Supra SE vs Makai

[mikeygp]

Do these boats have the exact same hull? Can you use setups SE owners use for makai? Do they make the same wake assuming you have the same power plant?

[larry_arizona]

Not the same at all.


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[RUGER761]

As Larry has mentioned they are not the same hull, but similar in size and length. The SE has another 1000# dry weight over the Makai so that can make a big difference alone. Every hull makes a different wake/wave, but they should be similar if set up about the same. Power plant wont change your wake necessarily but allows for additional weight or altitude which will affect the wake. Feature wise there are a lot of differences but that comes at a price as well. I don't think you can go wrong with either, but needs to fit you wants and budget. We demoed a 2019 SE just to feel the size of it, but we are ordering a Makai as the SE is outside of our budget.

[MJHSupra]

^^^^ This ^^^^

Big boats. Makai needs the add'l weight b/c it's lighter.

It's what fits your budget. Either way, tons of room for your peeps.

[mikeygp]

Can you get as good of wake with the Makai as the SE?

[RUGER761]

I'm hoping so. Ask me next spring :)

Truthfully the only way to ever know is to ride behind both boats properly set up and test it for yourself, which is a hard thing to ever do before buying. Demos are great but they typically are not 100% dialed in as someone that has had one for 6 months. Everyone has different opinions and pictures help but never do any boat justice IMO. What are you looking for out of your new boat? What features are on your must have list? What is your budget? Are you looking at new, ordering or trying to find a used one? What is your skill level as well? Are you looking primarily at wakeboarding or both surfing and boarding?

[larry_arizona]

To a point the Makai should keep up, but the SE has more displacement potential.

SE max displacement is weight 13050#
Makai max displacement weight 11700#

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[MJHSupra]

If you are also going to surf with heavy ballast and a good size crew, I would recommend the 450 motor with the 1.76 trans/vdrive package in the Makai.

SE is standard with the 450 motor with the 1.76 trans/vdrive package for late 19s (half/half year) and standard on 2020s.

[dakota4ce]

Can you get as good of wake with the Makai as the SE?

That's a matter of opinion. I would say ultimately, no. But, that's my opinion. They both are damn good.
You will be running a buttload of Makai weight to get there.

Also: Surf system on SE is superior to the Flow 2.0. I would for sure go 3.0 on Makai if I were ordering one.

[mikeygp]

Well I ended up getting a Makai its a 2019 with the 400 motor. I ordered 1500# of Lead well its not really lead but steel shot bags. Is this enough? What is the best setup for this boat I want to keep the stock bags. This is my first wake board / surf boat. Coming from a glastron with a tower. So it will be a upgrade. Does anyone have a thread on there setup or videos?

[RUGER761]

Congrats! Post up some pics of the new one. That’s a big change going from an I/O to a full on wake boat, but you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it years ago. Just take it easy with reverse till you get the hang of a rudder (if your not already use to one)

There’s a few guys on here with a lot of added weight that can probably set you in the right direction. I’ll see if I can find their thread that has some of the info on it


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[RUGER761]

Makai extra weight setup
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=27865&share_tid=33373&url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum%2Emoomba%2Ecom%2Fshowthrea d%2Ephp%3Ft%3D33373&share_type=t&link_source=app


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[NewbFam5]

Well I ended up getting a Makai its a 2019 with the 400 motor. I ordered 1500# of Lead well its not really lead but steel shot bags. Is this enough? What is the best setup for this boat I want to keep the stock bags. This is my first wake board / surf boat. Coming from a glastron with a tower. So it will be a upgrade. Does anyone have a thread on there setup or videos?

Congrats on the boat. Makai is a really nice boat and I'm sure you will be happy. 400HP engine so you must be a sea-level guy like me. Where're you located, we are in PDX.

[larry_arizona]

Congrats on the boat. Makai is a really nice boat and I'm sure you will be happy. 400HP engine so you must be a sea-level guy like me. Where're you located, we are in PDX.

Technically it’s a 350hp and 404ft.lb engine,


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[NewbFam5]

Technically it’s a 350hp and 404ft.lb engine,


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Yes, what LA said!

[mikeygp]

Its the red I feel like I got a good deal because it was a 19.

[mikeygp]

It wont let me upload photos. Thanks for the link. I am from Texas east of dallas.

[RUGER761]

Tapatalk app lets you upload pictures. Can’t do it on the forum website for some reason. You get it from Slalom Shop? Seemed like great guys when I talked with them at the boat show last summer.




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[mikeygp]

We ended up buying it from Gregg Orr Marine Texarkana

https://www.greggorrmarinetexarkana.com/boats-for-sale/2019-moomba-makai-texarkana-texas-7110873/

[RUGER761]

Very nice! Always liked that red flake.

[MJHSupra]

Nice color combo. All goes well together.

[mikeygp]

Is there anyone in the Dallas area that has a makai I would like to hook up with and help me play with setting up the boat. I supply beer!

[larry_arizona]

OP,

Start reading the autowake thread. It’s a great tool


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[mikeygp]

Do you have a link to the specific one?

[KnoxMojo]

Do you have a link to the specific one?

In this sub category, it says, autowake questions right at the top.