EDIT: Thanks for everyone's help and advice. I did end up buying the boat. This thread will continue to be updated as a build thread to document and share the modifications I make to the boat as I own and enjoy it!
Hi all. I've spent a lot of time around boats, but am considering pulling the trigger on actually owning my first one.
Here is what the ad says:
And these were the only two images with the ad:Price reduced - $10,900/offer. I need to make room for my new boat!
1992 Supra Sunsport
Same hull as original Supra Launch
Just turned 500 hours
All fiberglass construction - no wood/no dryrot
Tandem axle trailer
Updated with many wakeboarding features:
Supra OEM tower and racks - tower folds down for storage
Auto ballast system for a bigger wake
Perfect Pass Wakeboard Pro! (cruise control for a perfect wake)
Low pitch prop to push around extra weight (original prop as backup)
Bimini
Custom cover that fits around tower feet
Heater for those cold April mornings
Fiberglass swim platform
Standard stereo/cd deck with 4 speakers
Dual battery with Perko switch
If you're looking for a budget wake boat, this is an excellent option. Do some research and you'll find that the best wakeboarding boats in this price range are:
Supra Sunsport - became Supra Launch
Ski Nautique model 2001
Sport Nautique - became Air Nautique
Mastercraft ProStar 205 - became Mastercraft X-star
Malibu Sunsetter - became Malibu Wakesetter
I am open to any reasonable offer as I bought a new boat. I need this one gone!
So, what do you think? What would be a good price/value for this? Anything to look out for? I've emailed to get better pictures and more info. He's had it for sale for quite a while (I swear I remember seeing it at the end of fall/beginning of winter) and the price has come down...
Here is his reply to my inquiry on the boat:
I'd like to believe that I've found that "amazing" deal but I've been burned before with things too good to be true.The boat is listed as 20'6" on the registration.
I can send some pictures tonight, but the boat has a rear bench seat with storage underneath (this is where the large ballast bag is stored). The trunk behind the rear seat has room for another ballast bag. And the rear platform is white fiberglass with black rubber matting.
It does not have a hot water shower.
Engine is PleasureCraft Marine (PCM) built off a Ford 351 V8.
Biggest issue is that the rear seats are badly cracked and should have the vinyl re-done. Estimated cost from Bentley's in Milwaukie was ~$300 total for new vinyl on those seats. All other interior is in pretty good condition for the age. Mechanically, no issues. New starter last year. New belts a couple of years ago. Engine oil and transmission oil changed at the end of the season last year during winterization. New brakes on the trailer. Boat is turn-key and ready to go other than the cracked rear seats.
It seems to have what I'm looking for in a tournament boat. I love to wakeboard and have done wakesurfing a few times and would adore doing more of that. I can slalom but it's not really my passion. I like that it has perfect pass and a ballast system listed. Obviously the tower/bimini. Heater is nice for here in the Pacific Northwest.
I have a wife and we get to see my 7 year old son 2 weekends a month and half the summer. We'd tow the boat with the Wife's Honda Ridgeline RTL with the factory tow package.
So, please give me any insight and advice...