April Picture Thread

[Jetlink]

I guess I will start this one since it is now April 1st, and no April Fool's happening here. Picked the boat and jet skis from storage yesterday with my soon to be father in law while the girls were at yet another wedding shower. Boat is still up in their driveway until this week when it will come home for the summer and I can think about working on it. Gotta finish school in the next two weeks before I can start playing.

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[nelly]

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Just pulled the boat out of the barn. I'm new to this forum.

[cigars n scotch]

Nelly that is a really nice older supra, what year and model is that? Any other pics of it?

[gogger]

Bought this today for $400. 1990 650 Yamaha Wave Runner. Seems to run good. Needs a little carb work. But for $400 can't go wrong. 9285

[Jetlink]

Nelly that is a really nice older supra, what year and model is that? Any other pics of it?I'm guessing by looking at it that it is a sunsport or saltare though I am going with the sunsport as the saltares seem to be harder to come by. Pre-92 from the windshield it looks like too.

[Jetlink]

1986 Sunsport

https://forum.supraboats.com/showthread.php?4829-had-my-86-sunsport-for-less-then-a-month-New-pics&highlight=Sunsport+school

Dshaff had another thread on here detailing conversion process. I liked most all except I believe he used spray on bedliner over that beautiful teak deck. Just can't wrap my head around that.Who's boat was that originally then? Dshaff's?

[chrisk]

I don't think he was technically the original owner, but Dshaff did own it for a number of years and converted it from what it was to what you see there. Good to see it back on the forum!

[Jetlink]

I don't think he was technically the original owner, but Dshaff did own it for a number of years and converted it from what it was to what you see there. Good to see it back on the forum!Details, details Chris...you got the general idea though and yeah, glad to see it back on here again.

[86 century]

Bought this today for $400. 1990 650 Yamaha Wave Runner. Seems to run good. Needs a little carb work. But for $400 can't go wrong. 9285

Those yamadogs arnt the fastest thing around but seam to run forever.
Good buy for 400

[wspeedin]

well the Saltare is still in restoration mode and my wife has been on me about getting out on the lake so when my buddy called me up saturday evening and said he was going out in the morning I had to hop on board. So the wife and I packed and in the AM we headed to meet our chariot.
34' "Cock-a-Toon"
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/IMAG0386.jpg

Had a good day out on the water even though it was overcast and never got above 75*

[spudski67]

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This is as far as I've gotten this year. Brought her to have the cover customized a bit. Adding buttons as it's too hard with the drawstring and velcro around the tower in the boat lift. Water is about 2 feet low on Saratoga Lake NY.

[jet]

Here is as far as I got. Finally done!92879288

[nelly]

It is a 1986 sunsport. yes i did buy it from dshaff and couldn't be happier with the job he did on it! amazing!

[chrisk]

Got to go skiing today behind my friend's 1989 Supra Comp with the Mizzou Ski Team. 90 air and about 70 water on the Osage River near Jefferson City, MO.

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/547357_10151451913900046_504800045_23429621_122677 3014_n.jpg

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/536747_10151451912835046_504800045_23429615_152665 3116_n.jpg

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/540238_10151451910930046_504800045_23429603_333609 845_n.jpg

[csuggs]

Nice to see someone still skiing slalom - and a Comp is definitely the right boat for that! Awesome!!

[kvand347]

Been out twice this season. No pics of us on the water yet.
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[csuggs]

Been out twice this season. No pics of us on the water yet.
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Great looking boat! Have you had it long and have you been towing it in that trailer?
I've never seen a Sunsport on a trailer so short. Have you got any tongue weight on that? What about that single axle? With a 5- lug wheel that can only be a 3500# axle. I'd be careful!

[chrisk]

Had an incredible Easter weekend. We spent 2 nights camping on a beach on the Mississippi near St. Charles, MO. Went out with a friend's 36 ft Carver, their 94 Nautique, and another friend's 92 Mastercraft. No Supras, but it was still reallllllly cool.

