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Best Boat Deals Come After Christmas with Nearly $2800 Savings

2012-01-03T00:47:00.000-08:00

Boat show season brings the best deals of the year on Supra boats (@SupraBoats) with Pick 5 for Free incentives.

Christmas promotions are great, but everyone knows the best deals are found after the holidays. High-end wakeboard and ski boats are no exception. Supra Boats dealers world-wide are preparing for the 2012 boat show season with the Pick 5 for Free Boat Show Promotion. There has never been a better time to invest in a luxury performance water sports boat than this winter. Supra is pulling out all the stops to get you into a new 2011 or 2012 boat. Not only will you have the opportunity to buy from the 6-time Excellence in Customer Service award winner and Buzz Brand of the Year, but Supra is allowing you to load up these already feature-heavy boats for free. Pick 5 credits from a list of Supra Boats' most popular options without paying a dime more. Just like Supra boat design, production, luxury and performance, Supra Boats sales incentives are beyond better for 2012. Visit your local Supra Boats dealer at a boat show near you and take advantage of the best deals of the year because the savings close with the show.

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2012 Supra Boat Shows

2012-01-03T00:40:00.000-08:00

Supra boats (@SupraBoats) are making their way to boat shows across America and the World in 2012. Don't miss a chance to check out these luxury performance wakeboard boats in person. Take advantage of deep once-a-year discounts with the 5 for Free Boat Show Special and visit your local boat show in 2012.

Houston Boat Show: Jan 6-15, 2012 - Reliant Center, Houston, TX - Rinkers Boat World

Northern California Bay Area: January 6-16, 2012 - Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA - Liquid Wrenches

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Newest Supra Pro Rider "Taylor-ed" To Win

2012-01-02T10:48:00.000-08:00

Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) newest Factory Pro Team member, young Taylor McCullough (@Taylor4126), is new to pro wakeboarding, but accustomed to winning with Supra as a Junior Pro.

Taylor McCullough made the jump from amateur wakeboarder to professional in 2011 and just earned her spot among Team Supra’s Factory Pros. This 13 year old was born to ride with a sincere passion for the sport and a resume full of wins as a result. Her character and dedication are the reasons Supra signed her as a Junior Pro in 2009 and why their support has grown to pro sponsorship. Growing up behind Supra boats, Taylor is made to win. She is the making of a Supra success story that is beyond better.

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Australian Wakeboarding Phenoms Choose Supra Boats

2012-01-01T09:55:00.000-08:00

Young guns Cory and Bradley Teunissen recently signed with Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) as Junior Pro riders.

Australia's youngest one-two wakeboarding punch, the Teunissen brothers, are now shredding the rampy water behind Supra Boats. Bradley and Cory Teunissen were given the opportunity to ride for the luxury performance customer-centric Buzz Brand of the Year and jumped at the chance. At 16 and 13 years old respectively, these young guns from Down Under, have been racking-up boat loads of accomplishments in the world of semi-pro wakeboarding. As their skills and riding careers progress so has their choice in wakeboard boats. Just like they relentlessly push their riding, Bradley and Cory have gone “beyond better” with a tow boat sponsor focused as much on refinement and relationships as wake performance. Look for more big things from Brad and Cory on the water behind their Supra boat.

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Skier's Choice Adds Another Difference Maker to the Team

2011-12-06T05:42:00.000-08:00

Skier's Choice, manufacturer of Supra Boats @SupraBoats, hires innovative boat designer, Shane Stillman, to work with Supra and Moomba engineers on design as well as sales and support for dealers in the Western Region.

As a company based on continuous improvement and cohesive teamwork, Skiers Choice is making decisive moves to build their team and further drive their momentum. There is no better example of this than their recent hire, Shane Stillman. A young veteran of the marine industry, Stillman has been designing, selling and building tow boats for nearly 20 years. Stillman has progressed the product offerings of some big California boat makers and bolstered those companies' market share along the way. Continuing to live, boat and work in California, Stillman will support Skier's Choice West Coast Dealer Network with his extensive product knowledge, a can-do attitude and real-world sales approach. With those traits and the many innovations he has implemented, Stillman is joining the passionate individuals at Skier's Choice to create even more industry-firsts. Stillman is another difference-maker Skier's Choice is welcoming to the team who will continue the charge of relentless improvement for Supra and Moomba Boats.

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Supra Momentum Fuels Boat Dealer Additions

2011-12-05T05:57:00.000-08:00

Supra Boats @SupraBotas is experiencing record dealership inquiries and new partner sign-ons, furthering the luxury performance wakeboard boat company's momentum.

WSIA Buzz Brand of the Year and 6-time NMMA Excellence in Customer Service Award winner, Supra Boats is creating a wake of momentum that has top boat dealers asking for a pull. Recently Supra has signed four well-respected boat dealers to their refined high performance wakeboard boat brand. Supra luxury, performance, quality construction and responsive customer service have boat dealers jumping on board at a record pace. The newest members of the Supra Boats Family include Clear Lake Boats in Iowa, Lauderdale Lakes Chicago in Illinois, Quinn's Marina in Ontario, Canada and ADT Marine in Turkey. In major American and Canadian markets as well as all over the world, water sports boaters are throwing their weight behind Supra's "beyond better" movement. Visit your local Supra Boats dealer to experience refined wake boating and ride the Supra wave today.

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Wing Featured as Best Women's Rider in Wake Awards Dpub

2011-11-28T06:35:00.000-08:00

Supra Boats @SupraBoats pro rider Amber Wing is no stranger to the Wake Awards. She's won a pair of Oakley Move of the Year awards for stomping the first 720 and 900 ever landed by a woman. Her Best Women's nod in 2011 was her third, that's one more award than any other female rider. While hoisting Wake Awards is nothing new to Wing, her second trip to the 2011 Wake Awards stage was to collect a surprising first. After a dominant year on tour in which she won five of eight events and finished second in two others, Wong won her first-ever Queen of Wake. We doubt it will be her last. And thanks to a mix of tech and style and that's currently unmatched in the women's game, we can all but guarantee that the Wake Awards hasn't seen the last of Wing. She's going to continue to train behind her Supra Launch 242 wakeboard boat and win more Wake Awards.

