1997 Supra Sunsport

Finally decided at the urging of my brother (ngavdba...83 Supra Rider) to post some pics. Went out on the lake with him today to check out his new ride and decided if he wants me to post pics then why not let him take them.

After purchasing my Sunsport in '99, I sold my brother Daniel his Rider. I had picked the Rider up from our parents but when I had 3 kids of my own, I decided I wanted a little extra space. We have really enjoyed it as a family and they beg me to take them every week.

It's been a real solid boat and currently has only 362 hours so far on the PCM 5.8HO (GT 40 heads) engine with 310 horsepower. I had some transmission problems very early on in '01 but that was due to misalignment with the shaft. I had it rebuilt and have had no issues since. I have just kept up the regular maintenance and she runs like a champ.

Currently, I'm having the back seat and ski locker re-upholstered after 13 years of sun damage.

I would like to install a waketower at some point but it needs to look factory installed and not aftermarket. I saw one today on a Mobius that looked perfect as it was a very similar boat to mine. I'll keep looking till I find the right match.

Thanks again to my brother Daniel for the pics.

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A few more from today's outing. It was the first time out for the summer today. I changed the oil in the morning and then turned the engine over on the first try after seven months of being winterized. Spent some time getting the shine on and then off to the lake. I'm gonna need to order some Exquisite on the upholstery.

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Who needs a surfboard when you can tail a Rider's wake with a 21 ft. boat?

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Special thanks to my nephew Braden for showing me how to put pictures in without the thumbnails.

Good looking boat Chris!

Very nice looking boat. I like the late 90's Sunsports. The few differences over the 80's are appealing to me.

Gorgeous boat! Even better engine!

Thanks for the comments guys. We as a family have a great time on the water. Kids beg to go everyday.

GREAT loookin boat!! Time for a towerrrrr! I would suggesst New Dimensions based on your criteria. Anyone else? Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Mikey
The new dimesions is the way I been leaning. They are so proudof them $$$$, which s why I have not had one put on yet. Hope to be at I again this weekend.

Ngavchris
How far are you from Winder and Lake Lanier? We are in the process of relocating to the area.

Beautiful boat, great pics. Once I get the boat running again I'll put up some pics of mine.

Michael,
We live about 30 minutes from Lake Lanier. I am about 15 miles to the west of Cumming. It is about 45 miles to Winder. I very rarely ever go to Lake Lanier for boating. It's like being on the ocean and I really don't enjoy the pounding. I go to Carter's Lake as often as I can. It has many areas to ski and their are no private boat docks on the lake, which makes for a great day on the lake with a few other boats.
On another note, did you install your tower. I really like the looks of the New Dimensions.

GT
Thanks for the compliments. I see the new models and think I want one, and then I look at the price tags, and I am glad I don't have one of those payments.

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Thanks Mikey
The new dimesions is the way I been leaning. They are so proudof them $$$$, which s why I have not had one put on yet. Hope to be at I again this weekend.

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i have the exact boat as you with an "Air Boom" tower. What do you think?

89 Sunsport New dimensions tower
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