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/537816_10150777228310358_357638736_n.jpg

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/529790_10150775556310358_611625357_12023438_203917 849_n.jpg

[DAFF]

I feel bad for the couple slumin it in the Carver.... LOL. That is one beautiful boat.

I too have the itch for a cabin cruiser. The 5th wheel will have to go first!!

[DGREEN]

Here's a good shot of the 1st launch of the season, dropped her in to blow the carbon out of her and warm up that oil for a good ol oil change, just happened to find a couple remnants in the cooler from last summer!

[johndoe777]

Here's a good shot of the 1st launch of the season, dropped her in to blow the carbon out of her and warm up that oil for a good ol oil change, just happened to find a couple remnants in the cooler from last summer!

Starting early this year.... way to take advantage of the first day above 70

[DGREEN]

Good to see u still on here Johndoe777. Hopefully we will run into each other on the water!

[jet]

I was going to go workout after work but I got the wife phone call. (eyes rolling) she said meet us (the fam) at Hydrous and I will bring your stuff. OOOOOKKKKK..I guessssss I will. Hail Yeah!! Laura snuck off to Hydrous last week while I was at work and hit the main cable all day long and now the kids wanted to go try it out too! Heres a few pics.
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[sydneyACE]

1986 Sunsport

https://forum.supraboats.com/showthread.php?4829-had-my-86-sunsport-for-less-then-a-month-New-pics&highlight=Sunsport+school

Dshaff had another thread on here detailing conversion process. I liked most all except I believe he used spray on bedliner over that beautiful teak deck. Just can't wrap my head around that.

Yeah, that's Dshaff's old boat. He did an AWESOME job on that boat! I didn't know he sold-it. I was also wondering "WTF?" when he did spray-on over that swim platform. Honestly, it fits the theme of everything else he did better than wood would-have, but he should have sold that teak to someone who wanted it (I really need a teak platform about now) and used something else.

[sydneyACE]

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Just pulled the boat out of the barn. I'm new to this forum.

You got yourself a beautiful old Supra there. You mind telling me what you ended-up paying for it?

[nelly]

i ended up picking it up for 12k and a cross country trip from MN to PA... the platform definately fits with the "no wood" theme, but i think it would have looked good rifinished as well.

[CincyLaunch]

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[csuggs]

I've been waiting a long time for this . . . . We finally got out over spring break when we went to north Georgia to visit my folks. We went with some friends on Lake Lanier . . . great lake, excellent ride, good company, and . . . . we learned to surf! So I had to buy a surfboard and take home! Here are a few pics from Lanier.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/DSC03899.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/DSC03901.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/DSC03919.jpg

THANKS FOR THE RIDE!!!!:p

[kvand347]

Csuggs--Dude you look like you are about to rip someone's head off! I guess that is the face of concentration! :D That's a nice wave behind the boat. How much ballast + lbs of people would you say you've got there. I'm going to be trying wakesurfing this summer and I have approx. 1800 lbs of ballast to play with.

[Jetlink]

Well, it's been a tad chilly to play in the water yet so, I am still having fun with some of the other toys. Took one of the planes out last week to try out the 76 inch diameter 3 blade on it, not sure of the pitch but I think it is around 14-16 degrees. Went and played on the grass a little and went cruising up the river a little too. Looking to get the amphibian out next week and the boat shortly there after. Jealous of all you guys in warmer areas that are already riding too.


Here's the video I shot last week, hopefully get some Supra stuff up there soon. Oh yeah, doors were off on this day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9QJe4DS2C4

[wiatowski]

Pretty cool, even though I'm not one for flying.

[86 century]

Pretty cool, even though I'm not one for flying.

Right I dont like to be any further of the ground than I can jump.

Funny I have done work on large antenna towers 250-300' but dont like to fly.

[Jetlink]

Either of you ever been in a small plane before? Granted I do this for a living but it is truly fun on all sorts of levels. And 86 century, I can probably fly you along about as high as you can jump but that is much more dangerous...:D

[wiatowski]

Does a powered parachute count?

