SL vs SE

[larry_arizona]

My understanding is the supplier of the Supra Thrusters will be offering an aftermarket kit for pre 2021 Supras.

It may not include the twist throttle integration.


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[Isaguel]

OK, I get it, but at least you can upgrade. The thruster though, is quite practical and although you may be able to add one aftermarket later, it wont be integrated into the vision system and wont be operated on the throttle lever. I think Supra has the best integration for the thruster controller on the throttle lever knob, everyone else has a knob on the dash. You can throttle and use the thruster at same time with one hand, excellent application.

[2in2out]

My understanding is the supplier of the Supra Thrusters will be offering an aftermarket kit for pre 2021 Supras.

It may not include the twist throttle integration.


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Not having the throttle integration causes it to have lackluster appeal. Thrusters are great, but the control is what set it apart. If it’s like other thruster options, it seems more of a distraction.

[larry_arizona]

I agree that Supras thruster integration is the best of the available systems.

Hence why I ordered the option on my build.


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[Isaguel]

Good, I'm glad this is settled.
Now Rush, as a concerned fellow boater, I want to share an advise. Dump the 450 and put that money towards the thruster. I think you said you're at 2500ft elevation. You will not see a significant difference between the two engines. It only costs 80$ for the upgraded prop, you'll need it.
If you go for the 400, you will not find yourself regretting getting it. But if you don't get the thruster, one day when you're pulling up to a busy lakeside restaurant and you're maneuvering in between other boats and tight dock spots, having your boat mates stand in the four corners of your boat to keep from hitting the boat parked next you you or that one sharp edge of the dock, or when you're loading your boat on a windy day and you have to go back and forth because because the wind keeps pushing your tail end sideways, you WILL wish you had that thruster, and when you get that nice scratch on the gelcoat, you will kick yourself in the A**.
That is why one cannot look at the 8k for the thruster as overpriced, you are NOT paying for the device, you are paying for the tremendous convenience and the ability to preserve your gelcoat which itself is very expensive to repair.
I just built my boat a year ago so it is very hard to try to justify doing it again. But I still have one more boat in me. I planned to keep it for at least 5 yrs, but, if at any time my better financial judgement fails and I decide to upgrade sooner, it'll be because of the thruster, nothing else. I have never missed not having the 450 engine.

Now, if cost is not a barrier, then do both, I would.

[larry_arizona]

I love spending other people’s money......that said in order.

1) thrusters $8770 MSRP, but we know nobody pays MSRP.

2)450 $8740, see MSRP disclaimer above....

3) both 1&2 if you have the means.


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[Rush]

So, I’m still debating the 550. How much more fuel does it use? It’s not really a cost thing, more it’s a pain in the ass to fuel boats on our lake as everything has to be walked down by gerry can.

[j.mo]

I love spending other people’s money......that said in order.

1) thrusters $8770 MSRP, but we know nobody pays MSRP.

2)450 $8740, see MSRP disclaimer above....

3) both 1&2 if you have the means.


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It’s not 8 grand..it’s 25 bucks a month
It’s not that no one pays msrp, it’s that no one looks


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[2in2out]

Get the SE with the extra 10 gal. of fuel capacity, and the 550, and don’t worry about it. I bet you can pull all day and not empty the tank.

[larry_arizona]

I could not imagine burning 60-70 gallons in a day......lol


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