New to me Sunsport 242

[Mischief IV]

I finally pulled the trigger on a new to me 2012 Sunsport 242. If you don't know me or haven't seen my other Supra, it is a 1983 Supra Rider that has been in the family since new named Mischief IV. I am the 4th owner and just completed 17 years of ownership. I have attended the Southern Supra Reunion all five years that it has been held with the first three pulling the old boat along. Short backstory...I have MJHKnox to thank for all of this. At one reunion, he said park your boat and come drive mine so I can surf. So, along with Gogger, we jumped in his boat and I spent the better part of a day trying to figure out what a surf boat was all about. Talk about culture shock, I hadn't driven anything that nice ever and the fact that it had Perfect Pass, I didn't really have to do anything, made it all the more comical. I was overthinking the driving part but it handled like a barge and definitely not like my Rider. It didn't take long and Gogger went home and bought a 2006 24SSV. I went home and bought a lake house...then a pontoon boat...then a jet ski all the while tearing the Rider apart for another complete upholstery re-do and engine clean. (Call me crazy!) That will be a different thread coming up.
Eventually, I figured the surfing part out thanks to visits from Gogger and MJHKnox at the lake house. They knew it was just a matter of time before I purchased a surfboat for myself.

So, this year the wife really wanted to attempt wake surfing at the reunion which she did with much help from Loadup and MJHKnox. (See 2016 Supra Reunion pics) She had a blast and now had awakened her inner surfer self in which she sent me Craigslist ads with gorgeous local Supras for sale. We found this beautiful 2012 with low hours and went for a drive to look at it. Two weeks later, it was parked in my driveway. Not only did I get a helluva deal, I successfully ended the drought in GA. Since she has been at her new house for the week, it has rained four or five days. Not a drop in months and then Bam!

I knew I really wouldn't get a chance to use it so I went ahead and winterized it yesterday and put her in storage for the next few months. There are a few things I will change, the first being to swap out the 600 lb bags to 1100 lb for rears which I have already ordered. I think it has a leak somewhere in the overflow hose for the center bag that needs to be addressed. Haven't found much else wrong or anything urgent to address. She needs a good buff and polish and I'm sure the black gelcoat will drive me crazy to keep clean but she is so so sexy with great lines.

The boat has 86 hours in total with only 39 hours on the motor. There was a warranty issue and the factory installed new motor after the PO reported issues with the CAT Back exhaust system. He refused to have them swap just the exhaust and instead they replaced the entire motor Spring of '14. It is the Indmar 350 MPI with 345 HP with about 370 ft. lb of torque. I wish it had the 409 HP but this thing gets up and goes far better than I would have ever believed. It does have the upgraded ACME 1235 14.5 x 14.25 4 blade prop. I think I hit 38 mph as the top speed which is probably the best that prop can do seeing it is better for slow and easy with extra torque.

From what I was told, it was on display at a boat show (low serial number - #eight) for 2012. The tower and swim platform are from 2013. The S-bend was a different tower than the 2012 and prior. They platform just had all new SeaDek replaced several days before I picked it up.

For stereo it has 10 speakers plus a subwoofer. It has five different locations in which to adjust the volume level and/ or make changes to unit. One location is fine with me. It has several amps and doesn't sound too bad. It does have the speed intensity setting to lower or increase volume with speed.

The Supra Vision dash will be a nice touch once I get to fully use it more. This boat has pretty much all the bells and whistles anyone could want. The heaters were nice to use to keep our hands warm on a cold November day. Anything I missed, I'm sure the pics will show. Anyways, enjoy!

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[Mischief IV]

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[Mischief IV]

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[Mischief IV]

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[Mischief IV]

Keeping the kid sister as part of the fleet. I will try to do another thread soon on the latest rebuild.

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[Mischief IV]

Found a few more pics of the 242.

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[Mischief IV]

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[gogger]

Very nice. Congratulations. Can't wait to see it in person.

[michael hunter]

Congrats on the new boat. I'm sorry I couldn't come out and see it in person. Looks brand new.

[MJHKnox]

The pics look so much better on my PC. That was the first thing I said - looks brand new.
Looking forward to riding on it.

[MJHKnox]

Your hidden compartment. Mine goes back to the transom.

17876

[4alkings]

Congratulations on the purchase. Good looking boat. I have the 2011 Launch in same color scheme. This past season was our first year with the boat and the family really enjoyed it. Very roomy and great for taking along friends. Enjoy!

[Mischief IV]

Congrats on the new boat. I'm sorry I couldn't come out and see it in person. Looks brand new.

Sorry we missed you that day. Hope you are feeling better now. Thanks for all the advice and setting me up with the right saleswoman.

MJHKnox...Wow, you take the blame well and I didn't know it has secret compartments.

[Mischief IV]

Congratulations on the purchase. Good looking boat. I have the 2011 Launch in same color scheme. This past season was our first year with the boat and the family really enjoyed it. Very roomy and great for taking along friends. Enjoy!

What motor do you have and how are you set up for surfing if applicable?

[MJHKnox]

Sorry we missed you that day. Hope you are feeling better now. Thanks for all the advice and setting me up with the right saleswoman.

MJHKnox...Wow, you take the blame well and I didn't know it has secret compartments.
Last owner might have left their stash in there.

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[4alkings]

What motor do you have and how are you set up for surfing if applicable?

I have the 5.7L Indmar. I have 1000lb sacs in the rear and standard ballast upfront. We have struggled a bit with getting the desired push for surfing. Late in the season I added an 800lb bag that we place on the seat surf side. Huge wake, but still not great push. I'm going to try a suck gate this next season. All that said, we love the boat. Plenty of power, plenty of room, and its a head turner on the water. I built a sub enclosure for the stereo and went with (2) 10" kicker 2 ohm subs. Really brought the sound system to life.

