Quality of a 2000 Supra Launch

badaducci · Newbie Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 44 City: Pensacola

hey, I am looking at buying a 2000 Supra Launch. It's a pretty clean boat with about 300 hours on it. Teh problem is I have never towed behind one, and I am pretty unfamiliar with a Supra. If anyone can give me some insight I would greatly appreciate it. Cheers.

BB

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

Hey, did you find this on Ebay? I almost bought a 2000 Launch I found on Ebay with 300 hours on the engine. Is the boat in Kentucky or Indiana? I'm wondering if it's the same boat.

badaducci · Newbie Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 44 City: Pensacola

yeah, it's in kentucky, not sure about the ebay connection. looks like a nice boat, but I don't know a bit about Supra's...any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

I'm not a Supra owner, nor have I ever been one either, but I rode behind an '03 Launch SSV this summer loaded down with 700 lbs in cement, full internal ballast, 1000 lbs in fat sacs, and 1000 lbs of people. Result: a killer wake, and after months of this, a blown motor. But it was all under warranty so they didn't care.

krit · Outlaw Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 145

I love my Supra, but when you buy used it greatly depends on how this boat is taken care of. Have you seen this boat in person or taken a ride in it?

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

If it's the same boat, it has some hull blistering and a pretty bad gouge below the waterline. That's why I turned it down. I think it's the same boat. The guy is asking around 22K, right? It's a 2000 with 03 graphics put on, and it's white with blue trim, right?

badaducci · Newbie Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 44 City: Pensacola

yeah, it has new blue and white graphics. i saw it on flipsell.com. i think it has been for sale a while. thanks for the insight on the boat...i have not even seen it yet. CHEERS

tommyadrian5 · Addict Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 907

yea that boat's got issues i'd stay away

dba4life · Outlaw Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 129

I looked at that boat as well. If you want to PM me I can send you all the emails the owner sent me about it. I never looked at it in person so cannot comment on it first hand. But all the pictures were strategically taken to now show the bottom of the hull, which is why I wouldn't persue it...especially for a long distance purchase.

Kevin

dba4life · Outlaw Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 129

I just read my old emails for good measure. It also took until the 4th detailed message to have the gelcoat problem admitted. So that left a very sour taste in my mouth.

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

Yup, I think that's the guy. I sent him an email specifically asking about the gelcoat so I could sue his ass if the boat showed up with blisters, and then he came clean.

h2obug · Soul Rider Joined: 10 Aug 2003 Posts: 450 City: Muncie, IN

Badaducci,

The answer to quality of a 2000 Launch is very good. Its too bad there is one out there with blistered gel. I've heard that if you take a new boat and leave it in the water such as over the summer that can cause blistering but im not an expert on that. If anyone knows for sure please post back cause i'd like to know. Ive seen the post on that boat and there must be a reason it is priced 5k less than others and hasnt sold. I know it only has a carb and no EFI.

I have two friends (brothers) that are both very good riders whose parents bought a 2000 Launch new. It has been used alot with alot of ballast and it still looks and performs great, still very solid, no wood and the wake is one of the BEST.

I feel like an insurance agent at a wake Laughing

but I cant pass this one up. I have a 2001 Launch for sale to get an 04. You can see the video here.
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/showphoto.php?photo=3029&password=&sort=2&thecat=500
Its got a heater and I got a drysuit and I'll let you try out the wake! I dont need much of an excuse to talk me into ridding. Good Luck

badaducci · Newbie Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 44 City: Pensacola

thanks for the insight to the Supra. Unfortunately I cannot view the video because of my server, but I am very interested in buying a boat soon. If you could, e-mail me at MichaelFugett@hotmail.com. Send me some pics if you have some. CHEERS!

BB

intotheflats · Posted: Feb 11, 2004 9:30 pm Post subject:

I rode behind a supra launch last summer and the wake was sick. probably the best I've ever been behind. I'v ridden behind air nautiques, x stars, 21v's and I would ride behind a supra anyday.

bruttenberg · Posted: Feb 12, 2004 5:12 am Post subject:

I agree - Supra rocks. Many people say the Launch DD is the best DD wakeboat available; when weighted properly it kicks up as big of wakes as the SSV.

Good luck. You can't go wrong with Supra, um unless their is gel coat blisters that is.