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Supra Gear Site Goes "Black" this Friday

2011-11-23T10:27:00.000-08:00

Supra Boats @SupraBoats is NOT turning off the gear site, we are turning on the holiday savings! For the entire weekend including Cyber Monday after Thanksgiving, November 24-28, 2011, all Supra Boats clothing and merchandise will be 30% off. Black Friday has never meant so much! Use this opportunity to satisfy all those tough customers on your Christmas list with the Supra gear they want at the prices you love! Everything will be on sale, including brand new items like Supra Mesh Trucker and Supra Void Flatbill hats. These distinct hats look great on or off the boat and they are priced to move after Thanksgiving. Normally priced from $17-$27 will be available for less than 12-19 bucks November 24-28 at http://www.supraboats.com/shop/. Be ready to save 30% on all Supra-branded merchandise on Black Friday and have a "Beyond Better" Christmas.

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Supra Goes Beyond with New Boat Dealer in Northern Illinois

2011-11-14T10:28:00.000-08:00

Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) has chosen Lauderdale Lakes Chicago as the official dealer for Northern Illinois, Fox River and Chain O' Lakes areas.

A Northern Illinois boat dealership going above and beyond in customer service, Lauderdale Lakes Chicago, was the perfect choice for a Supra Boats dealership in this water sports entrenched region of the Midwest. Just like Supra Boats goes beyond better in everything they do, the Lauderdale Lakes' goal is to over deliver for everyone who comes through the door. The Chicago store is the newest Lauderdale Lakes location, perfectly situated near the popular Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes to provide a new level of refined high performance and superior customer attention to wake boaters. They are furthering this high class, high service focus by offering luxury performance boats from a 6-time NMMA Excellence in Customer Satisfaction Award winner, Supra Boats. Stop by the Prairie Grove store and experience the new 2012 Supra Boats boats at Lauderdale Lakes Chicago today.

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Go Big Picture Boating with New VISION Dash from Supra

2011-11-02T14:24:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) has made their immensely popular, feature-rich Video Information System with Integrated Onboard Network (VISION) even more user friendly and fun. As the epicenter of a powerful driver's area, the 2012 VISION adds industry leading viewing size to its list of customer-centric features. Standard in every Supra boat, the new 7-inch screen joins easily customizable user profiles that control wake shape and size as well as speed. Even in direct sun, Supra's VISION provides a user-friendly graphical interface for standard GPS chart plotting with tracking and depth, ZeroOff GPS speed control, SmartPlate adjustment, Gravity Ballast control, iPod® and iPhone® interfacing, live video viewing and playback, stereo control, full engine diagnostics with codes and more. Visit your local Supra Boats dealer and see the whole picture through the new VISION dash.

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Liquid Force Girls Takin' it to Bull Shoals Behind a Supra

2011-10-27T14:19:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) Pro Team Rider Amber Wing and Pro Rider Melissa Marquardt tore up the waters of Bull Shoals, Arkansas for this latest Liquid Force video. Check out the shred session these girls lay down behind the Liquid Force Edition Supra Launch 242. Great riding Amber and Melissa! Nice video Liquid Force!

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Indmar Supra Wakesurfing Engine Wins IBEX Innovation Award

2011-10-17T12:09:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) just received word that the new 345 Assault CAT engine, built exclusively for Supra by Indmar Marine Engines for extreme wake sports, has received a 2011 Innovation Award at IBEX.

Indmar Marine Engines was honored with innovative achievement for the new Supra 345 Assault CAT engine by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI). The award ceremony took place at the 2011 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards in Louisville. Indmar received the 2011 IBEX Innovation Award during the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast at the Kentucky Exposition Center on October 17, 2011.

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Supra Hoodie Goes Dark for Winter

2011-10-17T06:41:00.000-07:00

Just like Fall days, the Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) clothing line is getting darker with the new Supra Dark Hoodie. Previously only available in light gray, the Supra Hoodie's dark alter ego is rearing its head to help Supra riders mourn their loss of the summer months and prepare for what we hope to be a quick off-season. The Supra Dark hooded sweatshirt is a black sweatshirt made with 50/50 cotton/poly pill-resistant air jetspun yarn pullover with a warm double-lined hood and matching drawcord. It is edged with a Lycra® spandex ribbed cuff and waistband, while the pouch pocket is double-needle stitched.

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Wake-Saver Turns Wake-Engager with Surprise Marriage Proposal

2011-10-10T12:33:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats @SupraBoats is a personal endeavor for the team of people who design and build these refined water sports machines. Their continual drive for improvement is fueled by the amazingly personal experience that Supra boat owners share with the product and the company. The priceless customer investments of family, time and lifestyle inspire Team Supra to make the boats beyond better.

As a luxury performance water sports boat manufacturer we have the rare privilege of being a part of defining moments in the lives of our boat owners. The extreme passion for boating and water sports Supra enthusiasts share tends to touch other meaningful parts of their lives. There's no better example of this honor than the video we came across last week posted by our Facebook friend and 2011 Supra Launch 21v owner, Kyle Austin.

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Supra Boats Earns 6th Consecutive Customer Service Award

2011-10-04T05:50:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats is being recognized for outstanding customer service again this year with the 2011 Marine Industry CSI Award from NMMA.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced Supra Boats as a recipient of the 2011 Marine Industry CSI Award. That makes it 6 years in a row for this luxury performance wakeboard boat brand. This latest award joins Skier’s Choice's recent WSIA Buzz Brand of the Year Award in a crowded trophy. Skier’s Choice, manufacturer of Supra and Moomba Boats, was recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction, as part of NMMA’s Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program while the industry's other top producing water sports boat manufacturers were not mentioned.

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Supra Boats Voted Most Exciting by WSIA

2011-10-02T21:32:00.000-07:00

Skier’s Choice, maker of Supra (@SupraBoats) and Moomba Boats, was voted the 2011 Buzz Brand of the Year by Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) members at Surf Expo.

Skier’s Choice was announced as the 2011 Water Sports Industry Buzz Brand of the Year by the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) September 8th at the TransWorld Wakeboarding Magazine Wake Awards at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL. Being dubbed the most talked about brands in the water sports industry is a big deal for this improvement-driven company, but it isn’t the only recognition they are receiving. This 2011 WSIA Leadership Award joins a 6th consecutive NMMA CSI Award for Customer Service Excellence in the Skier’s Choice trophy case already this season.