[MJHKnox]

I have the 5.7L Indmar. I have 1000lb sacs in the rear and standard ballast upfront. We have struggled a bit with getting the desired push for surfing. Late in the season I added an 800lb bag that we place on the seat surf side. Huge wake, but still not great push. I'm going to try a suck gate this next season. All that said, we love the boat. Plenty of power, plenty of room, and its a head turner on the water. I built a sub enclosure for the stereo and went with (2) 10" kicker 2 ohm subs. Really brought the sound system to life.
Do you have the center bag full?
I assume that would be ?600? more.

Do you run with weight in the bow?

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[Mischief IV]

I have the 5.7L Indmar. I have 1000lb sacs in the rear and standard ballast upfront. We have struggled a bit with getting the desired push for surfing. Late in the season I added an 800lb bag that we place on the seat surf side. Huge wake, but still not great push. I'm going to try a suck gate this next season. All that said, we love the boat. Plenty of power, plenty of room, and its a head turner on the water. I built a sub enclosure for the stereo and went with (2) 10" kicker 2 ohm subs. Really brought the sound system to life.

I was impressed with this motor. It really felt strong and quick so glad to hear the same from you.
Haven't got to try out the wake yet. We played around with it a lot on the last day we went out filling the bags and messing around with the wake plate some. Have you adjusted your speed to get a better push?
With the bags being just 600 lbs in rear, I thought it was a good size wave.
If you look at the picture I have of the bags, hard for me to believe that front bag even fits underneath the floor up front. Dealer said it was a 500 lb bag.
It really pushed the door on the floor up when was full.
I've already talked about the suckgate being a priority with the other three guys that have replied to this thread. I'm hoping for good success with that and learning how to dial in this wake once I get a chance.

[4alkings]

Do you have the center bag full?
I assume that would be ?600? more.

Do you run with weight in the bow?

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The boat is equipped with a hard tank and bag in the front. Total factory ballast setup was 1700lbs. Rear bags were 400lbs each, so front system should be 900lbs. I've tried running it at 80% full and with 20%. Not much difference. The best thing we did is run with the extra 800lb bag on surf side seat. The best we were able to do was drop rope for about 15-20 seconds. We typically run at about 10.5 mph. Tried faster and slower, but that seems the best. Can't wait for summer so we can work it some more.

[Mischief IV]

The boat is equipped with a hard tank and bag in the front. Total factory ballast setup was 1700lbs. Rear bags were 400lbs each, so front system should be 900lbs. I've tried running it at 80% full and with 20%. Not much difference. The best thing we did is run with the extra 800lb bag on surf side seat. The best we were able to do was drop rope for about 15-20 seconds. We typically run at about 10.5 mph. Tried faster and slower, but that seems the best. Can't wait for summer so we can work it some more.

Hard tank up front? Good for you, didn't know the Launch was that much different than Sunsport. Only hard tank I have is the gas tank but that would add another 420 lbs of ballast if I can afford to fill up the 68 gallons of gas it holds.

With what I had setup, the wake looked real good at 10.8 mph but I'm sure that might change slightly with increasing the bags in rear.

[MJHKnox]

if I can afford to fill up the 68 gallons of gas it holds.

That's just one vessel. What about the other three? Ha Ha.
I still want to ski from the Rider next summer, if I remember how. So do not sell it. Or the other ones.

Next summer I will be showing up with my extra ballast bags and pumps. You do not have to worry about weight.
If you do not use them, we will weight Scott's boat with the big motor.

[4alkings]

Hard tank up front? Good for you, didn't know the Launch was that much different than Sunsport. Only hard tank I have is the gas tank but that would add another 420 lbs of ballast if I can afford to fill up the 68 gallons of gas it holds.

With what I had setup, the wake looked real good at 10.8 mph but I'm sure that might change slightly with increasing the bags in rear.

With the hard tank and ballast bag the front of the boat has raised seating across the bow, no walking area thru or beyond the windshield. The other hard tank (68 gallon) can be pricey especially if you fill up on the lake. I have a place that sell 91 octane off the water that is a bit more reasonable than the marina. We usually burn at least half a tank a day during the summer.

I am able to get a very large wake out of the boat - push really is my only issue.

[MJHKnox]

With the hard tank and ballast bag the front of the boat has raised seating across the bow, no walking area thru or beyond the windshield. The other hard tank (68 gallon) can be pricey especially if you fill up on the lake. I have a place that sell 91 octane off the water that is a bit more reasonable than the marina. We usually burn at least half a tank a day during the summer.

I am able to get a very large wake out of the boat - push really is my only issue.
Ever try less weight in the front?

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[Jetlink]

I still want to ski from the Rider next summer, if I remember how.

Who skis anymore? If he has the Rider in the water next summer I want in too.

[Mischief IV]

That's just one vessel. What about the other three? Ha Ha.
I still want to ski from the Rider next summer, if I remember how. So do not sell it. Or the other ones.

Next summer I will be showing up with my extra ballast bags and pumps. You do not have to worry about weight.
If you do not use them, we will weight Scott's boat with the big motor.

So far nothing sold. The Rider will be ready come hell or high-water and seeing that we are still in a drought, it may be the prior option. Of course, gas prices will go up again I'm sure since it is a rigged system. I usually went through 36 gallons a weekend, so I am going to add two more gas containers this year to my collection.

I really want to see you ski.

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[Mischief IV]

Who skis anymore?

Says the guy sporting a Comp...and riding Connelly skis.

I ski. You ski. We all ski for funski.

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[NorCalPR]

Ever try less weight in the front?

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Less weight up front on a tall wave means a taller wave with a shorter pocket....

Fwiw your pocket may be too short. Lengthen the wave with more weight up front, less in back, or with something to delay the convergence...


Pics help and tell a lot about your wave.

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[chris young]

Me ski too! All I can say is once you start turning buoys, it's a never ending progression.

[Jetlink]

Says the guy sporting a Comp...and riding Connelly skis.

