Ready To Cry....

[DAFF]

After many many years I have decided to get back into the water. I have owned a 1987 Supra Comp TS6M since 1992. The interior has been soft for many years and is now more less not even salvageable as a template.

On the bright side the boat has been stored inside for the past 7 years or so and has dried up very well. After reading for the past few hours I am really worried for the inner structual members of the boat. I recall most of the strings were in good shape but that was years ago.

So I have a boat with a rotten interior, faded pink/red/white exterior and only 450 hours on the drive line. The boat has not been in the water for over ten years and perhaps never will again!!

Tomorow I am going to dig it out of the corner of the shop and have a good look at it. The style of the boat even looks good today and that just might save it from death.

I must admit how much the industry has change since I was in it back in the day. Still have a older knee board under the bow with retractable skegs ..... Pre wake board times!!!! Now with two yonger kids it is time to hit the lakes again.

[michael hunter]

Keep the faith with 450 hours its just broke in. You could have new interior and stringers put in a lot cheaper than buying a new boat. If you dont want to then post it I am sure some one will buy it and restore it.

[Fman]

Great time to go down to your local Supra dealer and take the plunge and pick up a new 2010!!!! I love spending other peoples money.... and remember, you can always talk yourself into anything... I know you can do it, post up some pics when you buy it!

[csuggs]

DAFF - Michael Hunter and Fman both make good points. It may not be as bad as you think and getting a professional rebuild is not as bad as you might think. Let's see some pics, chances are we've probably seen worse!

Oh - and you're doing the right thing by planning to get back out on the lakes with the kids. They will love you for it and never forget the memories.

Keep the faith - and welcome to the forum!

Clint

[iwakeboard]

DAFF, welcome to the board, you have to post up some pics!

[DAFF]

Thanks everyone for the good words of encouragement. I love the boat and it has been sitting in the corner for way too many years. I am going to try to bring it home and park it in the garage where it will sitting in my face. A fed hours here and there to get it done. I am going to shoot for June 22/2010.... My wifes birthday!!!

I am so glad to find this forum. For in the past simple projects would take forever due to trial and error. Living in SW Ontario Canada you rarely see a Surpa, many have compared it to a mini Scarab. Well nose to the grindsone will post some pics.

Any one have a dream plan for an interior of a Supra....I have a friend of mine who does interiors for limos. Right now he is doing a 40' diesel pusher. I plan on doing all the wood templates and having him do the covering and foam.

[Okie Boarder]

DAFF,

Welcome. Definitely put a little love into the boat and bring her back to life. You'll be glad you did. We're all anxiously awaiting pics.

[87SunSportMikeyD]

It sounds like some people are getting new stringer and floor for around $3500. Maybe someone knows a contact in Ontario? A loan for $3500 is nothing compared to a new boat loan!

If your engine, mechanicals (hoses, cables, guages, etc) and interior are in good shape, that is at LEAST half the battle!

If you are looking at an ideal restoration for a comp look no further than Jasonba's who's got the link please?

Only other thing I would point out is that the Comp is more of a professional tournament slalom boat than a family day on the lake boat, or a wakeboard boat. You may want to move to a slight larger and taller boat.

Best of luck and welcome to the forums. It's better to have a support group!

[jasonba1]

here is the thread to the comp that i redid....weclome to the forum


https://forum.supraboats.com/showthr...highlight=comp

[jet]

Here check this out..this will get you going. Jet

https://forum.supraboats.com/album.php?albumid=86


https://forum.supraboats.com/album.php?albumid=87

Hey mikey..I resemble that remark!!