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Video: 2012 Supra 22 Launch Interior

2011-10-01T16:38:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats Charlotte, North Carolina Dealer Southtown Watersports just posted this awesome video of a 2012 Supra 22 Launch interior. This new interior design represents a new level of refinement for the wake boating lifestyle with multiple textures and intricate upholstery patterns that are unbelievably soft to the touch yet extremely supportive. Add the luxurious thoughtfulness of the new height adjustable driver's seat, convertible lounge seating, interior steps, a playpen bow, huge storage and the 2012 Supra Launch 22V seems more like an oasis than a wakeboard boat.

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Supra Lid to Keep that Boat Hair Hid

2011-09-30T01:00:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) is giving you the opportunity to hide that water-wrecked mop with the new Supra Mesh Trucker Hat. Available in black with white mesh and red stitching, this hat screams Supra while keeping that boat hair hush hush. Visit the Supra Boats Gear web site to stock up on Supra's new designs including this new mesh trucker hat.

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TransWorld Wakeboarding 2012 Supra First Look

2011-09-22T16:20:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats recently spent some time on the lake with TransWorld Wakeboarding Magazine capturing some amazing shots of the 2012 wakeboard boats. Visit the latest photos on the TransWorld Wake web site. The photos feature the new Supra Launch 242, Supra Launch 22V, Supra Launch 21V and Supra Sunsport 20V. If these photos leave you wanting more visit your nearest Supra Boats dealer to get up close and personal with the 2012 model line-up.

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Supra Pulls Collegiate Wakeboard Midwest Regionals

2011-09-21T05:55:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats Worlds Edition wakeboard boat pulls Collegiate Wakeboard Midwest Regional and top 3 teams qualify for Alt Games Nationals on CBS. Alt Games is the College Action Sports Championships on CBS Sports Network. Pictured here is Team Ball State who took second going in to Alt Games. Congratulations to all of the teams and good luck at Alt Games!

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Wake the World this Saturday at Lake Mead

2011-09-20T15:56:00.000-07:00

Supra Boats Dealer Boulder Boats is bringing "Wake the World" to Boulder City, Nevada Saturday, September 24, 2011, 8:30am and 8:30pm to benefit St. Jude’s Ranch for Children .

Wake the World is a goodwill movement ignited by Greg Hodgin of North Carolina and Ryan Caroll of Texas to bring the joy of water sports boating to displaced children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to be out on the lake. Boulder Boats has partnered with a group of their dedicated customers to make this amazing fun-filled day happen on Lake Mead for the children and staff of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

Wake the World Lake Mead is the product of Boulder Boats owners Stuart and Kristina Litjens being willing to become the first boat dealer to to fully support the movement. The success of this event is being carried through by the Litjens' extraordinary local customer base who are volunteering their time, Supra boats, equipment and fuel to give these kids a great day on the water.

Wake the World Lake Mead will include boating, wakeboarding, other water sports, lunch and a dinner party. Pro wakeboarders Jimmy Trask and Will Christien will be at the lake to help with the event. Wake the World founders Hodgin and Caroll will also be at the lake to help with the event and reinforce the positive fun of this day on the lake.

The Litjens are very proud to be the first boat dealer to join the Wake the World Foundation by hosting the first ever Wake the World – Lake Mead. They are expecting 100 people on Saturday at the lake. Approximately 50 children from St. Jude’s Ranch, 20 St. Jude’s staff members and more than 30 Boulder Boats staff and customer volunteers, will be on and around the lake for a 12-hour day on the 24th.

If you would like to be a part of Wake the World Lake Mead with a donation of time, money or product, Boulder Boats would love to hear from you. Call Kristina Litjens at 702-293-1122 to let her know how you would like to help or email her at kristina@boulderboats.com. Visit http://www.boulderboats.com/ to make a donation online.

Red Bull's Northern Tides Airs on FuelTV Friday

2011-09-08T05:15:00.000-07:00

The Supra (FB Fan Page) Launch 22v Worlds Edition is featured in a TV Show Red Bull produced during a trip to the Kimberly Region of Australia. "Northern Tides" is a wakeboarding-based documentary of the Kimberly's featuring Red Bull riders and Supra wakeboard boats. The show is airing on FuelTV (@FuelTV) starting September 9, 2011. Don't miss it!

In late 2010 some of the best Red Bull wakeboarders, Like Team Supra rider Josh Saunders (@SupraBoatsAUS), went to the remote northwest coast of Australia for a film project called Northern Tides. They shot so much amazing stuff Red Bull created a series of webisodes to preserve the trip. FuelTV thought so much of the series they decided to air the shows on their station.

Northern Tides
Air Times Shown in PST

Fuel TV | 9/09/2011 | 12:00 PM

Fuel TV | 9/09/2011 | 3:00 PM

Fuel TV | 19/09/2011 | 12:00 PM

Fuel TV | 19/09/2011 | 3:00 PM

Tags: Supra Boats | Red Bull | Josh Sanders | Supra Launch 22v | Worlds Edition | wakeboard boat | wakeboard boats | wakeboarders | Australia | Team Supra | Northern Tides | Kimberly Region

BROsesh Behind the Supra Launch 24v

2011-09-07T05:25:00.000-07:00

The Brostock Edition 24V wakeboard boat from Supra Boats (@SupraBoats) tore it up at Brostock this year. So did the riders who got behind it! Some cool crashes from Bob Soven and even more nice riding from the Supra Team. Check out this video just posted by Alliance Wake Magazine.

Tags: Supra Boats | Liquid Force | BROstock | Supra Launch 24v | BROstock Edition | wakeboard boat | wakeboard boats | wakebaorders | Bob Soven | Team Supra

2012 WWA WORLD WAKEBOARD EDITION PACKAGE REVEALED

2011-08-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO THE NEXT CHAPTER....

Five years ago, Supra boats was named the Official Towboat of the WWA World Wakeboard Championships. In celebration of Supra’s long term agreement as the Official Tow boat, each year Supra has revealed a WWA World Wakeboard Edition Package. These fully loaded, trend-setting premium edition packages have been so successful that the Worlds Edition traditionally goes on back order days after the reveal. The all-new 2012 Edition proved to be no different during today’s big reveal at Supra Boats Dealer Meeting. Once again, the room gasp as the curtain was lifted revealing the 2012 Launch 242 WWA World Wakeboard Special Edition.

