'05 Sunsport 24v issues

[jeffreyk573]

I am looking at buying a 2005 Sunsport 24v, and would like to know if any of the members on this site who actually own one could tell me some of the problem areas that they have with thier boats. And also if they are satisfied overall. I will probably use this boat for "old man" wakeboarding, meaning I still have to be able to got to work on Monday morning. skiing,and generally hanging out on. It does have the 340hp Indmar engine. Appreciate any info.

[KG's Supra24]

I have the SSV but love my boat. The 340 is def recommended. Other thoughts:

What prop?
If you are a serious skier, I can't imagine the ski wake being good at all

I haven't had an issues with my boat that are 24v specific. I love the boat for its size and look. Wakeboard wake took a little while to dial in but its good now. Surf wave is great.

[KY Steve]

I have the same boat as KG and agree with him on the engine. I love the boat, its interior layout and its very solid. Keep in mind the 24 is a beast with tons of space but it's not as agile as a 21 or 22. I'm not sure if the 340 has the same vapor lock issues as the 325, but you might want to check.

[jeffreyk573]

Thank you guys for weighing in. I've looked at several sunsports and one launch. And I have to say that other than the playpen,
I can't really tell the difference. Looking at the size of the boat, I'm sure that the 340hp is the best way to go. I'm looking at another sunsport 24v this coming Monday. It might be the one. I've been surprised at how hard it is to find one.

[KG's Supra24]

As far as i know, the only differences are the playpen and then possibly the rear seat. I'm not sure if all, but most sunsports have the staircase cooler back there. My launch has a full bench seat.

The sunsport also likely comes with the 13x17 prop which is not ideal for pulling with any weight. Easy swap, though.

[Monroeyd]

We have an '06 SSV too. Nice and roomy. Like KG it took awhile to dial the wake, but now it's great. Good shape with tons of pop. You'll definately love the size of the boat. We do.

[JONBLARC7]

Steve

I was looking at your pic's and wanted to know how you mounted the white board that is holding you perko and amp. I have a 24V and thats how I want to mount my amp tis winter when I up grade the tower speakers. Did you cut the carpet away then glued it?

P.S. love my sunsport the only issue (which will be fixed wed.) is they lowered the bow roller height a month after my boat left the factory and the guy I bought it from didn't get it fixed while is was under waranty.

[KG's Supra24]

Steve

I was looking at your pic's and wanted to know how you mounted the white board that is holding you perko and amp. I have a 24V and thats how I want to mount my amp tis winter when I up grade the tower speakers. Did you cut the carpet away then glued it?

P.S. love my sunsport the only issue (which will be fixed wed.) is they lowered the bow roller height a month after my boat left the factory and the guy I bought it from didn't get it fixed while is was under waranty.

I have a rack mounted there and just used short screws. 4 in each corner. In hindsight, i might use some type of glue adhesive but I haven't had any issues with mine. The year before that i just screwed the amps into the fiberglass. Did the board rack this year for a cleaner look. Pic ...

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[jeffreyk573]

Well, I bought the '05 Sunsport 24SSV. This boat is awesome! I do have my first question though, is your steering wheel extremely tight? The steering wheels on my direct drives that I have owned in the past were all very easy to turn. If this is normal, I guess that I'll just get used to it, if not, what can I do to change this. And by hard to turn, I mean truck with no power steering.

[Jetlink]

Sounds like your steering cable is shot... My comp had a bad steering cable before we bought it, I had the owner fix it before I would even test drive it but it was tough to turn, took both hands before the swap. Now I can turn with my pinky finger.

[JONBLARC7]

Ben is right on, my 06 24v can be turned by one finger fully loaded.

[jeffreyk573]

Thanks a lot for the info. I guess that I know what my first project for this boat will be. I will be taking it out this weekend as is though. Is replacing it a big deal? It doesn't look like it would be that difficult once you get the right replacement cable.

[JONBLARC7]

I have never done it but I've read it's pretty easy. The one thing I remembering reading to help you is, once you disconnect the old cable tape the new one to the end of the old cable. Then when you pull the old one out it fishes the new cable through.

[Jetlink]

Thanks a lot for the info. I guess that I know what my first project for this boat will be. I will be taking it out this weekend as is though. Is replacing it a big deal? It doesn't look like it would be that difficult once you get the right replacement cable.
Hopefully your arms don't tire out too much from that bum cable. I would not know how easy or difficult it is to swap as mine was done by the dealer before I purchased it. They said it took them less than an hour to do though.

[docdrs]

At idle you should be able to turn it with one finger

[KY Steve]

Steve

I was looking at your pic's and wanted to know how you mounted the white board that is holding you perko and amp. I have a 24V and thats how I want to mount my amp tis winter when I up grade the tower speakers. Did you cut the carpet away then glued it?.

The board is UHMW and I made some spacers by doubling up 2"x2" squares and epoxied and screwed them to the bulkhead. Then screwed the board to the spacers, that way I can take the board off if I need to.