View Full Version : My Supra is gone.... a little bitter sweet.
After months of shopping for a new boat, I have traded in my '08 22 Supra. Unfortunately I will not be on the lake this year in a Supra, but I am excited about the new ride! I looked a Nautique, MB, Mastercraft, and Malibu.
I was considering the Launch 242 but it is just to large of a boat for what I need, and my dealer does not even have one on demo until April which I still really cant figure out. The Launch 22SSV is really no different other than the '08 I have other than the tower and vision system.
I wanted a boat that has a more advanced ballast system, hard tanks, not so weight sensitive, different seating configuration, and a cleaner wake at lower speeds. When I demo'd the VLX this week, it delivered in all categories.... I was like a moth to the flame! it puts out an incredible wakeboard wake, and a respectable stock surf wake. The Mali-view and touch screen is really nice, along with the fit and finish Malibu offers. The funny thing was what sold my wife on it was the stowable table that you can put up in the center of the boat :)
I ordered a 2011 Malibu VLX, its 21' 6" long.... I attached a few pictures of the order form sent to Malibu. I should be recieving the boat in late March. I am going to be stopping in from time to time to say hi on the board. I really have enjoyed interacting with everyone on this site, you guys are great and a wealth of knowledge. Always was thankful for all the help I recieved on this site.
Hopefully will see one of you on the lake! Be on the lookout for a White/light graphite VLX....
Cheers!
Travis
tg0824SSVGG
01-30-2011, 06:53 PM
Travis, I knew you were thinking about this. Glad
You are happy with what you found. Thanks for all of
Your contributions here, please do stop by!!
Todd
Todd, thank you... I was bummed Supra did not offer anything that would have worked for me. I will always speak highly of the Supra line, I still believe they are great boats.
Okie Boarder
01-30-2011, 07:07 PM
Congrats...looks like it will be very nice. Post some pics after you get it.
dshaff24
01-30-2011, 10:20 PM
I have a buddy down the lake with a newer malibu... Definitly a sweet boat.. Congrats on your purchase
ScottnAz
01-30-2011, 10:23 PM
Bitter sweet, it is Travis! We've lost some good Supra owners this off-season
Good luck, and congrats on the purchase. The next owner of your 22 will be getting an amazing boat, as are you with your new purchase.
One request.....fill us in with pics and recap from your trip to Shasta this year, we'd all appreciate it after your great recap last season. - thanks
As Todd mentioned, thanks for your contributions on this site. I, for one, would not have tackled a couple projects on my boat if it were not for you paving the way with your write-ups and direction.
We'll see ya around
jonyb
01-30-2011, 11:15 PM
Pretty sweet boat dude, you're gonna love it! I know the ones that I've crawled around in that were in my shop were built like no other.
Hey guys, thanks! I am really looking forward to racking up some hours on it this summer! I always wanted to order a boat with the exact colors and options I wanted to have. Below is a youtube video on the boat, its on the 2010 model which is basically identical other than the MTC/steering wheel style they added in 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5aujQ8kx9I&feature=related
Heres a link on the MTC (malibu touch command)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iiys5e3qFsA
TayTay
01-31-2011, 03:14 AM
That looks like a pretty sweet boat. There was a 2006 LSV that caught my eye on craigslist this last week. I am not in the position to get a new boat right now, but Malibu will definetly be on my list of manufacturers to look at. I have heard nothing but great things about their boats. Good luck with your new toy, and like all of the other folks said, thank you for your contributions. I still may tackle that ballast upgrade ;-)
Nice having ya..I think you will be happy. Post em up when she gets there. Jet
Very nice boat! Good luck! I love the MTC. I'm in the electronic biz and that's cool. Surprised you can't use your iPad to start your boat and fill the tanks, but I'm sure that will be available soon. Just need a Wi-Fi connection.
I just don't understand why people need to watch dvd's or play guitar hero in a boat when they should be skiing.
Are we that lazy nowadays that kids can't leave their toys at home. They can watch TV in the headrests on the way to the lake and now at the lake when they get bored with wakesurfing.
Sounds like their next model should be the named the Malibu Babysitter.
