New Supra Owner

[Isaguel]

Sounds like you did your homework... first thing I'd check and or replace are your ballast pump impellers. With 3 pumps and larger bags, they might need serviced .

This, and I'd add also, check with the previous owner or dealer to make sure the raw water pump impeller in the engine cooling system has also been replaced. That's another end user serviceable item that is commonly forgotten about.

[eder10986]

Thanks for the tips fellas!


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[Prospersigman]

Good looking boat...congrats!

That is my local dealer, I've personally bought 3 from them and sold another 4 or 5 for them. Did you deal with Chris on the sale?

[eder10986]

Yeah. Chris helped us out and was awesome the whole way. Happy to have dealt with him that’s for sure. Couldn’t have asked for a more patient salesperson since we had a few roadblocks, were out of state, and never actually went to see the boat.

It was a gamble for sure. But he did a great job with pictures, details, and the walk through.

We have a great boating scene out here. But Supras are few and when I made my decision it was set on a 16-17 Supra SA.


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[MJHSupra]

Are you a window tint fan? It would look pretty good with those outside colors.

Good comments on the ballast and raw water impellers. One more for you - in the owners manual there is a section for maintenance. At 300 hours there is some suggested items to replace. If the boat was serviced at the dealer, they can tell you if that was done. Otherwise, keep that in mind for when you want to get that done. It has items like:

trans fluid - easy to do yourself
drive fluid - easy to do yourself
spark plugs
fuel filter
checking other items

[eder10986]

Have the owners manual and will check into it. Thanks for all the advice.

Agree it would look amazing with tint. However, I’ve read a lot of the horror stories here with getting the tint on and having to take the windshield off etc.

Also, wife is new to boating and I fear if I tint then she won’t “see well” (notice the quotes ) and won’t want to drive.


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[Josh828]

What lake will you be going to?

[eder10986]

We’ll be mostly at Hyco lake


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[Josh828]

We’ll be mostly at Hyco lake


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Dang I frequent most lakes west of Charlotte however never even heard of hyco until now

[eder10986]

If you’re ever in the Durham area send me a message. We live in Hillsborough. Between Durham and Greensboro.


On a side note. Finally got to play with some of the features of the boat today and I can’t believe how far these boats have come in the past 12 years. The price tag, unfortunately also came along for a ride!

I can’t wait to really dial this thing down. Been reading the auto wake posts and about all of the gadgets.

If y’all have any “go to” or “must do” suggestions please do let me know!


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