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Originally Posted by johnny_defacto
If you experts could give me the years this hull was produced, motor options, and anything else he will need to know when shopping for his boat, I would appreciate it.
Thank you
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So the boat started in the mid 80's. They switched to all composite in 1992, evidenced by the rounded windshield. Most of them through the early 90's had the carb'd PCM351. Some of them had the PCM 351 Pro-boss (which had the GT heads and brought it up to the 285hp). Later on, I believe they offered it with the fuel injected GT-40 engine which was I think like 310hp or better???
The "factory" style towers were made by New Dimensions tower and are kinda expensive, but they look "right" on the boats. My boat had packing rope on the rudder so I had to pull the gas tank to change it.
The freeboard and playpen bow on the sunsports is fantastic. you can actually go to the archives on the skier's choice website and pull up old owners manuals and specs. There's an amazing amount of knowledge and help on the Supra Boat forum.
So, honestly if it were me, the shopping list would be simple:
- get a 92 or newer.
- You'll be fine with the 351 pro boss, but I was not in love with a carb'd engine.
- I'd try to find one with a tower on it already.
- Anything else is really icing on the cake.