Yeah, well stay off my lawn you darn kids and keep my water glassy!

[MJHKnox]

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You are the 'gas-can-man'

[Mischief IV]

You are the 'gas-can-man'

I've been called worse.

If I could put a gas station on the dock, I would. Two minutes to the marina by boat where they charge twice as much as the gas station two minutes away by car.
It's a no brainer where my fleet stays very thirsty.

[Loadup]

Congrats
That is such a clean 242, I'm soooo jealous ! Put me in on the skiing list but also barefooting behind that eye watering rocket.

[gogger]

You should at least build a fueling station with clear hose from the house down to the dock. And a fuel nozzle at the dock. Pour it in up top and dispense it at the dock. At least then you wouldn't have to carry the cans up and down the stairs. Although it is good exercise.

[Mischief IV]

Congrats
That is such a clean 242, I'm soooo jealous ! Put me in on the skiing list but also barefooting behind that eye watering rocket.

Thanks. You're on the list.

[Mischief IV]

I have the new 1100 lb. Fat Sacs that showed up in time for Christmas. So out with the 600 lbs. and in with the new.

Question is...the Supra Vision Dash shows in percentage the level of water in bags. When I swap over, can I re-program the dash to let it know that I have 1100 lb. and not 600 lb. bags in rear?

[markthered]

I have the new 1100 lb. Fat Sacs that showed up in time for Christmas. So out with the 600 lbs. and in with the new.

Question is...the Supra Vision Dash shows in percentage the level of water in bags. When I swap over, can I re-program the dash to let it know that I have 1100 lb. and not 600 lb. bags in rear?

I have a 2011, so not sure if the 2012 is different, but you can reprogram my 2011. You actually just reprogram the timer. So, instead of taking 4 min 30 sec to fill up a 600 lb bag (and it says you're at whatever % based on time elapsed, not on any actual sensor in the bag), you can program it to 8 min to fill up a 1,100 lb bag.

You may need to play with the timer a bit, and in my 2011, it is by far an exact timer - at times it may think the bag is full, but it's not yet, or vice versa. As I get close to fill / empty, I manually look and listen to the pumps to avoid running the pumps without water.

Just go into the settings on the Vision screen to adjust the timers.

Again, mileage may vary on your 2012.

[MJHKnox]

I have the new 1100 lb. Fat Sacs that showed up in time for Christmas. So out with the 600 lbs. and in with the new.

Question is...the Supra Vision Dash shows in percentage the level of water in bags. When I swap over, can I re-program the dash to let it know that I have 1100 lb. and not 600 lb. bags in rear?
I recall playing with that on a boat. There was a screen under a menu > utilities > default settings. The screen had individual timer settings for port, stbd, etc.
Shows mins/secs.

Someone else has a thread about setting that menu:
Swapping the bags
Fill with the current settings while manually timing.
Manually fill the remainder till it comes out the vents while manually timing.
Then adjust the computer settings.
Or just manually time it and adjust the computer.


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[Mischief IV]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll hope to figure it out when spring comes.

Only had the boat for a week before I put it up in storage so I have to refer to these pics to see if it was all a dream or not.

Need a board and ropes now.

[JesseC]

So far nothing sold. The Rider will be ready come hell or high-water and seeing that we are still in a drought, it may be the prior option. Of course, gas prices will go up again I'm sure since it is a rigged system. I usually went through 36 gallons a weekend, so I am going to add two more gas containers this year to my collection.

I really want to see you ski.

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Now all you need to do is get the resonator delete kit from SLP for the tow vehicle. It changes your exhaust to out the passenger side instead of straight back aiming at your far right gas can. I too use a hitch gas can carrier but did the SLP resonator delete to move the exhaust gasses over. It adds a little cabin noise but makes the truck sound good and gets rid of that little trash can hanging out the back. 30 minute install and only $99.


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[MJHKnox]

Now all you need to do is get the resonator delete kit from SLP for the tow vehicle. It changes your exhaust to out the passenger side instead of straight back aiming at your far right gas can. I too use a hitch gas can carrier but did the SLP resonator delete to move the exhaust gasses over. It adds a little cabin noise but makes the truck sound good and gets rid of that little trash can hanging out the back. 30 minute install and only $99.
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Get on that Daniel instead of going to the boat show.

[Mischief IV]

Get on that Daniel instead of going to the boat show.

Yeah, like that will happen. :p

[Mischief IV]

Now all you need to do is get the resonator delete kit from SLP for the tow vehicle. It changes your exhaust to out the passenger side instead of straight back aiming at your far right gas can. I too use a hitch gas can carrier but did the SLP resonator delete to move the exhaust gasses over. It adds a little cabin noise but makes the truck sound good and gets rid of that little trash can hanging out the back. 30 minute install and only $99.

Good idea but I have another tow pig for the lake house this year. Just purchased a '99 Yukon SLT 4x4 with 105K miles and it has side exhaust so don't think I will change the lovely exhaust note on my Denali.

[Kma4444]

Very nice, it's the Sunsport clone to our Launch. We still love ours, just wish the carpet unsnapped.

Congrats!!!!

[Mischief IV]

Very nice, it's the Sunsport clone to our Launch. We still love ours, just wish the carpet unsnapped.

Congrats!!!!

Thanks, I had sent you a PM before I bought it to try and get your thoughts on this model as I remembered you had one just like it. Agreed on the carpet. Could be a fun photo shoot with the two of these together.

[TitanTn]

Bags...weight...waves....blah, blah. You need to bring both boats to the Reunion this year and I'll gladly pilot Mischief IV for you. Now that's a sexy beast of a boat.

[Jetlink]

Bags...weight...waves....blah, blah. You need to bring both boats to the Reunion this year and I'll gladly pilot Mischief IV for you. Now that's a sexy beast of a boat.

Is your Supra still "inop" currently?

[TitanTn]

Is your Supra still "inop" currently?

