Toyota Epic X22

[vvfdfirefighter]

Alright So I know this is a Supra forum, being a Supra owner I respect that. However, I love having boats that are different from the rest on the water. Started out as being the only Supra owner on our river and now after 6+ years there are now about 8 on the water other than mine. Everyone owned master crafts before.

Now I'm looking to upgrade my Supra. Love Supra, and I'll probably keep should of mine, but I've ran across a Toyota Epic X22, this boat was the official model boat of the 99-2000 gravity games. Has a Lexus 4.0 ?? Anyone know anything about these boat's?

[Zim]

I know they don't make them anymore... probably for a reason. That motor is a good motor, not sure how it held up in a marine environment though. Overall, Toyota just never broke through the market enough to make it worthwhile. I certainly wouldn't ever sell my supra for one of them, that's for sure.

[vvfdfirefighter]

I know they don't make them anymore... probably for a reason. That motor is a good motor, not sure how it held up in a marine environment though. Overall, Toyota just never broke through the market enough to make it worthwhile. I certainly wouldn't ever sell my supra for one of them, that's for sure.

I definitely wouldn't get rid of my Supra for it That's for sIreland. From what I read they are bullet proof, ceramic stringers ect. Yota only wanted to make something like 1000 a year, to keep them as more quality then quantity. Very good looking boats. Just curious about the wake.

[Zim]

I definitely wouldn't get rid of my Supra for it That's for sIreland. From what I read they are bullet proof, ceramic stringers ect. Yota only wanted to make something like 1000 a year, to keep them as more quality then quantity. Very good looking boats. Just curious about the wake.

Here's some info on them...

http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewto...cab802c500b0e9

[cadunkle]

I wouldn't buy a foreign boat. Plenty of good American boats with American power that will perform better. Avoid the foreign junk. Tiny engine, expensive parts, poor availability. Try getting a marine Starter on a weekend for that boat, or any other common failure item. Not gonna happen, and maybe not even by next weekend. Chevy or Ford power and any good marina or even Napa can get you that starter either same day in stock or next day worst case. Been there done that with Volvo engine in a relatives boat.

Bottom line, I buy American whenever possible be it used or new. Only time I buy foreign is with things that there just isn't an American option.

[2500HD]

There is one on ebay. no reserve

[ramzak]

I wouldn't buy a foreign boat. Plenty of good American boats with American power that will perform better. Avoid the foreign junk. Tiny engine, expensive parts, poor availability. Try getting a marine Starter on a weekend for that boat, or any other common failure item. Not gonna happen, and maybe not even by next weekend. Chevy or Ford power and any good marina or even Napa can get you that starter either same day in stock or next day worst case. Been there done that with Volvo engine in a relatives boat.

Bottom line, I buy American whenever possible be it used or new. Only time I buy foreign is with things that there just isn't an American option.

Totally disagree. Boats with Marinized car engines are so behind the technology. They use old outdated V-8's that get horrible fuel economy for the performance they give. I just bought an F-150 Eco Boost, V-6 Twin Turbo, more power than any truck I have driven and great fuel economy to boot.

Reliability??? American cars have a history of poor reliability. I was so excited when this boat came out with a Lexus engine, I thought "finally, a reliable boat!"

The parts problem is correct though.... Wish they never stopped making them.

I cant wait for boats to catch up to cars with technology, reliability, fuel economy, etc...

I felt that the Toyota Epic was the first boat to attempt that.

[villain]

Really,really,really hard to get parts for....


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[vvfdfirefighter]

Really,really,really hard to get parts for....


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That's what I'm wanting to know! I know they stopped making them in 02, but said they would provide service for 10 years...but who knows how hard things will get to find for them now that it's year 11

[beat taco]

I didn't see how it could be more efficient. In fact the most efficient GPH boat I owned was my '91 Centurion Falcon. I called it my old tractor due to its reliability, the old 351 just ran and ran, year after year. The new owner has still never rebuilt the carb. It used 10-15 gallons a day, now I use 20-35 gallons a day.
I know it's a weight issue but I'm just saying, that old boat was great and I'm still fond of her. Especially the color