[Jetlink]

Does a powered parachute count?Now that's just crazy talk there...I know a few that do it but holy cow, I don't know how I feel about strapping that to my back.

[wiatowski]

Noooo, not that kind, it's like an ultra light, but with a parachute in stead of a wing.
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Still not a big fan of being up in the air. (pardon the pun)

[wiatowski]

Where do you live jet... I was just in Elk Grove Village last week.

[Jetlink]

I'm in Naperville, boat lives in my parent's driveway in Palatine as my driveway here is too short.

[86 century]

Either of you ever been in a small plane before? Granted I do this for a living but it is truly fun on all sorts of levels. And 86 century, I can probably fly you along about as high as you can jump but that is much more dangerous...:D

There are cropdusters and the a10's the fly over my house just barley.


I made the mistake of geting in a bell uh1 with a guy who flew dust in vietnam realy bad idea.
Only thing I remember is him saying the things are fun to fly when there no one is shooting at you.

[csuggs]

Csuggs--Dude you look like you are about to rip someone's head off! I guess that is the face of concentration! :D That's a nice wave behind the boat. How much ballast + lbs of people would you say you've got there. I'm going to be trying wakesurfing this summer and I have approx. 1800 lbs of ballast to play with.

Lol! Those are two of my sons. Here's a pic of me. This is my first time so try not to notice how I look like I got something up my butt! Hopefully I'll be able to let go of the rope later this season. This was taken behind a friend's boat, so I'm not sure about the ballast.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/clintsurf.jpg

[Okie Boarder]

Great pics so far, everyone! Can't wait to have some of my own. I'm starting to get a little antsy now, especially with the leg feeling better.

[kvand347]

Lol! Those are two of my sons. Here's a pic of me. This is my first time so try not to notice how I look like I got something up my butt! Hopefully I'll be able to let go of the rope later this season. This was taken behind a friend's boat, so I'm not sure about the ballast.

Oops! I hope I'm still getting behind the boat when my kids are as old as yours! Mine are almost 4 and 5 right now. I can't critique your stance because I haven't tried it yet. Can't wait for warmer weather to get in the water! Looks like you have the boat for the same reason I bought mine...bring the family together and get outdoors!

[Jetlink]

Great pics so far, everyone! Can't wait to have some of my own. I'm starting to get a little antsy now, especially with the leg feeling better.Okie, how is the leg doing? I'm rehabbing my arm from a work related injury...torn arm muscles and had some tendon work done as well and hoping to at least be able to ride by July.

[Okie Boarder]

Pretty good...I was still having some pain on the opposite side that the doc thought might be a meniscus tear. He gave me a cortizone shot a few weeks ago and it has gotten better. I'd say it still feels a little achey and tender, but all in all very good. I've tried jumping up and down and it doesn't hurt. Most walking and fast walking type activities don't bother it.

[Jetlink]

Sounds good, I hear that surfing is a low impact sport so hopefully you can ease back into it that way.

[Okie Boarder]

It is, but the way things are feeling I'm definitely going to get on the wake board. Of course, I will ease into jumping and see how things feel, then go from there.

[Bkrobz]

After lasting through the winter we made it out last week. Water was still about 49 degrees but it's nice to know the season is here.9514

[BigCity444]

I'm in the same weather climate as Jetlink so this is my wife's new ride. Trying to decide to keep the hubcaps on or take them off.

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[Jetlink]

I say mix 'n match them...keep her guessing! Either way it looks good though, I think the hub caps give a little contrast against all that black.

[kvand347]

After lasting through the winter we made it out last week. Water was still about 49 degrees but it's nice to know the season is here.9514

That has got to be one of the most beautiful backdrops I have seen yet! I am sooo jealous of the pictures you must get of you guys boarding!!

[kvand347]

I'm in the same weather climate as Jetlink so this is my wife's new ride. Trying to decide to keep the hubcaps on or take them off.