Nope. It's running fine. Or at least it was when I winterized it. Feeling pretty good about having all of the bugs worked out and am ready for this coming summer. I just think it'd be a shame for you know who to show up in that wake monster and leave the true beauty at home.

[Mischief IV]

Bags...weight...waves....blah, blah. You need to bring both boats to the Reunion this year and I'll gladly pilot Mischief IV for you. Now that's a sexy beast of a boat.

Remember that one time at band camp when you kidnapped me and stole my boat?

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Nope. It's running fine. Or at least it was when I winterized it. Feeling pretty good about having all of the bugs worked out and am ready for this coming summer. I just think it'd be a shame for you know who to show up in that wake monster and leave the true beauty at home.


Mr. TitanTn, please re-read post #1 in this thread. If I recall, last time I brought the "sexy beast", we ended up anchoring it and jumping in to drive the surf boats. The Rider should be (will be?) on a lift at La Casa Del Lago when the "After Party" begins. If you show up, you are more than welcome to wax it! :cool:

Also, love the term Wake Monster. :p

[TitanTn]

Remember that one time at band camp when you kidnapped me and stole my boat?

Yes, I remember that day fondly. And I aim to do it again.




Mr. TitanTn, please re-read post #1 in this thread. If I recall, last time I brought the "sexy beast", we ended up anchoring it and jumping in to drive the surf boats. The Rider should be (will be?) on a lift at La Casa Del Lago when the "After Party" begins. If you show up, you are more than welcome to wax it! :cool:

Also, love the term Wake Monster. :p

Just because you now have a surf fetish, it doesn't justify abandoning the Rider to go hang with the "cool kids." The only way I do show up is that Rider WILL BE on the lift. :cool:

[Mischief IV]

Finally got the registration from the DNR.

Would like to get a nice set of letters/ numbers that match the raised Supra on the side if possible.

Looking for suggestions on best options. Let me know.

[TitanTn]

Design your own and get them printed anywhere vinyl graphics are printed. Give me some direction on what you'd like and I can get them designed.

[Mischief IV]

Design your own and get them printed anywhere vinyl graphics are printed. Give me some direction on what you'd like and I can get them designed.

I was hoping there was a better option than vinyl.
Raised chrome 3" letter/ numbers to match Supra logo.

[TitanTn]

I was hoping there was a better option than vinyl.
Raised chrome 3" letter/ numbers to match Supra logo.

There's always other options, but the question of better is debatable depending on personal requirements.

[Mischief IV]

Let me rephrase the question then. Do you know of any different options vs vinyl?
(This is a boat forum, not law school btw.)

You know me, I can make my own and have them chromed if it's what I wanted.
You have a 3D printer I can borrow?

Post pics if you have done any custom registration letters for your Supra other than vinyl. I can always default to simple vinyl.

Thanks in advance.

[MJHKnox]

Something smaller? I like the chrome letter look.

17949

[TitanTn]

Let me rephrase my original answer. Better is a relative term because I don't like thick chrome letters for the registration numbers. But that's me. So if I'm answering the question about something better - for me it's designed vinyl versus a stock vinyl off the shelf.

But if you like it, then I'm on board (hope to be literally this summer!) I don't have a 3D printer but I might be able to get to one. Let me know what you want.

[Mischief IV]

Let me rephrase my original answer. Better is a relative term because I don't like thick chrome letters for the registration numbers. But that's me. So if I'm answering the question about something better - for me it's designed vinyl versus a stock vinyl off the shelf.

But if you like it, then I'm on board (hope to be literally this summer!) I don't have a 3D printer but I might be able to get to one. Let me know what you want.

I know you and know chrome raised is not for you and I would despise you if you ever put those on your gorgeous '86 Saltaré.

Let's fast forward thirty years though and take in consideration the title of this thread which is "New to me Sunsport 242."

Seeing that the sides of this boat have 6 feet of chrome lettering, I was perhaps considering something to accent the logo or make similar in color/ style for consistency sake.
If that doesn't exist, then I can accept vinyl but want to see what's out there before
I make my final decision.

[TitanTn]

Click this: Big Shiny Numbers (http://www.miladisplays.com/plasticletterslogo.htm)

[Mischief IV]

Click this: Big Shiny Numbers (http://www.miladisplays.com/plasticletterslogo.htm)

There you go boss! You're more than just a pretty face. Now go and dust off my 351W would ya? :-P

[Jetlink]

There you go boss! You're more than just a pretty face. Now go and dust off my 351W would ya? :-P

Why? Is the boat ready for it finally?

[TitanTn]

Why? Is the boat ready for it finally?

I think he was just practicing his speech for when it IS ready. I certainly didn't jump to actually dust it off yet.

[Mischief IV]

I think he was just practicing his speech for when it IS ready. I certainly didn't jump to actually dust it off yet.

There's always other options, but the question of whether you can jump is debatable depending on who you ask.

[MJHKnox]

Is it summer yet? I want a ride on that new boat.

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[Mischief IV]

Is it summer yet? I want a ride on that new boat.

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Can you wait 5 weeks? Will be pulling it out the weekend of April 8th if all goes to plan.

[Jetlink]

Can you wait 5 weeks? Will be pulling it out the weekend of April 8th if all goes to plan.

Just in time to have it change color to "pollen yellow!"

[Mischief IV]

Just in time to have it change color to "pollen yellow!"

Still beats Volunteer Orange. Haha!

[MJHKnox]

Ha ha. I've always supported Ohio State .... and Peyton.

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[Jetlink]

Still beats Volunteer Orange. Haha!

The Knoxville airport always has the latest Malibu wake boat sitting on a tri-axle trailer in the ticket lobby that is done in that color.

[BigCity444]

Sharp boat! Is the wake ski-able? I've rode with Ben a few times up in IL and understand that this will not be a Comp wake.

[Mischief IV]

Sharp boat! Is the wake ski-able? I've rode with Ben a few times up in IL and understand that this will not be a Comp wake.

