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Well in my infinite round and round in boats I've been thinking about a Mariah 31. So far I've got the list narrowed down to mostly Pacific seacraft. Either the 24 foot Dana, the Mariah or the Shannon 28, unless I find an affordable steel boat in decent shape. I had kind of put the Mariah on the back burner because it's the heaviest boat of the bunch but it seems to be the flavor of the month right now. When I have the money saved (hopefully within 6 months) I'll probably buy whatever boat I'm in love with at the time.

I'm having a hard time finding info on the Mariah. Does anyone have any specs? Specifically the LWL. Crusader Yachts stated that the Mariah was supposed to be modeled after the Westsail, only faster, I'm not real fond of Westsails. It looks like there was a mark I and II, does anyone know the difference?

Basically any praise or bashing the boat is welcomed.

I'm looking for something to liveaboard that'll go anywhere I want. I don't mind sailing slow, but I want to be sailing. I'll stop to work some then cruise for a few months. Thinking of heading down to Central America and back to the E. Coast. Maybe up north, who knows. Thanks Brandon