I agree, the last item I would ever bring out on the boat would be an Xbox or PS3. I do not even let my kids bring there cell phones, no texting allowed on the boat! Although it might be kind of fun to watch a twilight movie on the lake at night with the LEDs on under the stars....
The playback screen can also be hooked into the tower Camera that will follow the rider and display on the mali-view screen for the driver to see. I did not get this upgrade, it was $1700, could not justify the cost.
jaywidhalm
01-31-2011, 11:59 PM
Travis, good thing I sent that part back as soon as I did!! Holy cow, congrats on the purchase. Did you trade yours in on this or are you going to sell it outright? You will have to let me know if you miss the rear facing bench and the step/cooler set up. That is one of my favorite features of our boats. Keep in touch with us all, as I am sure you will!
sybrmike
02-01-2011, 11:05 AM
Congrats on the new ride - sure it will work out great for you. Don't be a stranger
Travis, good thing I sent that part back as soon as I did!! Holy cow, congrats on the purchase. Did you trade yours in on this or are you going to sell it outright? You will have to let me know if you miss the rear facing bench and the step/cooler set up. That is one of my favorite features of our boats. Keep in touch with us all, as I am sure you will!
Jay, yes I was glad I was able to get you the windstop in time.... The seating arrangement in the Supra with rear facing seat is nice when someone is boarding. However, it does take up a lot of space in the middle of the boat. I also think it causes the weight distribution to be uneven in the boat which might be why the 22 is so weight sensitive. You also loose a seat for someone to use with the stepdown cooler.
I guess time will tell, but after the demo last week I was digging the open feel of the stadium seating.
jaywidhalm
02-01-2011, 09:27 PM
Keep talkin' crazy like that to me and I may have to buy a new one too!! LOL
Best wishes for the summer, again, keep in touch!
Diggs
02-02-2011, 01:24 AM
Fman..... Congrats and look forward to seeing your new ride. Sorry you won't be in a Supra...... Maybe you will get back on the program and come back in a few years....
Fman..... Congrats and look forward to seeing your new ride. Sorry you won't be in a Supra...... Maybe you will get back on the program and come back in a few years....
I was bummed out SC has not done anything to the 22SSV, I wish they would catch up to Malibu on some of there options they offer customers. The ballast system is far superior the the Supra, actually leaps and bounds ahead. Plus the added Wedge even adds more flexibility in the wake. Malibu did a great job tying in the Mali-view and MTC, they really work nicely together. The G3 tower is made in house at Malibu, and folds down with gas assisted shocks, its pretty amazing.
Hopefully I have no regrets, but after the demo ride last week I am going to surprised if I am not grinning from ear to ear each time I am out on the water with it. I will always speak highly of Supra, my family and I had some priceless memories on that boat... and whoever picks my old boat up will get a fantastic boat. They compression tested the motor, 200 lbs in every cylinder after 231 hours.... looks like Indmar is building good engines :)
My dealer just called me today, it starts production Feb 1, and should be at the dealer by the end of February... I wll throw up some pics when it arrives.
RickT
02-23-2011, 04:31 PM
Todd, thank you... I was bummed Supra did not offer anything that would have worked for me. I will always speak highly of the Supra line, I still believe they are great boats.
Good Luck to you. Hope the boat meets your needs. We have a variety of new products coming out over the next few years. Hope one will bring you back to the family. Good to see you posting on Wakeworld threads about Supra.
Sincerely,
Rick Tinker
jzelt
02-25-2011, 02:28 PM
Agree on the part about watching tv, but why not use those to just review a move you made, or watch a video trying to learn a trick while on the water. I don't have a tv, but if I did, it would be for those 2 things only. No movies/video games.
Good luck Fman, but you don't have to ever leave. There is time for both sites and input.
Good Luck to you. Hope the boat meets your needs. We have a variety of new products coming out over the next few years. Hope one will bring you back to the family. Good to see you posting on Wakeworld threads about Supra.