Now in its 5^th year, the all-new WWA World Wakeboard Edition Package is again poised to redefine the performance and styling envelope in the boating and watersports industry. The World’s Special Edition is a high-performance, premium package whose dynamic potential is geared squarely towards the demands of the rider and driver while - at the same time – providing exceptional comfort and innovative equipment features for passengers.

The 2012 WWA World Wakeboard Special Edition is offered only for a limited time on all Supra Launch and Sunsport model boats through the end of August in 2012. This limited offering ensures that owners of this edition will belong to a very special club of watersports enthusiasts.

The 2012 World’s edition package incorporates the following features:

Custom Gel Coat Pattern
Custom World’s Decal Set
Progressive Tower
Custom Black 4-Speaker Light Bar with LED lights
Z-5 Cargo Rack
5-Channel Amp (700.5)
2-Channel Amp (250.2)
Subwoofer
Dual Battery Onboard Charger
5.7L 345HP Assault engine from Indmar with Catalytic Converter
Tandem Trailer
18” Custom Wheels and Two Tone Fenders
18” Spare Tire
Boat Buddy
Aluminum Step Plates
Illuminated Laser Cut Steps
LED Trailer Lighting

The all-new 2012 WWA World Wakeboard Special Edition will make its first debut to the public debut during the WWA World Wakeboard Championships on August 18-21 in Indianapolis, IN. The reveal will also introduce the most powerful engine ever fitted in a Launch Series model by Supra Boats and Indmar Marine Engines. Riders and spectators will experience 6.2 liters of SuperCharged power and the harmony of a 540 horses. Industry leading design mated with the most powerful inboard engine available. This is one debut you do not want to miss.

Wake & Jam Festival in Murten, Switzerland

2011-07-06T10:16:00.000-07:00

Murten, Switzerland knows how to host a wakeboard event. Over 25,000 people attended the Wake & Jam Festival July 1- 3rd.

Supra Boats was the Offical Towboat

10 Best Places to Live and Boat

2011-06-16T12:52:00.000-07:00

Somewhere the grass is always greener and the water always bluer. The question: Don't such thoughts have more to do with fantasy than reality? Maybe not. We investigated boating communities throughout the country, looking for the variety of boating opportunities, boat-friendly regulations, water access, availability of waterfront homes, health of the local economy and overall lifestyle for boaters. The following 10 locations are where boaters might find that imagination meets reality.

Seattle, Washington
Geographically, Seattle is flat-out ideal for boating and the outdoor lifestyle. You hear about the gray weather, but those who live here do not let that (whether fact or somewhat exaggerated fact) dampen their zeal.

"We have hundreds of miles of protected salt water from the San Juans in the north to Olympia in the south," says Make Shultz of the Port of Seattle. All of it is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, forested islands and peninsulas, as well as the urban scenery and amenities of Seattle.
Not surprisingly then, life in Seattle seems to closely revolve around the outdoors, and the water in particular. Boating communities like Lake Union and Lake Washington are really the lifeblood of Seattle, as evidenced by all the Microsoft and Boeing employees who commute to work from their homes on the waterfront.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 4
Ease for Boaters: 5
Strong Boat-Related Business: 5
Number of Good Boating Days: 3

Benton County, Arkansas
Ten years ago, Benton County was a little boating secret in the Ozark Mountains. The secret's out. Benton is the third-fastest- growing county in the United States, due in large part to the clean environment, improving economy and accessibility of 30,000 acres of boatable water.

"We're known for our smooth clear lakes around here," says Kevin Callahan, owner of Horseshoe Bend Marina on Beaver Lake. "There's always a bunch of recreational boating going on, and a little diving too."

Beaver Lake, which stretches 90 miles, is the most popular spot for boaters, and residential development has exploded there. Eagle's Bluff, for example, has recently acquired 2,355 lakefront acres on which to build houses. To top it off, the boating season is pretty much year-round, dipping only when a "blue norther" rolls in.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 5
Ease for Boaters: 5
Strong Boat-Related Business: 3
Number of Good Boating Days: 4

Tampa Bay, Florida
The amount of sun on Tampa Bay alone would make it a contender for the best places to live and boat. St. Petersburg straddles the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay and averages 361 days of sunshine per year. Then there's the bay, which has more than 100 tributaries refreshing it. With that much waterfront land to work with, it's no wonder there's been such an explosion of home sites during the past two years; MiraBay and Little Harbor alone will total nearly 3,000 homes with water access when completed.

Tampa and St. Pete have long had a reputation for good fishing and sightseeing by boat because the entire area is connected by, and to, the water. "We even have these short-term slips near downtown, kind of like parking meters," says Walt Miller, marina and pier manager at St. Petersburg Marina. "You can pay a dollar an hour to dock your boat and go to a restaurant or go shopping."

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 5
Ease for Boaters: 5
Strong Boat-Related Business: 5
Number of Good Boating Days: 5

Knoxville, Tennessee
It's not hard to figure out why boat manufacturers such as Sea Ray, Bayliner, MasterCraft and Skier's Choice, among others, set up shop in or near Knoxville. The Tennessee River, which runs right through downtown, is part of every aspect of life here. Upstream of the city, the river is a popular fishing and camping spot. Closer to the city, recreation is ever feeding from the river.
"The biggest pull for the downtown area is the [University of Tennessee] football season because of the massive tailgating parties on boats," says Joe Cornelius, manager of the Marinas on Lake Loudon.

As the river flows out of downtown, it forms Fort Loudon Lake where there's been a recent boom of lakefront housing development. But the centerpiece of the area is Tellico Lake, where most of the boatbuilders test their boats. It also became the place to live ever since nationally known Tellico Village opened in the 1990s.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 4
Ease for Boaters: 5
Strong Boat-Related Business: 5
Number of Good Boating Days: 4

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Popularly called the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale has the Venetian feel of a floating city. Its 165 miles of canals and waterways weave all around and through the city. And combined with Florida's year-round boating weather, that means boaters of all types can easily spend entire days without setting foot on land.

"We even have our own bus system on the water," says Mike Driver, dockmaster of Lauderdale Marina. "It started out as a water taxi service using 26-foot boats. Now they can carry up to 46 people around the canals."

The water is such a vital part of the Fort Lauderdale area that it's no surprise that marina and boat-related business is a driving force in the city, topping $5 billion annually. Perhaps fittingly, the world's largest in-water boat show takes place here every October.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 5
Ease for Boaters: 4
Strong Boat-Related Business: 5
Number of Good Boating Days: 5

Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Minnesota is dubbed the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and the state owes a lot of that number to Otter Tail County. The county officially contains 1,048 lakes, the most contained in a single county in the United States.

