend, Wash....
Doug, that's definitely an interesting set up. He's also asking a lot for it, esp in this economy. I'd like to see some more photos. I really cant get a sense...
... That one is just down the dock from me. He built the boat from hull and deck, really nice inside and very different from most of ours. They haven't used...
So after YEARS of hot weather and warm drinks (or hauling ice) we added refrigeration to our boat. Rather than spend about $1500 for a conventional system, we...
Hey all, decided to repower with a Beta 28 as others have on the sight. The old engine is clean and runs very well. The transmission is the problem (Kbw10)it...
Apparently our fridge project didn't arouse any interest. How about fixing a mast leak (electrical wires leaking) without a crane or stepping the mast? ...
Eric, Thats definitely one way to approach the problem. Our boat had the wires come out of the mast and go into the deck and that was loaded with silicone. I...
Well, we aren't quite in the 21st century, but definitely the 20th now. When it is 95F in the shade and you can wring the sweat out of your clothes, it sure...
We are in the process of purchasing a 1979 Mariah 31. Does anyone have any suggestions for what to look for during the trial sail? We are really excited about...
A few suggestions,... Sail it hard. Go out in 20kts or more. This boat needs that kind of wind to perform. Try to get the rail in the water. I doubt you can,...
Jonathan makes some good points. You should take a look at the pintles and gudgeons. I had some really stiff steering when I got my boat. The original system...
What is the hull speed of the Mariah under power? Are some of the Mariah's owner finish? The Mariah we are considering has been converted to (pedestal, worm...
If you're worried about hull speed, you're considering the WRONG boat! I usually calculate 5 knots as my cruising speed. A few weeks ago, we were out in 15...
We are looking for genuine hull speed to match the optimum engine RPMs under load with actual cruising speed, thus helping us evaluate the motors health and...
As Mike said.....I cant imagine why anyone would put a wheel steering system on that boat. There is little room in the cockpit as it is. The tiller works fine....
I am thinking of getting an asymmetrical spinnaker and wonder if anyone has flown one before. I never have rigged one but my 1979 Mariah Mk II is rigged out...
We used one for about half of our time cruising. Pam had some health issues that meant I did all the boat handling, so I got rid of it at that point. Didn't...
Eric, If you are going th be sailing long distances (200+ miles) then getting more sail area will be worth the effort. But if you are just day sailing, it...
On a beam reach to broad reach the Mariah will sail very fast. We can usually count on over 6 knots. We see solid 7's in 20-25 knots on a beam reach but we...
Hi All, I hope the spring is treating you well. We're sailing North for the summer this year, currently in the city of Ocean Falls (rainiest city in Canada),...
Hi Doug. I've thought about this a few times. Definitely something that I'm planning on doing before we set off on our world tour. I think that I'm going to...
If you are going to just continue up the inside passage, you won't need jacklines. Be sure to stop in Eucott Bay which is right near you, it was one of our...
Eric, I'm hoping to never "NEED" jacklines myself. Nice to have if/when it does get rough. We'd like to do all of our cruising in pristine locations with...
Ouch. That looks like a lot of work. In the end, I think it'll be worth it. These are fantastic little boats. I'm glad to see that you're planning on putting...
HI Mariah owners, Great to find this group. We've owned Nehan for about 6 years and currently sail out of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. It's been a very...
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