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Builder · Premium · Maryville, Tennessee

Supra

Tennessee premium wake builder, 1981-founded. Owned by Skier's Choice (same parent as Moomba). Premium wakesurf platforms.

Supra wake boat throwing a wake
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Maryville, Tennessee
Ownership
Skier's Choice
Tier
Premium
Website
supraboats.com

Supra is the premium wake-boat brand under Skier's Choice, the same parent that owns Moomba. Founded in 1981 in Tennessee, the brand has been Skier's Choice-owned throughout. Production stays at the Maryville, Tennessee facility.

The brand argument is premium wake-segment build at a slightly softer price than MasterCraft or Malibu, with the Skier's Choice parts pipeline supporting both Supra and Moomba dealers. The Supra Swell flagship competes with MasterCraft XStar and Malibu Wakesetter on the segment top.

Our reviews

Supra hulls we have on the water.

Supra SA 450

Supra

Supra SA 450

The Supra SA 450 is the brand's flagship surf and wakeboard platform. A v-drive 23-foot wakeboat with the Indmar 6.2L, gen-2 SwellSystem ballast, and a surf wave that owners cross-shop against the Malibu 23 LSV and the MasterCraft X24.

Lineup

Current platforms.

Model breakdown

Each platform, what it does and where it falls short.

Supra SE / SR / SA / SL

SE, SR, SA, SL are the volume premium lines. V-drive Indmar inboard, surf gates, premium trim packages.

Things we like

  • · Pricing 5 to 10 percent below MasterCraft and Malibu at equivalent LOA
  • · Skier's Choice parts pipeline supports nationwide service

Things we don't

  • · Smaller dealer footprint than MasterCraft or Malibu
  • · Smaller used market

Supra SW (Swell) flagship

Swell is the flagship line. V-drive Indmar inboard, premium surf system, segment-top fit-and-finish.

Things we like

  • · Surf wave quality at segment top
  • · Sister-brand Moomba parts pipeline supports cross-brand service

Things we don't

  • · Pricing pushes into MasterCraft XStar and Malibu Wakesetter territory
  • · Smaller used pool than the segment leaders

Buyer's guide

The Supra story and what to know on the used market.

Origin and ownership

Supra was founded in 1981 in Tennessee. Skier's Choice has owned the brand throughout. The parent also owns Moomba, the value-tier sister brand.

Design philosophy

Supra hulls use v-drive Indmar inboard rigging across the lineup. Surf gate technology and ballast systems are similar in architecture to MasterCraft and Malibu equivalents.

Premium fit-and-finish at the segment top, with Skier's Choice parts pipeline supporting cross-brand service with Moomba.

Used-market notes and known issues

Surf gate actuator service at 5-year mark.

Indmar Monsoon raw-water pump impeller 100-hour service item.

Tower hardware on 2017 to 2019 hulls had documented powder-coat issues.

Skier's Choice dealer network smaller than MasterCraft or Malibu, concentrated in inland-lake markets.

Resale

Supra holds resale near the top of the premium wake segment. Three-year depreciation runs 14 to 20 percent on Swell hulls.

Where Supra fits

Buyers cross-shop Supra against MasterCraft, Malibu, Centurion, and Nautique. The argument is premium build at slightly softer pricing and the Skier's Choice sister-brand pipeline.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

How does Supra compare to MasterCraft?
Pricing 5 to 10 percent below MasterCraft at equivalent LOA. Build tier comparable. Smaller dealer footprint. Cross-shop on dealer proximity and specific layout preference.
What's the maintenance cost on a Swell?
Annual service on Indmar Raptor V-8 runs $1,400 to $2,200. Bottom paint $400 to $1,000. Storage $1,800 to $5,000. Insurance for a $170,000 hull runs $1,200 to $2,400.
Where are Supras built?
Maryville, Tennessee. Skier's Choice facility, shared with Moomba.

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