"People love to live on lakes up here," says Bill Kalar of the Otter Tail County Land and Resource Management Department. "Every year we have more waterfront homes being built. We've got no shortage."

What the area loses to a short summer, it more than makes up for with some of the most passionate boaters in the country. You'd be hard-pressed to find a single person in the county who doesn't spend at least one day on the water. The construction of an ethanol plant in the area promises new jobs and more than $110 million per year added to the local economy, making the near future look bright.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 5
Ease for Boaters: 4
Strong Boat-Related Business: 3
Number of Good Boating Days: 2

Finger Lakes, New York
Summer revolves around the water, as does the tone of the community. There are trout derbies on Seneca Lake, day cruises on the winding Canandaigua Lake and picnics at anchor on Cayuga Lake.
All 11 lakes are open enough to be called naturally serene. Finger Lakes wine is regarded as among the best in the United States outside of California, and the region is generally in an economic upsurge. That's why there's a lot of lakefront property being developed in the area.

"There's controversy up here on how much is wise to build," says Pat Charland, vice president of marketing at the Finger Lakes Visitor's Connection. "It's sort of a delicate balance."
How do you keep the ambience while reaching out to new boating neighbors? It's a good problem to have in any area where boaters want to live.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 4
Ease for Boaters: 4
Strong Boat-Related Business: 3
Number of Good Boating Days: 2

Austin, Texas
Starting in Austin and stretching 85 miles northwest of the city, the Highland Lakes region of Texas is a string of six lakes known for boating and fishing, and as a popular retirement area. But it's also a magnet for younger people because of the healthy economy (which is not dependent on just one industry) and the outdoor lifestyle. By far the most popular of the waterways are the two lakes closest to the city of Austin: Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Each has its distinct advantages.

"The environments are very different," says Marla Schwartz, assistant manager of Lake Austin Marina. "Lake Austin is a lot more focused on skiing and wakeboarding. Lake Travis has more big boats."

To put the general atmosphere in perspective, there are more than a dozen marinas on Lake Travis. And in an effort to keep up with the growing demand, lakefront communities - Lakeway, Briarcliff, Lago Vista and many others - have sprouted up on the water.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 5
Ease for Boaters: 4
Strong Boat-Related Business: 4
Number of Good Boating Days: 4

Oconee County, South Carolina
Located less than 20 miles from Clemson University, Lake Keowee and neighboring Lake Jocassee are surprisingly quiet. While the college students stick to Lake Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee draw a more adult, if not affluent, crowd.
The region sits at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, and has become a bull's-eye for boaters wanting to relocate from up north or from down south.

About three-quarters of the houses on Lake Keowee are summer homes, but developments like the Cliffs, which has opened three gated mountain-lake residential communities here, are trying to make the lake a more permanent home for many. "The developers are trying to make it into another Lake Lanier [Georgia]," says Nate Ellison, general manager of Lake Keowee Marina. For the time being, the minimal crowd makes it a natural for the top 10.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 5
Ease for Boaters: 4
Strong Boat-Related Business: 3
Number of Good Boating Days: 4

San Diego, California
It might be cliché, but when most people think of San Diego, they envision a place where it's 75 degrees every day and the sun is always shining. With the exception of what locals call the June Gloom, that's a pretty accurate assessment. A boater in San Diego seldom has to plan an outing around the weather forecast.

It's common to find boaters relaxing in Mission Bay, having floating cookouts. Many cruise out to Catalina Island for an afternoon bike ride or an overnight getaway. You can even catch a concert at the downtown San Diego amphitheater.

"To look off to your stern and see Coronado Island, then off to your bow and see the beautiful skyline of San Diego while you're listening to a jazz concert is a very unique opportunity," says Kevin Dammeyer of Marine Max in San Diego. Boaters are treated very well because they're so important to the local economy. The only downside is that it might be a little tricky to find a home directly on the water. Popularity comes with a price.

Scorecard (scale of 1-5)
Waterfront Availability: 3
Ease for Boaters: 5
Strong Boat-Related Business: 5
Number of Good Boating Days: 5

article courtsey: Boatingmag.com
By: Mike Tyler

Supra Team Riders Dominate Masters Pro Divisions!

2011-06-01T07:44:00.000-07:00

The 52nd Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament wrapped up today at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia with Harley Clifford, Amber Wing and Reed Hansen winning the Pro Men, Pro Women and Pro Wakeskate divisions respectively.

For complete up-to-date scores of the 52nd Masters, please visit http://www.masterswaterski.com/

An invitation to compete in the Masters is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline - only the world's most elite athletes compete at the Masters. This tournament is IWWF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned.

Final Results

Pro Women Wakeboard
1. Wing, Amber (AUS) - 71.67
2. Butler, Nicola (GBR) - 66.67
3. Merritt, Raimi (USA) - 60.00
4. Smith, Haley (AUS) - 51.67

Pro Men Wakeboard
1. Clifford, Harley (AUS) - 91.67
2. Soven, Phillip (USA) - 81.67
3. Malinoski, Rusty (CAN) - 71.67
4. Murray, Shaun (USA) - 58.33

Pro Wakeskate
1. Hansen, Reed (USA) - 86.67
2. Shinn, Stuart (USA) - 76.67
3. Grubb, Brian (USA) - 63.33
4. Thomas, Brandon (USA) - 56.67
Wakeboard

Wing, Amber (AUS)
71.67

Butler, Nicola (GBR)
66.67

Merritt, Raimi (USA)
60.00

Smith, Haley (AUS)
51.67
Wakeboard

Clifford, Harley (AUS)
91.67

Soven, Phillip (USA)
81.67

Malinoski, Rusty (CAN)
71.67

Murray, Shaun (USA)
58.33

Wakeskate
Wakeskate

Hansen, Reed (USA)
86.67

Shinn, Stuart (USA)
76.67

Grubb, Brian (USA)
63.33

Thomas, Brandon (USA)
56.67

Supra's Boat Show Specials

2011-01-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Supra’s 2011 Boat Show Specials, there’s no better time to buy a Supra wakeboard boat. Buy a 2011 Supra wakeboard boat at you local boat show between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2011, and Supra Boats will give you five accessory credits worth more than $3,000 in upgrades.

