Mariah Boats

The original Mariah Boat company of Benton, Illinois, manufactured its wood-free, fiberglass products between the years 1989 and 2001. Producing lines of bow riders, cuddy cabins, fishing and ski crafts, the Mariah brand featured hand-laminated hulls warranted for the life spans of the boats. Mariah’s market share included an upper-end sport boat clientele, and its products targeted the $20,000 to $80,000 price range. Mariah Boats distinguished itself in the boating industry by running a comprehensive production facility which produced virtually every component of the product line. After the closure of the original manufacturer, Sea Fox of South Carolina purchased the Mariah trademark as well as the majority of the Mariah model molds. Sea Fox began producing Mariah boats in 2002, and continues to manufacture a new generation of Mariahs in the $28,000 to $64,000 range. Sea Fox also provides a lifetime hull warranty for each Mariah boat it sells. The manufacturer has completely overhauled the interior design of the Mariah series, while retaining the well-loved profiles of the original models. Original Mariah Boats—those produced up to the year 2001—carry price tags of $25,000 to $30,000 for some models, while used Sea Fox Mariahs sell for slightly less, with some models under 5 years old offered at prices between $20,000 and $30,000.