Thanks, we are loving it so far. I'm sure you can ski behind it. Not sure I'd want to if other options are available. I have not tried it yet. It has the pull up pylon in rear if needed. It weighs more than double what a Comp weighs (approx. 4600 lbs vs 2200 lbs) and with the motor in the back, leaves quite a wake.

We bought the boat to wake surf/ wakeboard so efforts have been geared towards finding the best wake every chance we get. I've already put 20+ hours on it so far this season. I will try to post some of wake minus ballast at good cruising speed sometime for you.

Here are some newer pics now. New lift was needed to store at lake and has 6500 lb. capacity.

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_4617_zpsjuxysddh.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_4617_zpsjuxysddh.jpg.html)

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[Mischief IV]

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_5241_zpsmsqp8vlc.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_5241_zpsmsqp8vlc.jpg.html)

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_3836_zpsnv7vdtbe.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_3836_zpsnv7vdtbe.jpg.html)

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_8207_zpscbffazdu.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_8207_zpscbffazdu.jpg.html)

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[Mischief IV]

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_8557_zps5phemyun.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_8557_zps5phemyun.jpg.html)

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http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_8172_zpsfymd41qx.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_8172_zpsfymd41qx.jpg.html)

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[ChillinOj]

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_5241_zpsmsqp8vlc.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_5241_zpsmsqp8vlc.jpg.html)

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_3836_zpsnv7vdtbe.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_3836_zpsnv7vdtbe.jpg.html)

Late to the thread, but great looking boat!

Is this with a suckgate or no? I just got the nauticurl for my 2011 242 & it cleaned up my wave in no time, through really I never tried to get the boat to surf before this year...

[Mischief IV]

Is this with a suckgate or no? I just got the nauticurl for my 2011 242 & it cleaned up my wave in no time, through really I never tried to get the boat to surf before this year...

These pics are without a suck gate. Purchased one before Memorial Day to try it out but suction cups do not like the side of my curved boat.
Sent back to manufacturer and they have modified. Will test out this upcoming weekend. Bit of a disappointment so far in that regards but boat has surfable wave with the 1100s in rear. Few extra people help. Height and length of wave is good but need little more push. Every time we go out, we play around with a different setting. We are still in discovery phase.

[ChillinOj]

oh wow that's pretty good considering no gate of any kind on there. But i'm running basically the same setup as you with 1100's in the rear lockers.

As a side note, with my gate on, I'm putting it basically as far back as I can get it then angling the plate so it creates a bit of list as well. That seemed about to be money with rear sacks full, ~20% up front, no plate, & running that 10.5 or so. I'll try & get a pic next time I go out, but good luck in the mean time!

[Mischief IV]

As a side note, with my gate on, I'm putting it basically as far back as I can get it then angling the plate so it creates a bit of list as well. That seemed about to be money with rear sacks full, ~20% up front, no plate, & running that 10.5 or so. I'll try & get a pic next time I go out, but good luck in the mean time!

Thanks for the info. Yup, heard the suck gate is the ticket. I'll find out soon enough. I looked up the Nauticurl. On back order.
So right now I list mine over. 1100 whichever side we surf and usually 20-30 percent on opposite bag. Few people help on same side. Center bag at 100 to keep bow low in water. Usually put a person up front as well. Wake plate up and 10.5 or 10.6 mph seems to be perfect speed.

[scottschmitt]

Some pricy options at Wakemakers: https://www.wakemakers.com/wakesurf-systems

[Cooose]

You are just showing off now! Great looking boat!

Congrats on the upgrade.

[Mischief IV]

You are just showing off now! Great looking boat!

Congrats on the upgrade.

Haha, it's what I do!! :) Thanks.

Got suck gate to work yesterday. The mods worked.
Wow, when you put 2200 lbs in rear, full tank of gas and a few people, what a difference it makes. Few pics.

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/ngavdba/IMG_5359_zpsvxl7b7kg.jpg (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/ngavdba/media/IMG_5359_zpsvxl7b7kg.jpg.html)

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[4alkings]

[QUOTE=Mischief IV;129201]Haha, it's what I do!! :) Thanks.

Got suck gate to work yesterday. The mods worked.
Wow, when you put 2200 lbs in rear, full tank of gas and a few people, what a difference it makes. Few pics.

Looks like you got some good length to that wave. What kind of suck gate are you using?

[Mischief IV]

Looks like you got some good length to that wave. What kind of suck gate are you using?

Haven't been back to this thread in awhile. Never saw the question. May have been answered on different thread. Sorry, I'm using the Inland Curl.

https://forum.supraboats.com/showthread.php?19397-Wakeshaper-for-20ssv&highlight=inlandcurl

[Mischief IV]

Well, its been a year and half since I bought the 242 and it sure has been fun so I thought I would update. We had a fantastic summer for 2017 and ended up putting just over 100 hours on the motor as it got used about every weekend. So now it has just over 140 hours on it. I had the oil, V-drive, and tranny fluids changed twice already with one new impeller.

We had 19 family members try to learn to surf. Some were more successful than others but we never gave up trying with each one as we did many 360s time and time again. Even my 68 year old in-laws had to give it a try. "There is a pocket there...I promise you!"
With the Southern Supra Reunion attendees and the neighbors also going at it, close to another 20 people rode behind the work horse. It never failed to produce lots of smiles so it has been well worth the price of admission.

I had to perform 2 separate repairs on the upholstery already as those hot days stretched it open at the seams when it got walked on but they were easy fixes. The wife also got to looking at the iPhone while driving and skimmed some rocks with the prop so she got a nice invoice for that one. Props (get it?) to forum member Gogger for shipping down a temp unit quickly that saved us from purchasing another.

So, after one successful season behind her, I decided to make a few upgrades to enhance the experience for all the future guests.