To qualify, write a contract with deposit at your local boat show on any 2011 Supra wakeboard boat, including the Supra Launch 242, Supra Launch 22 V, Supra Launch 21 V, Supra Sunsport 22 V and Supra Sunsport 20 V.

Supra Boat Guide App

2011-01-19T14:42:00.000-08:00

Get behind the wheel of the latest Supra and Moomba wakeboard boats with the 2011 Supra/Moomba Boat Guide app, which is available on both the iPhone and iPad. The app, which includes every 2011 Supra and Moomba wakeboard boat model, is packed full of the important information you need to know before buying your next wakeboarding boat. Watch videos that highlight each wakeboard boat’s upgraded features, wake shape and size, and overall performance. Next, flip and zoom your way through extensive photo galleries and look up everything from each boat’s length and seating capacity to maximum ballast and horsepower. When you’re ready to take a test drive, use the app to request a Supra Boats or Moomba Boats brochure and locate your local dealer.

Download the Supra/Moomba 2011 Boat Guide App or search “Supra” in the App Store

2011-01-19T14:40:00.001-08:00

We’re looking for one lovely lady to help represent our brand for the next year, and the search starts here. We’ll crown a Miss TransWorld WAKEBOARDING every month at wakeboardingmag.com, and the monthly winners will go on to compete for the title of Miss TransWorld WAKEBOARDING 2011.

Come March, we’ll select an overall winner and fly her to Carlsbad Lagoon in sunny southern California for a photo shoot aboard and a session behind the brand-new TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Supra Launch 21 V. The resulting photos will appear in the pages of our mag as well as on wakeboardingmag.com. Ladies, break out those bikinis and email your best pics to luke.woodling@bonniercorp.com to enter.

2011 Supra 22 V Worlds Edition

2011-01-19T14:24:00.000-08:00

Supra Boats‘ unrivaled wakeboard boat, the Supra Launch 22 V has all the agility of a smaller boat with all the weight and solidness of the Supra Launch 242. The maneuverability of the Launch 22 V at both high and low speeds is the perfect compliment to the clean, full-bodied, tournament-quality wakes it kicks out — making the Supra Launch 22 V the boat of choice for professional wakeboarders and wake surfers, as well as pro division WWA Wakeboard World Championships wakeskaters.

A true rider’s boat, the Supra Launch 22 V boasts a playpen design and Supra Sport Seating which provide everyone on board a great way to watch the aerial show from multiple locations. Versatile, rear-facing Double-up and Triple-up seating gives up to six spectators a perfect view of all the riders’ high-flying action. The Launch 22 V can now be ordered with a love seat or wraparound seating arrangement.

Supra Boats redesigned the helm station with a lower dash and a more ergonomic driver seat. New, more reliable swivel board racks have been added for easier access to equipment. Plus, a new Gravity III ballast system pump fills and empties front and back ballasts 300 percent faster.

If your idea of a perfect day is spending time on and 17, 18 or 19 feet above the water, you’ve just found the boat to help you get off to a flying start.

Supra Launch 22 V Worlds Edition 2011 Specs
Length: 22 ft. 6 in.
Width: 100 in.
Passengers: 15
Load capacity: 2,100 lbs.
Dry weight: 3,800 lbs
Fuel capacity: 50 gal.
Standard ballast: 1,450 lbs.
Max factory ballast: 1,450 lbs.
Standard engine: Indmar Assault 5.7L 325 hp EFI
Max horsepower: 409

2011-01-19T14:18:00.000-08:00

Check out the four wakeboard boat wraps that are now available on the 2011 Liquid Force Supra Launch 22V. In addition to these special-edition boat wraps, each Liquid Edition Supra 22V comes packed with features, including a Liquid Force Decal Set, four-speaker lightbar with LED lights, and tandem-axle trailer with 18-inch custom wheels and oversized stainless-steel fenders.

2011 Supra Sunsport 20 V

2011-01-19T14:17:00.000-08:00

The Supra Sunsport 20 V is an incredible wakeboard boat for water sports-loving families who find their fun in tournament-quality wakes. Great for wakeboarding, water skiing, wakesurfing and all the tubing your family can handle, the Supra Sunsport 20 V is also perfect for just having friends over to chill out, drift around and enjoy the sunset. Form, function and outstanding value are what the Sunsport 20 V is all about.

The smallest boat in the Supra Boats line, the Sunsport 20 V’s 20-foot, 8-inch size makes it easy to trailer, simple to store and fun to drive. Yet despite its compact, easy-to-use size, the Supra Sunsport 20 V comes stocked with standard features — from the 1,200 pounds of Gravity III ballast and swivel board racks to a single-axle trailer and the feature-rich Supra VISION system. Combine these features with an arm-stretching Indmar 5.7-liter, 325-horsepower engine, a MB Quartz stereo receiver with audio and video hookups and a six-speaker amplified system, and you have one powerfully complete boat that can take you to your limits and back.

Supra Sunsport 20 V 2011 Specs
Length: 20 ft. 8 in.
Width: 95 in.
Passengers: 10
Load capacity: 1,480 lbs
Dry weight: 3,200 lbs
Fuel capacity: 39 gal.
Standard ballast: 1,200 lbs
Max factory ballast: 1,200 lbs.
Standard engine: Indmar Assault 5.7L 325 hp EFI
Max horsepower: 340

2011 Supra Sunsport 22 V

2011-01-19T14:16:00.000-08:00

The Supra Sunsport 22 V is Supra Boats‘ unrivaled wakeboard boat. All the agility of a smaller boat with all the weight and solid of feel of a Supra Launch 242. The maneuverability of the Sunsport 22 V at both high and low speeds is the perfect complement to the clean, full-bodied, tournament-quality wakes it kicks out. The Supra Sunsport 22 V is the boat of choice for pro events and is one of the official Supra towboats used to pull the WWA Wakeboard World Championships.

The soft transitions and sweet ramp shape of these wakes make them a favorite with riders from the Joes to the Pros. A true rider-friendly wakeboard boat, the Supra Sunsport 22 V comes with seating that is as unique as a Supra. To start, the Sunsport 22 V seating is built for comfort, with its industry-exclusive Syntec vinyl with stain-resistant Nano technology and dual-density foam that adds that plush feel to all horizontal seating areas. Of course you know it’s reliable, thanks to Supra Boats’ exclusive use of Gore Tenara thread in all its stitching, which provides seams that will not come apart! And, it is also built to be versatile. Supra’s convertible Double-Up and Triple-Up seating provides rear-facing setups that gives up to six spectators a perfect view of the rider’s high-flying action.

