Common 05-09 Launch/Sunsport 22/24 issues?
New to the forum but been lurking for a while. We're in the hunt for a used boat and believe we've narrowed it down to a Supra/Moomba or Malibu. I've read some informative threads on the Bu forum regarding years/vintages with common issues but haven't been too successful locating that information here (which could be a good thing I suppose).
Based on experience, anything particularly GOOD or BAD from 2005-2009ish that one should be on the look-out in the Supra line?
Thanks in advance, much appreciate any intel.
-cw
Common 05-09 Launch/Sunsport 22/24 issues?
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Originally Posted by
docdrs
In 2009 supra went to the reversible ballast pumps.......I believe 2008 and earlier were sprinkler valve which you may want to upgrade....also in 2008 they went to dripless driveshaft seals although it wasn't until 2010 some time that they figured out that they had to be cooled off the tranny cooler drain in the ext 340 cat motors ..easy fix......the thermostat housing was reconfigured in 2010 to deal with overheating issues in the ext 340 cat engines. I would pay extra for the 2009 over the 2008 just for the improved ballast system. Imo
btw the low bows on the 22 and 24 are dunk masters if you are not careful.....the 21 V is almost un dunkable
Thanks, this is the kind of stuff I'm looking for.
Common 05-09 Launch/Sunsport 22/24 issues?
How much lower are the 22 and 24 bows? Like the 21v but they're not big enough for my clan and momma is not going to be cool with a swamp monster if that's a common issue.
As for the temps, I boat in the Midwest. May have to up my budget and vintage and skip the vapor and ballast issues.
Common 05-09 Launch/Sunsport 22/24 issues?
Thanks KG. I like all 3 versions, but really want the 15 or 16 person capacity vs 13 in the 21v. We have a Fam of 5 and often boat with friends/add'l Fam. Often tied up in a cove or at busy cliff areas at Table Rock Lake with kids so I can't have issues with swamping. By your pics I'm assuming it's a non-issue if my ballast are empty.
Never surfed, but plan to once I get the new ride. I would guess 50/50 board/surf.
Budget cap is $50k, would prefer to stay high 30's to low 40's but willing to step up for the right boat. Right now my problem is I can't make up my mind and it's too cold most places to go for test spins.