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wotan2525
08-30-2016, 05:35 PM
New boat finally arrived. I've been shopping all summer and the right deal finally came up. I wanted to stick with Skiiers Choice (Was looking hard for a deal on a 242 or new MOJO) but just couldn't find the right boat in my price range. Plus, the BU w/ the illusion tower has always been one of my dream boats.

http://i.imgur.com/Q0QlZjU.jpg

I still plan on sticking around here, though. I know vintage Supras pretty well and I'm still excited to see what all you crazy people are up to.

And no, Cadunkle -- I will not be tearing all the fuel-injection off and replacing with a big block ford with a carb. :p
Poorhouse
08-30-2016, 06:31 PM
Nice choice, it looks great. :D
MJHKnox
08-30-2016, 07:29 PM
Nice. What year is that?
Jetlink
08-30-2016, 10:10 PM
And no, Cadunkle -- I will not be tearing all the fuel-injection off and replacing with a big block ford with a carb. :p

How about a small block Ford?
wotan2525
08-31-2016, 10:43 AM
Nice. What year is that?

2004..... I shopped/drove everything from 2004 - 2017 and decided this was the sweet spot for me for price (and I'm super, super, super skeptical of the computer screens in the new boats.)
lively
08-31-2016, 07:31 PM
Looks good ! congrats !
Cusefan78
08-31-2016, 08:16 PM
2004..... I shopped/drove everything from 2004 - 2017 and decided this was the sweet spot for me for price (and I'm super, super, super skeptical of the computer screens in the new boats.)
Congrats. Boat looks great. I totally agree with the screens. They are going to be a huge headache down the road.
MJHKnox
08-31-2016, 09:55 PM
2004..... super skeptical of the computer screens in the new boats.)

I agree. Most of these new boats are under warranty. How will those unit perform in 5yrs? 10yrs?

What's the cost going to be?

When I read these forums, it appears to be a software update/reset, then the unit gets swapped out.

My last iPad only lasted 3 years. I do not have kids beating on it and it was not abused. Then the board goes badinage day. So $250 in parts or just buy a new unit? Not a Apple fan to start with.


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michael hunter
09-01-2016, 08:57 AM
I would put Malibu on par with Supra let us know how it goes .
SupraCLT
09-01-2016, 10:27 AM
Congrats on the BU my man, that is a fantastic boat! I was really sweating a 23 LSV myself but couldn't find a good deal...
SquamInboards
09-01-2016, 11:13 AM
2004..... I shopped/drove everything from 2004 - 2017 and decided this was the sweet spot for me for price (and I'm super, super, super skeptical of the computer screens in the new boats.)

Couldn't agree more. I think my sweet spot for a boat is more like 1998. Relatively simple EFI and no digital gauges, screens, throttle/shift control, or ignition switch. I see way too many issues with all the electronics in newer boats, no thanks. And I worked at a marina for 8 years and I'm in IT. So, yeah.

Nice boat, congrats!
Jetlink
09-01-2016, 12:43 PM
I see way too many issues with all the electronics in newer boats, no thanks. And I worked at a marina for 8 years and I'm in IT. So, yeah.

At work, we joke about how we trouble shoot or "fix" any messages that they plane throws. Just turn it off and reset it.
cadunkle
09-04-2016, 08:00 AM
Malibu makes a nice boat. They seem fairly well built and throw a nice wake. I won't touch the fancy electronics though, I deal with technology all day and stay strictly mechanical when I'm not at work. What was the fate of the Saltare, went to a good home I presume?
wotan2525
09-06-2016, 03:17 PM
What was the fate of the Saltare, went to a good home I presume?

Yes. Sold it to a very nice family in the spring. I believe he's on the forum (or at least has been.) Last I heard him and his family were enjoying their summer on it and I have received several reports of it being seen on local highways and lakes.
TitanTn
10-05-2016, 10:09 PM
You're definitely going to need to come to the Supra Reunion now - just to confuse everyone. Beautiful boat. Congrats.
wotan2525
10-06-2016, 04:35 PM
You're definitely going to need to come to the Supra Reunion now - just to confuse everyone. Beautiful boat. Congrats.

Hahaha -- What I need is for you to get a twin Malibu so that I don't feel so alone scrolling through these pages!
TitanTn
10-06-2016, 09:29 PM
Hahaha -- What I need is for you to get a twin Malibu so that I don't feel so alone scrolling through these pages!

Hey! You're the one who broke up the twin-sy thing we had going on! I don't have any more ski boats, but my boat ownership has grown to three - much more than I should have.