First off, I got the problematic Vision dash finally fixed. It got sent back to Supra and new firmware. The dealer could not connect and do it local of course, so I ended up getting the invoice for that one. This should make filling the ballast a lot better as I can now change the ballast timer for fill and empty. I bought new green impellers for the three pumps which tended to drain after awhile. See if that is the fix for those.

Second, I like the Sunsport for the walk thru bow which allows me to access the drivers seat easily. However, the front cushion is not long enough to fit a decent sized human on, much less lay down. I ordered skins from Supra and had a custom box made to fill in this area giving us more storage but easily removable to access ballast underneath floor. It is completely carpeted on both sides and just squeezes in for a tight fit. I get a Launch seating now but still easy in/ out at driver's station. May use this for some lead weight storage. See pics.

Third, the stereo sounded decent but gave me a few issues ultimately. You couldn't hear much when surfing because of the exhaust which is Supra Awesome!
I contemplated a FAE exhaust but I live for the sound of an inboard motor. Best thing to do then was to upgrade the stereo. I completely removed all factory Polk, Clarion and Kicker amps and went with Fusion and Wetsounds with 3 separate zones. With the REV8s on the tower, the surfer will definitely hear the music now and I don't have to lose the great exhaust notes. See pics.

Fourth, besides wiping one out on the side of a dock, the wake racks performed sufficiently. But I decided to upgrade the wake racks to the newer Roswell Triton racks with MAG swivels. They are currently on backorder so no pics yet, but can't wait to try them out. I may use the old ones up higher up on the S-bend where they have additional screw holes for just such a thing.

I'm looking forward to summer and the reunion.

BEFORE
https://i.imgur.com/EABtFTg.jpg

AFTER
https://i.imgur.com/PwNPwRI.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rjqETaj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eknruDA.jpg

[Mischief IV]

https://i.imgur.com/JNJ8RYf.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Aehmvxe.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7wNdPlW.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vIEbjIr.jpg

[Mischief IV]

https://i.imgur.com/uwumVHs.jpg

Deleted remote control...custom plate to cover.
https://i.imgur.com/7YGVjJZ.jpg

Deleted tower side cans...custom plate to cover.
https://i.imgur.com/7md4Q1l.jpg

[TitanTn]

You've definitely been up to some Mischief. Looks great - I especially like that new boat and padded covers.

You been up to any other boat work?

[Mischief IV]

You've definitely been up to some Mischief. Looks great - I especially like that new boat and padded covers.

You been up to any other boat work?

Thanks, if you know me, you know I have.

Well, your beloved pontoon got a new custom made bimini in GA Bulldawg red with a black boot to match her sister boat.

[TitanTn]

Thanks, if you know me, you know I have.

Well, your beloved pontoon got a new custom made bimini in GA Bulldawg red with a black boot to match her sister boat.

Fascinating. Any other Supra boat work?

[Jetlink]

Thanks, if you know me, you know I have.

Well, your beloved pontoon got a new custom made bimini in GA Bulldawg red with a black boot to match her sister boat.


Fascinating. Any other Supra boat work?

You two...Oh boy I see the thread coming off the rails now.

[MJHKnox]

Thread off the rails would be a blood-pressure thing when thinking of other Supra boat work.

[TitanTn]

You two...Oh boy I see the thread coming off the rails now.

Your phrasing of this is so much more apropos than you might realize. But no, we didn't come off the rails. In fact, we stayed very securely on them.

[Mischief IV]

Your phrasing of this is so much more apropos than you might realize. But no, we didn't come off the rails. In fact, we stayed very securely on them.

Haha, perfect timing for the inside joke. We wore our safety vests so no one got hurt.

[Jetlink]

Haha, perfect timing for the inside joke. We wore our safety vests so no one got hurt.

And headsets too right?

[TitanTn]

And headsets too right?

I wasn't allowed to touch them...

[Mischief IV]

I wasn't allowed to touch them...

Throw me under the bus? You prefer to yell is my thought.

https://i.imgur.com/ocxHAO6.jpg

[TitanTn]

Throw me under the bus? You prefer to yell is my thought.

That's probably more accurate. Actually, we've used them before but this was a very short run.

[Jetlink]

Throw me under the bus? You prefer to yell is my thought.

https://i.imgur.com/ocxHAO6.jpg

That does not look like a bus to me.

Thread derail complete!

[Mischief IV]

That does not look like a bus to me.

Thread derail complete!

At least you finished what you started! 😁

[Mischief IV]

Never posted pics of the NEW Roswell Triton Surf racks. What a major improvement. Absolutely love them (not the price though). They are so smooth and easy to use. 2 seconds to grab a board and no water in boat after usage. They don't budge while underway and no chatter.


https://i.imgur.com/LC35w8K.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gr0BGXP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/oQ7ru3c.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1V3lQX4.jpg

[Mischief IV]

More Pics...


https://i.imgur.com/uwcGv0E.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rfWWRaz.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/MEYnfc1.jpg

[Mischief IV]

Well, it has been almost 2 years since I posted on my 242 thread. Figure I'd show some updates as I start my 4th season with it.
Boat has been absolutely fabulous for what I paid for it and how it performs. With the cost of the new ones going through the roof or should I say, more expensive than my house with a roof, I'm in for the long haul on this boat. Love the style and shape and she is a strong performer. Is it the best wake, probably not, but I'm not a great surfer so it evens out. When the wave is dialed in, it's really good, long and tall enough. It makes a huge difference to have the lead ballast and the number of people so kinda have an idea after 3 seasons what we might get on any given day with it and how to adjust for each outing.

The boat has about 340 hours on it currently. I purchased it with 40 hours on a new motor which averages out to 100 hours a season so far. It did have a minor hiccup last season as the motor threw a code and the shop couldn't find a resolution. It didn't affect performance at all. The code was cleared and then appeared one more time. It was suspected to be O2 sensors but they checked out and no issue found. Hasn't done it since last August. If you have seen this code on your boat, I'd like to know what your issue is or was. I will a share a pic of it below.