To complete your rider-friendly design the Supra Sunsport 22 V is also available in a Launch edition that features a playpen bow layout, or a Sunsport edition that creates a traditional walk-through bow setup. Making choices in life can be difficult. But, choosing the versatile Sunsport 22 V isn’t one of them! Take a test drive and see why!

2011 Supra Launch 21V

2011-01-19T14:13:00.000-08:00

Compact and agile, yet solid and beefy-looking, the Supra Launch 21 V kicks up steeper, narrower wakes that can lift even inexperienced riders to bold and spectacular heights.

The Launch 21 V boasts one of the most eye-catching looks in all of wakeboarding. Unique bow cut-outs, intersected by gleaming stainless-steel grab handles, combine with the sleek swoop of the new standard Progressive tower and the bling of the new Supra Chrome graphic to give the Supra Launch 21 V the arresting appearance of a water-bound Range Rover.

The Launch 21 V’s cavernous interior is as family-friendly as it is comfortable. Parents will breathe easy in the Supra Launch 21 V thanks to towering gunnels that provide a worry-free atmosphere for kids. And the designed-to-recline, uber-deep seating is downright lounge-worthy, affording passengers ultimate comfort no matter where they are in the boat. And the driver? Well, the cockpit is your on-the-water office, and Supra Boats‘ new height-adjustable driver’s seat has all the function and comfort of an executive’s chair. Not only does this first-of-its-kind seat easily rotate in the boat, it also raises or lowers a full 5 inches, allowing any size driver to deliver the perfect pull.

Supra Launch 21 V 2011
Length: 21 ft. 4 in.
Width: 99 in.
Passengers: 14
Load capacity: 1,950 lbs
Dry weight: 3,800 lbs
Fuel capacity: 50 gal.
Standard ballast: 1,450 lbs.
Max factory ballast: 1,450 lbs.
Standard engine: Indmar Assault 5.7L 325 hp EFI
Max horsepower: 409

Introducing the all New 2011 Supra Launch 242

2011-01-19T14:09:00.000-08:00

The all-new and completely restyled Supra Launch 242 is the wakeboard boat of choice for Supra Boats team of pro riders, so you know this ride has plenty to keep even the most demanding wakeboarders happy. For starters, the Launch 242 boasts the most ballast of any Supra — a whopping 1,700 pounds. All that water weight combines with Supra’s SmartPlate to sculpt the pro-level wakes that make the Supra Launch 242 the official towboat of the World Wakeboard Championships.

This incredibly smooth and sleek ride begins with the unique Supra Hull — the deepest hull in its class and part of the one-and-only Supra Ride System. The exclusive Supra VISION dash system allows for instant command of everything, from standard Zero Off cruise control and Gravity III ballast to the stereo system and engine diagnostics.

The Launch 242 is a straight-line-tracking, massive-wake-making machine. From there, the new Progressive tower, which is standard for 2011, delivers a stylishly solid pull, and the easy-to-use swivel board racks offer the perfect place to keep your boards safe and out of the way.

The Supra Launch 242 is built on a new elongated running surface, which allowed Supra Boats designers to increase the length of the main cabin by nearly two feet. Combine that with the Launch 242’s 102-inch beam and you have one massive lounge. Plus, all that space is decked out for maximum comfort. From the built-in cooler within easy reach of the driver’s seat, three stereo remotes peppered throughout the interior and Supra’s unique rear-facing seating set-ups, the Launch 242’s main cabin is the perfect place for your family or crew (of up to 17!) to spend the day on the water.

Supra Launch 242 2011 Specs
Length: 24 ft. 1 in.
Width: 102 in.
Passengers: 17
Dry weight: 4,450 lbs.
Load capacity: 2,400 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 68 gal.
Standard ballast: 1,700 lbs.
Max factory ballast: 1,700 lbs.
Standard engine: Indmar Assault 5.7L 325 hp EFI
Max horsepower: 409

2011 WWA Wakeboard World Championships Debuts in Indianapolis

2011-01-19T14:01:00.000-08:00

One of the largest and most prestigious action-sports events on the planet is set to make its debut in Indianapolis, Ind., when the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra arrives at the Precedent on Aug. 18-21. More than 200professional and amateur wakeboarders and wakeskaters from across the globe will compete in the 18th annual invitation-only event for a shot at a world title.

Since its inception in 1994, the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra has attracted more than 1,000 competitors from more than 20 countries. Competitors, ranging from 7 years old to 55 years young, earn their invitation to the WWA Worlds by qualifying at their respective countries’ national championships.
At the WWA Worlds, athletes compete in heats through a series of rounds during the course of the contest. In each heat, competitors perform rail tricks and aerial maneuvers while being pulled along the water by the event’s official towboat, the Supra Launch 242. Tricks are judged by a panel of officials, with only the top-scoring athletes in each heat advancing on to the following round of the contest, until a winner is determined in the finals.

The 2011 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra will feature 23division categories, separated by age, gender, sport and skill level. The WWA Worlds has also added two new adaptive categories for wake athletes with limb loss and limb difference. The event is highlighted by its top two categories — the Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s divisions.

Last year, Dean Smith became the first Australian native to win the world title in the Pro Men’s division, while British standout Nicola Butler captured her second world title in three years in the Pro Women’s division. Both world champions are expected to compete in the 2011 WWA Worlds to defend their titles.

The action isn’t just on the water — on land, the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra features great food and music; pro athlete autograph signings; chances to win freebies; and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores for water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

The 2011 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra is free to the public during its first two days of competition, but switches to a ticketed event beginning Saturday, Aug. 20. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under); or $7 (adult) if purchased online.
For more information on the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra, visit www.transworldwake.com .

2009-06-15T13:37:00.001-07:00

Supra Boats and Liquid Force have awarded the BROstock Free Booty give-a-way. Don Wallace, VP of Sales and Marketing for Liquid Force, called Jon Worley of Murphy, TX to share the good news!

Jon scored official gear exclusively designed for the BROstock event, including a pair of those killer BROstock sunglasses designed by Dragon, the New Era event hat, a case of Monster Energy Drinks and more!

