Newer Supra Boats?

[Evening Shade]

I've been seeing more and more new Supras at my lake and I have to say they look really good. I just saw a test of the Supra SA 400-550 in Wakeboard Magazine and thought, Wow Supras have come along way! Maybe not a Nautique, but I think I would buy a Supra over a MC.

Has anyone ridden/surfed behind a new Supra SA? Just curious how the wake/wave is.

[JoeA]

I've been seeing more and more new Supras at my lake and I have to say they look really good. I just saw a test of the Supra SA 400-550 in Wakeboard Magazine and thought, Wow Supras have come along way! Maybe not a Nautique, but I think I would buy a Supra over a MC.

Has anyone ridden/surfed behind a new Supra SA? Just curious how the wake/wave is.

I totally agree. Supra has come a long way. I almost bought a SE550 before we bought the G23. I just couldn't talk myself in to buying a first year boat with a first year engine from Ford/Indmar. The wave was incredible on that SE.

I have not ridden in the new SA. There was a major change to the SA in 2015. Factory tour is incredible.....lots of lean manufacturing practices in use.

[DocPhil]

I've been seeing more and more new Supras at my lake and I have to say they look really good. I just saw a test of the Supra SA 400-550 in Wakeboard Magazine and thought, Wow Supras have come along way! Maybe not a Nautique, but I think I would buy a Supra over a MC.

Has anyone ridden/surfed behind a new Supra SA? Just curious how the wake/wave is.

Do you mean for equal price you would take a Supra over a MC?

[JoeA]

Do you mean for equal price you would take a Supra over a MC?

I'd have to surf an X23 before I could say for sure. The surf wave on the Supra SE is superior. I have not ridden the new SA.

I love my G and never regretted buying it. I've bought three boats in four years and the G is a keeper.

[Evening Shade]

Do you mean for equal price you would take a Supra over a MC?

I would expect to pay less for a Supra than a MC, but I was mostly making that statement based on aesthetics alone. I'm not a big fan of the styling direction MC has taken in last several years. I used to think MC made some of the best looking boats, but I'm not a fan of the curved or sweeping rub rail.

The review of the SA 400-550 in Wakeboard Mag was very positive especially about the wake.

[lucky7t]

I will say in person the new supra boats are top notch looking . I'm impressed but like others say I'm not interested in something so new and not tested

[DocPhil]

I will say in person the new supra boats are top notch looking . I'm impressed but like others say I'm not interested in something so new and not tested

what is untested?

[Dave Rittiman]

Some good info in this thread if you are interested.


http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806814


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[Evening Shade]

Some good info in this thread if you are interested.


http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806814


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Good info here. I'm curious what the price difference would be between comparably equipped 21 or 23 foot Nautique vs similar Supras. I don't like the fact that Supra still uses carpet. I said I would never own another boat with carpet after I sold my Malibu.

[DocPhil]

Good info here. I'm curious what the price difference would be between comparably equipped 21 or 23 foot Nautique vs similar Supras. I don't like the fact that Supra still uses carpet. I said I would never own another boat with carpet after I sold my Malibu.

I'm sure you can get seadek or something put in a supra. Gatorstep even. I'm guessing you could work that into a new boat deal.

IME, supras have really jumped up in price as well. Depending on your location, you would probably be close in price if you went 230/210/GS20 to any supra. I think a G would be more though. But hey, you get what you pay for.

[Dave Rittiman]

I can say this It's kinda funny the Supra SG ( which is a 23'6 ) and the SE ( which is a 24'7 ). If you buy a SG and you want the 450 Raptor motor it's a $7k up charge. If you buy the SE it comes automatically with the Raptor 450. The price difference is only $1000 difference.

After really thinking about buying a new boat I ended up with a 2016 Supra SE that had 70 hours and it really clean.









Even fits in my 8 foot garage with the triple axel trailer.






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[Evening Shade]

I can say this It's kinda funny the Supra SG ( which is a 23'6 ) and the SE ( which is a 24'7 ). If you buy a SG and you want the 450 Raptor motor it's a $7k up charge. If you buy the SE it comes automatically with the Raptor 450. The price difference is only $1000 difference.

After really thinking about buying a new boat I ended up with a 2016 Supra SE that had 70 hours and it really clean.









Even fits in my 8 foot garage with the triple axel trailer.






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Nice looking boat. I like the colors. That's a big boat! What made you decide to go with a Supra over a G boat? Did price impact your decision? Overall, what do you think about build quality between Nautique and Supra. I don't have any wakeboat dealers near me to compare different manufacturer's products.

[Dave Rittiman]

I have owned 5 Nautiques in the last 20 years and I never thought of looking at other brands.

Price was a big thing a G23 loaded similar was about $25-30k more. The quality of the Supra's are very close to Nautique I think personally at this point. Another thing is that the responsiveness and agility to turns was a big thing it drives like a inboard. I can do a 360 with the Supra which is very close to a 25 foot boat 😬 don't think a G25 could do that.

Good thread a lot of people chimed in on that helped me.
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806814

Picture of the surf wave is unreal.



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[hondaprlud]

I have owned 5 Nautiques in the last 20 years and I never thought of looking at other brands.

Price was a big thing a G23 loaded similar was about $25-30k more. The quality of the Supra's are very close to Nautique I think personally at this point. Another thing is that the responsiveness and agility to turns was a big thing it drives like a inboard. I can do a 360 with the Supra which is very close to a 25 foot boat 😬 don't think a G25 could do that.

Good thread a lot of people chimed in on that helped me.
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806814

Picture of the surf wave is unreal.



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that's incredible!

[Evening Shade]

I have owned 5 Nautiques in the last 20 years and I never thought of looking at other brands.

Price was a big thing a G23 loaded similar was about $25-30k more. The quality of the Supra's are very close to Nautique I think personally at this point. Another thing is that the responsiveness and agility to turns was a big thing it drives like a inboard. I can do a 360 with the Supra which is very close to a 25 foot boat don't think a G25 could do that.

Good thread a lot of people chimed in on that helped me.
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806814

Picture of the surf wave is unreal.



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Dave,

Thanks for the write up. I still haven't eliminated Supra from my next boat purchase. I will be in the market for a much smaller boat than you bought. I'm currently considering a GS20 as well. I agree with you that the bigger Nautiques are about priced out of my budget. Do you worry about less name recognition with Supra when it comes time to sell?

I know you haven't had the boat long so I would like to hear your likes and dislikes with Supra as you get some more hours with the boat.