When I purchased it, it did have some dock rash and minor scratches. She cleaned up good but was a 7 out of 10 at best. I decided at the end of last year to have it professionally buffed out and replace all the Supra chrome lettering with new. Not sure why that lettering is so darn expensive but the dealer got me for about $1100 with shipping. (Thanks Skiers Choice!) That included all the 3 Supra logos and the Sunsport 242 lettering.
There was some wet sanding needed in spots as well especially the red gelcoat. The shop I used did an incredible job and in a two week timeline. I could not be more happier.

Here are some pics after the work was done.

https://i.imgur.com/cMjCqfV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/609RWQM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9CofXmM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WDaRepq.jpg

[Mischief IV]

MORE PICS:

https://i.imgur.com/bUs6QAT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sW9dawL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5jbgtKu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jLMnQgh.jpg

[Mischief IV]

MORE PICS:

Sitting in the dock now.


https://i.imgur.com/RFzH3yE.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/8RGavw0.jpg

[TitanTn]

Maybe you should warn people to wear sunglasses when reading this post. That is some serious shine.

[MJHKnox]

Good pics. The last two are really NICE!

[Mischief IV]

Maybe you should warn people to wear sunglasses when reading this post. That is some serious shine.

Thanks. Drive over and see it for yourself. 5 years and counting.


Good pics. The last two are really NICE!

Thanks, the last one is my favorite for sure.

[Jetlink]

Thanks. Drive over and see it for yourself. 5 years and counting.



Thanks, the last one is my favorite for sure.

Can we get a picture of the sunset and a Comp reflecting off the 242, reflecting off the Comp picture?

[Mischief IV]

Can we get a picture of the sunset and a Comp reflecting off the 242, reflecting off the Comp picture?

You don't ask for much do you? Do you want that to reflect first off my forehead or yours?

[Mischief IV]

Well, another 100+ hour season is in the books. Purchased this great boat with 40 engine hours almost 4 years ago and now have just under 440 hours on it. One of the prettiest boats Supra has ever made in my honest opinion. Have not regretted this purchase one bit. The surf wave is great (I'm not a professional) for a 3rd of the cost of what the new barges are going for which makes it even better for my wallet. Thanks goodness for cheaper gas prices this year too.

Update: After wondering why 'Big Sexy' popped codes up on O2 sensors at the end of last year, it became more apparent as to the why this year when the baffle went out in the muffler. Started knocking like rocks in a washer machine. Luckily, it had no bearing on us using the boat and with the pandemic, we missed maybe only two or three weekends at the lake house. I did have a dealer come out and run some tests with their computer and she passed with flying colors and found no issues with O2 sensors. Just another failed cheap muffler. I have been investigating either replacing the muffler (not really cheap dollar wise) or going muffler delete and then add a FAE exhaust for around same price as new muffler. Guess I have a few months to think on it as the boat is now in storage for the winter but glad to know what the issue was with the engine codes.

Update: I finally got my new cover delivered from Evolution Covers after first approaching him in December of 2018. It took some time to find a boat to pattern on the west coast and then for him to go and make the pattern. Once I got in the rotation, he had it sent and then it turns out I had a different tower so I had to send back and wait once again for him to correct which he did all at no cost to me. Cory did a great job and was easy to work with. He has a pattern now for anyone needing a Sunsport 242 or a Launch 242 cover. Most of these boats will be 7-9 years old now and if like mine, stock cover becomes dry rotted with ripped seams and broken plastic connectors. I used the Sunbrella fabric with 10 year warranty. Looks great, fits even better. I am very happy with his work and do recommend if you can wait on a cover.

Pics or it didn't happen so here you go.

https://i.imgur.com/pMm1ztR.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wWOj4wo.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1N4yS6v.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GEaVO7u.jpg

[Mischief IV]

https://i.imgur.com/0YJ7h2y.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/AXhSyXI.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9E9Gz8n.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ktWxjd7.jpg

[j.mo]

Man I love the way your boat looks.
Great choice on color for the cover.


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[Salty87]

minus a point for the cheapo rim on the spare

j/k, killer looking rig all around! The 242 is easily the sweetest looking 'modern' design, imo.

[Jetlink]

minus a point for the cheapo rim on the spare

Some gloss black on that wheel should hide it better.

[MJHKnox]

Some gloss black on that wheel should hide it better.

You know that will get him thinking of the off season projects . . . . .

[Mischief IV]

Man I love the way your boat looks.
Great choice on color for the cover.

Thank you sir for those kind words.


minus a point for the cheapo rim on the spare

j/k, killer looking rig all around! The 242 is easily the sweetest looking 'modern' design, imo.

Lol, love the first comment. Made my day.

Trailer came without spare. Had a flat tire pretty soon after purchase. Tire shop could not find a matching rim. So, bought five new tires and one cheap rim and I’m usually not cheap.

Thanks Salty!

[Jetlink]

You know that will get him thinking of the off season projects . . . . .

I think they are just projects, some bigger than others but that is for an upcoming thread I believe.

[Mischief IV]

Hard to believe but 5 years has passed since I bought my Sunsport 242. Hard to believe she turned 10 years old.
Still loving every minute I get to use it. Turns out it was the best decision to buy used while prices were down to earth and reasonable. I can't believe the prices I am seeing right now on same year models. The new barge pricing is absurd and ridiculous. Good news for me is, the insurance company still has this boat valued way more than I paid for it.

So, we decided to live up at the lake house over the summer for 3.5 months and I for sure would have thought I would put more hours on it than I usually do vs commuting. I average 110 hours a year just on this boat. I did about a 105 hours this past summer with every weekend booked with friends or family except maybe for 3 of those I did not have to entertain. The boat now sits with over 545 hours and running strong.

Memorial Day weekend started with me losing my temp gauge. The thermostat ended up going bad but was stuck open which allowed me to use for a few days before I could get replacement. If it was stuck closed, my family would have been sorely disappointed for those 3 days without surfing.

