What should i watch out for on 80's Sunsports??

[Salty87]

it's the rare 80's supra that doesn't need a rebuild. i think it all comes down to storage and/or a really good cover. if the boat was stored indoors all the time, you might be ok. if it's been stored outdoors and gotten rained on at all, expect some water in the foam and that ultimately means rebuild. by the time soft spots start showing in the floor, the stringers have been wrapped all cozy in wet foam for a long time.

even with a good cover, water can still find ways into the foam like the exhaust pipes.

don't ask me about fat sacs and old floors.

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Well I am holding on to some hope with mine. It had two owners and the full history is known. Always stored in a garage all season. Original interior in fantastic shape with zero rips, floor in good shape with two new silver-dollar sized soft spots, and carpet still in great shape no tears just worn. The rear bench seat base has some minor issues, as does the cooler cushion/cover and the drivers seat cusions only. When we installed the FAE we were able to evaluate the transom/muffler surrounding wood condition and it was all top shape no wet or dry rot.

[Tony128]

I also have a 1986 supra sunsport, that is in great shape, owned the boat for 4 year's and there are no soft spot's anywhere in the floor and the motor mount bolt's are tight, engine has been great no problem's... there are still good 80's supra's out there if they have been take'n care of... I had to replace the steering cable and the tranny that's about it... the interior was in perfect shape, but I'm having it redone. because of friend's dog's they tore up my seat's and dog house... that suck's..

[chautauquasun]

I would agree they are out there...but not for $2500.

[Tony128]

just saying not all are rotted out!!!

[robby_kue7]

thanks for the info guys i appreciate it

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Tony good to hear, how come we haven't seen a crapload of pics from you, HUH??

[Tony128]

I'll post some when I get the boat out!!!

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Tone You will have to start a thread! Tell us more! How much weight you run, how is the wake, do you surf?

edit: if my name was tony I would totally go by "Tone" how cool is that