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OFF!! I hate hubcaps! Don't like them? Go to Wallyworld and get some fake chrome spinners! :D

[ahyshka]

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[KG's Supra24]

Finally got the boat on the water. Had my phone camera on me so snapped a couple pics of the newly installed revs ....

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2012-04-19_19-20-24_898.jpg

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2012-04-19_19-16-46_437.jpg

[csuggs]

That's sweet, KG!

[Jetlink]

Thought I heard someone blasting music out of their boat...must have been you! Man, your whole setup looks sweet too!!!

[KG's Supra24]

Thanks guys. I actually ran into the local dealer on the water. All we had was a cell phone but here is a little clip we got of one of them riding behind the new Mojo ...

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/th_108_0216.jpg (http://s1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/?action=view&current=108_0216.mp4)

[h2oboy22]

That was nice riding! Who was that?

[KG's Supra24]

Local dealer is Diamond Lake WaterSports. Clay Fraley is the rider.

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[BigCity444]

KG: You have the best looking boat on this forum.

[KG's Supra24]

I don't know if I'd go that far but I definitely appreciate the kind words

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[h2oboy22]

I was wondering which one of the guys from DLWS that was. They have a great group of riders and a great dealership.

[Blackntan90]

Wow! that snow-capped mountain backdrop is amazing- everybodys rides look great as well. i am starting to get motivated to get mine out and get 'er ready!

[chrisk]

Competed in my last ever collegiate ski tournament this past weekend in Iowa. Here's a picture of myself and my mom after my last slalom set.

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/photo12.jpg

[kvand347]

Great looking boat! Have you had it long and have you been towing it in that trailer?
I've never seen a Sunsport on a trailer so short. Have you got any tongue weight on that? What about that single axle? With a 5- lug wheel that can only be a 3500# axle. I'd be careful!

I just noticed your response going back through this post. The trailer does worry me as it is obviously not the original. I have only owned it for 8 months. I towed it about 4 hours home with that trailer without any issues. The old tires were serverly underinflated (and load class C) and wore on both the inside and outside. Since then I bought new tires (load class D) and will be monitoring them for wear. There is virtually no tongue weight and that has me nervous. I plan on trying to move the boat more forward on the trailer this summer to get more tongue weight. I am very cautious when towing. Fortunately most of my towing is in town (max. 35 mph) to the WI river. I will be looking in the future for a new (to me) trailer...just can't spring the $1500-2500 this summer.

[wspeedin]

Well, I still dont have my baot back to have great Supra pictures but my family and I went down to Orlando for vacation for a week. While down there we were invited to come out to Shaun Murray's house and ride with him and his family. My buddy met us at his place and took a bunch of photos.
The kiddo was excited to learn how to wakeboard and Shaun was more than happy to teach him.
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/Toddboarding.jpg
He got up, and fell right back down. But nonetheless we were all very stoked! Even The Murdawg!
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/ToddandSM.jpg

And then Shaun took a few sets....WOW
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/SM.jpg
He let go....and then he caught it
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/SM1.jpg

[wspeedin]

It was hard to follow his impressive riding but I hoped on my baord and got out there
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/Willriding.jpg

We followed up the riding with a trip around Orlando a few feet off the ground :)
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/HelicopterRide4.jpg

What a GREAT time! Much respect to Shaun for being such a good host and friend. My family and I are truly blessed to be able to have vacations like this.

[KG's Supra24]

Wow, that is awesome!!!

Did he make you wear those shirts? ;)

[jet]

Your a lucky man Will.

[Okie Boarder]

Awesome Will. I hear Shaun is a really cool guy.

[wspeedin]

Wow, that is awesome!!!

Did he make you wear those shirts? ;)

Lol, Nah, my nautique dealer asked me to wear them and since he let's us store our supra on his lot I felt compelled to uphold his request.

