Quote Originally Posted by michael hunter View Post
When George Fowler started Supra in 1982 it was a passion driven company . George didn't build for high profit he built to the highest quality and unique design . Unfortunately he is a better boat builder than a business man. Supra today is just like most other company's bottom line is a big factor in the build . That dosnt mean they build a bad boat but as haugy pointed out with the cars there are very few Classics being built these days . Most company produce cookie cutter look alike models to sell for profit. Much like a 95 Taurus it was just an OK car it did the job but very forgettable and who would want to restore one in 28 years. I agree there isn't much buzz with the newer Supra owners.The Moomba guys are much more passionate. I cant say the company is to blame but they don't do much to fire up the stoke. Look at Harley Davidson they don't build the best bike but they do more to promote the lifestyle than any other builder. I think my wife said it best some company's just want to sell their boat the best ones just sell fun.
Very, very well said. I agree, I have seen that passion from the Moomba owners. I think it's because SC gave them a unique identity that they could embrace... They have a line of boats that are in that "bang for the buck" category. A way to get performance into the hands of people that don't have quite as deeper pockets. Moomba owners seem to be quite proud of that value proposition.

New Supra's are fantastic boats, but it's hard to say where they fit in the grand scheme of the newer boat landscape... I mean, we all know who the "big three" are. And then there's other brands that have taken various niches (like Centurian going after the surf market). I'm sure they do have a unique identity now-a-days, but it's harder for me to nail it down I guess...

Very cool observations. Thanks for the insight/comments.