This is a 2 piece thermostat and needs 2 gaskets. SkiDim sent me only one gasket and so I returned it as I was really pissed off they charged me $15.00 bucks for shipping on a package that weighed maybe 7 ounces. I mailed it back to them for $4.50 and they refunded my money on the T-Stat but not the shipping so I lost $19.50 on that endeavor. SMH. SkiDim has become very arrogant over the pandemic and lost a lot of respect from me.

I drove down to the local Skiers Choice dealer, which I can't stand much either, but they had it in stock for only $43.00...with both gaskets!
Wasn't hard to replace but just took my time to clean old gaskets and make sure all went back together smoothly.

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Finally ordered from Fresh Air Exhaust to replace my stinking muffler. The muffler sounds like its tumbling rocks and has become pretty annoying. It hasn't caused any problems except we could not figure out for a long time why I was getting Co2 sensor codes off Bank 1 and Bank 2.

I debated replacing the muffler but everyone I talk to with mufflers has had an issue or knows someone that has had an issue with them so I figured I would price out FAE and to my surprise, it was cheaper than just replacing the muffler and better for the family while surfing.

I went with the 1 piece Y type with blended welds and side mount option which will be supported from the swim platform. Decided to do muffler delete as well so straight pipes out to FAE which will give me more room in engine bay. Dealer said the exhaust will sound good but more quiet while surfing. Time will tell. He threw in free shipping and when I got invoice, was even less than he proposed and about $100 less than replacement muffler.

When "Big Sexy" gets out of winter storage, this will be priority for install.

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[TitanTn]

So what you're saying is that you didn't get shorted on flecks in the garage floor paint? :D

That's a great deal on the FAE and will be something you appreciate every time you go out on the water.

[Jetlink]

So what you're saying is that you didn't get shorted on flecks in the garage floor paint? :D

That's a great deal on the FAE and will be something you appreciate every time you go out on the water.

Yeah, "little kid" cannot stop talking about TN and GA and wants to go back. Secretly I think she wants us to get a place or move there but that is another discussion. As for surfing I think everyone will enjoy less CO2 intake when surfing.

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So what you're saying is that you didn't get shorted on flecks in the garage floor paint? :D

That's a great deal on the FAE and will be something you appreciate every time you go out on the water.


Yeah, "little kid" cannot stop talking about TN and GA and wants to go back. Secretly I think she wants us to get a place or move there but that is another discussion. As for surfing I think everyone will enjoy less CO2 intake when surfing.

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[yanisroy]

You should at least build a fueling station with clear hose from the house down to the dock. And a fuel nozzle at the dock. Pour it in up top and dispense it at the dock. At least then you wouldn't have to carry the cans up and down the stairs. Although it is good exercise. get-shareit.com (https://get-shareit.com) get-vidmateapk.com (https://get-vidmateapk.com/)

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You should at least build a fueling station with clear hose from the house down to the dock. And a fuel nozzle at the dock. Pour it in up top and dispense it at the dock. At least then you wouldn't have to carry the cans up and down the stairs. Although it is good exercise.

8 cans total for combined 45 gallons.
Going down hill, they are full, you carry 2 cans. Coming back up, empty, you can carry 4. With a bunch of family, we make quick work of it. We have it down to a science and 2 bucks cheaper than marina gas prices. This season no one will be able to afford gas the way it’s going.

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Start of another year so figured I'd update this boat thread as I have come the the conclusion this will be my last 'new' Supra seeing how the world went crazy a few years back with prices on every damn thing shooting to the moon. I am living in another world from the one I grew up in, but at least I was fortunate enough to make it into middle age being financially shrewd before stupidity and absurdity entered the realms of house, boat, car and truck ownership leaving me outside looking in. No way in hell I'd buy another surf boat unless insurance was kind to me in the event something happened to this one but I digress. So, you won't see another new to me Supra thread ever again from me and we will let this be my final curtain call.

Hard for me to believe I have already had this boat in my possession now for a little over 6 years and really hard for me to believe she is officially 11 years old. When I first purchased this boat, I had my doubts as to whether she'd be be mechanically sound and reliable as my Rider was. She has proven me wrong thus far. I am actually in love with this boat now more than ever so hopefully I can keep her running well and on the water for at least another 11 years. I only put 50 hours on it this season due to heavy travel schedule but that is fine with me. She now has 582.8 total hours on the motor (purchased with 40) averaging about 97 hours per season under my stewardship and that would average out to about 53 hours a season by age.

The trailer was showing its age with worn out and very dry carpet. The wood underneath wasn't much better with many lags starting to fall out or be plain loose. Decided to spend a few days bringing back up to snuff. The grey Seadek isn't the prettiest but the trailer gets 14 miles a year and then sits in storage so hard to justify if I want to spend the money to upgrade it. Nevertheless, the bunks had to be redone and while I was at it, I added some nice new Supra trailer guides along with a 3 step buff, polish and wax to make the trailer shine again to match the buff and polish I did this summer on the boat itself.
I ordered some new side lights as well but not shown in pics as the new world order makes us wait 3 weeks on shipping nowadays.

This is the carpet I used which I like very much since it has the rubber backing. https://www.boatcarpetbuys.com/products/boat-trailer-bunk-carpet
I will also have to do my dock this off season so I ordered a ton in different sizes. I must admit this only took 2 days to ship in since I live in GA and all carpet is made in GA so I have that going for me which is nice. I highly recommend. I have used their carpet for the Comp trailer and also my jetski trailer. Will see how it holds up once I redo my dock lifts with the amount of time they are underwater. I do use a spray adhesive along with stainless steel staples for best installation with hopefully some longevity as well.

Anyway, shown in previous posts, I ordered a FAE in Fall of 2021 but never got around to it installing it last spring so that will need to be done soon...with any luck.


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