[wiatowski]

I'm jealous.... You need to get some video of you out there shedding it up! nice pic. I like the pic of the osmosis.
When were you down there? Shaun just cracked some ribs on the 17th at the Wake Games.

[Bkrobz]

I know I already posted this month, but today was beautiful. Water temp was 64 so a little better. Got to try out the new Ronix Surfer. Good times. Here are a couple scenery shots:

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[wspeedin]

I'm jealous.... You need to get some video of you out there shedding it up! nice pic. I like the pic of the osmosis.
When were you down there? Shaun just cracked some ribs on the 17th at the Wake Games.

We actually rode with him on the Monday before WakeGames. Hung out with him that Thursday at WakeGames and then the next day he broke his ribs. I talked to him the other day and he said he is doing better but as usual his ribs are killing him and breathing hurts but is getting better.


Bkrobz, nothing wrong with posting more than once. Especially if you are out more often than once a month. :)

[jet]

My whole family hit the cable park last night. Lil Jack hit the 2.0 cable and then Laura and I hit the main cable and the NEW BIG kicker (HOLY SH*T its big) and my lovely and beautiful Halle was snapping pictures. She didnt want to get her hair wet. lol. Fun night for sure.9570957195729573

[jet]

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[wspeedin]

Looking good Jet! Did you rent that Slingshot board or is that yours? how did you like it?

[jet]

No thats my new park riding board. i think I like it?? My other board is a Parks Carbon flat 3-stage which I love!! But this board is a hybrid of both. Slight 3-stage and a lil continous. I wanted something different than my board so i could have 2- different boards to ride. Its a lil hard to tell on a short track like the park, but i will get it out behind the boat soon and really figure out what it will do. like I said though, no negatives so far! I am thinking of jumping to the new slingshot Carbon. : ))

[86 century]

Must be nice to have a park that close. I haft to drive an hour and half to closest board shop.
I ask them about a cable park the kid looked at me like I had two heads.

[jet]

3 miles away. : ))

[Moose]

Jet I would like to know how that slingshot does behind your boat. I've been thinking about gettin one.

[jet]

Another week or two and I can report.

[sydneyACE]

Happy Birthday to me!! So I showed up to work this AM and found a BIG rectangular box (and a smaller one too) on my desk. My GF snuck-by after I left work yesterday and left it for me. I was pretty excited when I realized what it was.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/sydneyACE/April.jpg

I can't say it was a complete surprise. She knows how picky I am about my stuff. She wouldn't have bought me a board without figuring-out exactly what I wanted first.

It's a Ronix Vault 139, with the District bindings.

I can't wait to get on the water and try it out. It's a HUGE upgrade from the one I was using before, a faded old Hyperlite with bindings falling-apart. Last summer when I went to put it on, the nylon straps just fell-apart. My brother left it sitting in the sun...

I got the boat running, and ready to go. All I need now is for the water to rise-up to the ramp at the lake. It would be nice if the water warmed-up to, but I will ride either-way. I'm just guessing, but with all the snow melting into the lake, it's probably no more than 45-50*.

[jet]

Ooooo..nice!

[jet]

My wife is doing some website stuff for Hydrous cable Park and they are having some shirts done up. Anyone recognize the guy wakeboarding?? yeah, you know him??9598

[Chad Mueller]

New 22 Launch to replace my '07 Mobius. Took delivery last weekend and as you can see the crew is stoked. Can't wait to get enough hours to begin pulling riders.
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[jet]

WOW! That is pretty man. She will look pretty on the water.

[cigars n scotch]

Nice boat, I dig the color scheme. Have fun keeping that black clean.

[mapleleaf]

My wife is doing some website stuff for Hydrous cable Park and they are having some shirts done up. Anyone recognize the guy wakeboarding?? yeah, you know him??9598

And Forum members will be offered them for cheap? love it...Jet you da man....
hmmm, on second thought lets keep'm in business, full price would be better....show me the way...

[ScottnAz]

Looks like another great month for Supra owners, great pics...

And Chad........that thing is badass!!!!