Sincerely,
Rick Tinker
Rick, thank you.... I hope SC has plans to re-design the 22SSV, some options that made me go with the Malibu that the SSV did not have were:
Quad-tank hard tank under floor ballast system, 1250lbs
Exceptional ballast fill/drain system, (Maliview/MTC)
Power wedge (additonal 1200lbs of ballast)
True snap-out carpet, not an overlay (with wet-tek flooring)
Pizza pan (tray above engine for warming towels/gloves, etc..)
Center transom walk-over
Heated drivers seat
Transom seat for putting on wakeboards
Foldable gas assisted tower, forward facing, built in-house, capable of holding 8 boards (surf/wake) (4 sets of board racks that are easily removeable)
MTC (Malibu touch command, keyless start)
Lounge seating with stowable table
Bimini top you can walk under when standing upright (no hunching over)
Excellent color/gelcoat selection
Excellent driver visibility with low dash
Vinyl with three different color options on boat
8 inboat speaker system
Foldable bimini top with large coverage over cockpit and lounge area
Bow area sits higher in water to prevent nose submarine (Supra has a sloped downward nose)
Flip up bow light, (wont break if someone steps on bow area)
Front bow grab handles that are in the boat, not on the top deck area (hidden for a clean look)
Fully finished dash area (wrapped in vinyl, very little plastic showing in cockpit/dash area)
Some of these items might be some ideas for future Supra boats. I am sure SC will keep improving there boats. As I mentioned ealier, really enjoyed my Supra and I will always speak highly of the brand ;)
sidetracked3
03-07-2011, 01:32 PM
VERY NICE!!!! You will be missed sir. Thanks for all of the great info.
VERY NICE!!!! You will be missed sir. Thanks for all of the great info.
I am sure I will keep popping in here, cant get rid of me that easy!
sidetracked3
03-07-2011, 05:12 PM
Good because I will still send you pm's with my questions. :-)
Newty
03-15-2011, 09:33 PM
Congrats F-man! I'm sure you'll enjoy the new sled!
JMVOTTO
03-15-2011, 11:10 PM
Fman.. Congrats on the new ride the sc forums will certainly miss ya.you took the ballast upgrade to the next level.
From supras baby bro....;)
Congrats F-man! I'm sure you'll enjoy the new sled!
Ryan, thanks.... I am looking forward to hitting the water with it... just got an email from the dealer today, March 28th is scheduled delivery day from Malibu! Its getting close, been a long couple months waiting!
Tackleberry
03-24-2011, 09:44 AM
2nd best wake in the industry next to Supra, in my opinion. I've ridden both and love both. While I love SC, and sold SC for a few years, the Malibu isn't a bad choice. Beautiful boat!!! You will be happy with it. Has Malibu done anything different to the hull design of the VLX? I used to ride behind an 04 VLX and it was sweet.
2nd best wake in the industry next to Supra, in my opinion. I've ridden both and love both. While I love SC, and sold SC for a few years, the Malibu isn't a bad choice. Beautiful boat!!! You will be happy with it. Has Malibu done anything different to the hull design of the VLX? I used to ride behind an 04 VLX and it was sweet.
Totally different hull re-design in 2009... I was amazed how clean the wake was even at lower speeds, 16-17 MPH, and the boat does not seem to be as weight sensitive as my '08 22SSV was.
For some reason I could never get my '08 to produce a clean wake on both sides unless we would speed up into the 23-24MPH range. I have a lot of people who ride in the 16-19 mph range and would never be able to get a clean wake on both sides.
They are both great boats, just wish Supra would have done something special to the 22SSV... probably will happen in 2012!
Tackleberry
03-24-2011, 10:40 AM
Totally different hull re-design in 2009... I was amazed how clean the wake was even at lower speeds, 16-17 MPH, and the boat does not seem to be as weight sensitive as my '08 22SSV was.
For some reason I could never get my '08 to produce a clean wake on both sides unless we would speed up into the 23-24MPH range. I have a lot of people who ride in the 16-19 mph range and would never be able to get a clean wake on both sides.
They are both great boats, just wish Supra would have done something special to the 22SSV... probably will happen in 2012!
Interesting about the Supra not being weight sensitive. I demo'd an 09 Launch 22 and when I loaded it to the gills, hitting the wake was like hitting a wall. I liked it :D
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