1994 Supra La Brisa - any information?

[Kickflip66]

Hi,

I just stumbled over an add on Craigslist of someone selling his 1994 Supra La Brisa open bow/walk through.

Everything sounds good so far and I will check it out on the weekend. It is still winterized.

Does one of you guys own one and would like to share some information with us on this boat?
The good, the bad?
How does it ride with 4-6 adults in it?

The most important thing I need to know is the material of the stringers. Is a 94 still wood or already composite?
It has got a rounded windscreen, which is supposed to be an indicator for composite (so I have read somewhere). Any way I can check the material when inspecting the boat?

What advice can you give me when inspecting it? What to look for?

Thanks so much!

[DAFF]

Good:

Composite construction, perhaps some wood in the interior but mostly composite. Will drive like a Ferrari on the lake.

Bad:

I think it is a modern equivilant to the Conbrio or a open bow Comp. I think it is based on a 20' platform but will be cramped with any more than 4 adults. Will scoop water over the bow too.

Have a look at the boat and inspect the simple stuff. Wiring is a good indication of basic condition of the boat. If it is neat and tidy typicially the boat has been well cared for. Also dive the rudder area a good look over and watch for repairs or play in the rudder itself. Good luck in your search.

[Kickflip66]

Hey thanks DAFF!

[haugy]

About the same size as a Comp, but a bit taller free-board.
All composite hull and stringers.
Good chance you can get the 351 with HO heads.

Watch this video to see one in action:

http://youtu.be/8spvQ2LvuJw

[bens250ex]

About the same size as a Comp, but a bit taller free-board.
All composite hull and stringers.
Good chance you can get the 351 with HO heads.

Watch this video to see one in action:

http://youtu.be/8spvQ2LvuJw

Haha I almost considered buying that boat last year.

[Kickflip66]

What made you not buy it?

[Kickflip66]

I like how it looks like in the video. Is the 94 the same boat as the 96 in the video?

Is there nobody on this forum who owns one of the La Brisas?

[haugy]

They are the same. Maybe a few switches in the dash different, but essentially the exact same boat.

La Brisas were not mass produced like the others. So they aren't as common. Plus, most who got that size (20') went with the comp for skiing. If they wanted to be higher out of the water they went with the bigger classes (Sunsport, Saltare). It's a great boat, just caught right in the middle of two size classes.

[crystal waters]

Test drove one for a few days years back. I own a conbrio so know about water over the bow ( or not if you drive it right) .
This boat sits higher so not as big a threat for water over the bow. The wake behind it is unreal for waterskiing----couldn't get over it!
This is a composite boat!
Design is a bit more conservative than the comp /conbrio / mariah etc.
If you are okay with the design from that point of view then great.
I was very impressed with it overall!

[Kickflip66]

The owner is asking $9000 for it.
I will check it out tomorrow.

What do you guys think about the price? Nadaguide Max value is around 8k.