BROStock, fueled by Monster Energy, will be held this weekend on picturesque Lake Powell. Thirty of the world’s best riders will compete in a double-up contest for the most money in wakeboarding and with the added wakeskate throw down, this is one event not to miss. For more information and a video teaser for this year’s event, go to https://mail.skierschoice.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.liquidforce.com/.

Supra is the official towboat of BROstock and will be pulling the worlds best riders behind the all new Supra Launch 24SSV BROstock Edition. Now you can ride like a pro with Supra’s rider focused and performance driven special edition. To see the boat that encompasses the spirit of the BROstock and is for the riders that want to have the most fun on the water go to https://mail.skierschoice.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.supraboats.com/.

With Round 3 of Free Booty at the end, this only means the beginning of the next round! And as we promised, Free Booty keeps getting better and better. Stay tuned for the details of Round 4 to be announced soon!

Quick Set with Benny G

2009-06-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Check out this quick set with Benny G...showing off a new hair cut an a few new tricks!
http://www.thewakeplace.com/?p=531

All New Interactive E-Catalog

2009-05-22T19:06:00.000-07:00

You have got to see our stunning new interactive e-catalog! It offers a unique experience that will capture your attention with sharp 3D content views, page flips, videos and active links.

Just like our printed catalog, the e-catalog provides full content product information; however, the experience is far beyond a printed catalog. And for our growing international community, the e-catalog will open in any language the user has their computer set to. Meaning this catalog will open in Spanish, French, German, Italian, etc. But there is more, so much more. Check out these added elements:

1)Catalog will open in a 2 page view
2)Flip the page with navigation arrows at the top of the screen
3)Zoom in Hi-Res
Just click on the catalog and slide left to right and up or down.
4)Download catalog into a PDF to save a copy
5)Print directly from the view screen
6)All links within the catalog are interactive and deliver you to the linked website
7)Catalog converts into language the users computer is set to

Request a catalog for yourself. Check out the next generation of Supra design and experience this incredible new technology that provides you the information you need, when you want it!

Go to www.supraboats.com/catalog_request.php

Supra Times Spring E-Newsletter

2009-05-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

Check out our first electronic edition of the Supra Times. You can find the newsletter at http://supraboats.com/newsletter09/supranewsletter.html

My favorite section is the all new Yo’ with a Pro! A feature that gives you the opportunity to ask Supra Team riders the questions you really want answers to.

The new Supra Network Section features dealer, manufacturer and customer highlights. This edition introduces you to who’s behind Supra and where to find us and other owners. In this section you may find links to hot bulletin board topics from fellow owners or Supra family features from time to time. So send in your photographs, we want to hear about your family’s Supra experience.

Many cool features on upcoming events, tech tips, step by step video instruction from a pro and more. Check it out!

ROUND 3 OF FREE BOOTY

2009-05-15T05:50:00.000-07:00

Supra boats and Liquid Force have awarded another lucky winner with Amber Wing’s 2009 set up. Erica Hartschen of Pleasant Hill, Iowa was caught by surprise today when Amber Wing left her a voice mail to call her. When Erica called Amber back, she was so stocked to find out that she was the lucky winner of the second round of Free Booty. Now it’s your turn!

Get your BRO on with Round 3 of
Free Booty

1.) Custom BROstock Sunglasses by Dragon
2.) Official New Era Event Hat
3.) Official Event T-Shirt
4.) Case of Monster Energy Drinks
5.) (5) VIP Passes to BROstock

So what do you have to do to get Free Booty? Go to http://supraboats.com/freebooty/index.html and register between May 14th, 2009 to June 7th, 2009 until 11:59 pm to enter.

Get moving and register today. Just click the Free Booty logo to enter your info. There is no purchase necessary. Entries are limited to (1) entry per person; however, you can send as many family members to register as you like. Check back monthly as Free Booty will feature five full rounds of give-a-ways that only get bigger and better each month. Pass it on, everyone likes Free Booty!

Amber Wing is Getting Ready to Call the Free Booty Winner!

2009-05-14T08:05:00.000-07:00

So answer your phone if it is ringing!

Supra Launch 21 V

2009-05-08T09:57:00.001-07:00

Boating World Magazine Editior, Alan Jones review of the all new 2009 Supra Lauch 21V Worlds Edition.

Espn wakeboard - nascar driver shoot

2009-04-30T15:52:00.001-07:00

Video featured on ESPN~ NASCAR Drivers Kevin Conway and Aric Almirola learn how to wakebaord from Supra Pro Rider Austin Hair and Adam Greer. Kevin Conway just stopped by the plant yesterday, his Supra of choice is a Launch 24SSV

ANOTHER ROUND OF FREE BOOTY

2009-04-14T12:38:00.001-07:00

Supra boats and Liquid Force are bringing you another round of Free Booty! Brian Smoot of Holladay, UT was stoked when Ben Greenwood called to let him know that he was the lucky winner of the first round of Free Booty. Now it’s your turn!

Round 2 of Free Booty will start another lucky winner’s season off right with Amber Wing’s 2009 setup:

1.) Liquid Force 2009 Jett wakeboard
2.) Liquid Force 2009 Wing bindings
3.) Wing Ariel vest

So what do you have to do to get Free Booty? Go to www.supraboats.com and register between April 13th, 2009 to May 13th, 2009 until 11:59 pm to enter.

Get moving and register today. Just click the Free Booty logo to enter your info. There is no purchase necessary. Entries are limited to (1) entry per person; however, you can send as many family members to register as you like. Check back monthly as Free Booty will feature five full rounds of give-a-ways that only get bigger and better each month. Pass it on, everyone likes Free Booty!

2009-04-03T12:53:00.000-07:00

With the longest list of standard features in the industry, a base Supra model is already heavily loaded. However, with the new Pimp Your Tower spring promotion, that long list just got even better. From April 1st – June 30th Supra will Pimp your Tower for Free!

That’s right. Supra buyers will now be stacked and loaded with their choice of Supra’s premium stereo package that includes Roswell’s 4 Speaker Combo LED Light Tower Bar with additional 2-channel Amp or a Z5 Cargo Tower Rack that duos as a bimini and storage so you can carry more boards, tubes and so on. The Pimp Your Tower promo also includes a Tower Mirror bracket to complete the functional, sleek, strong and sporty look of your new tricked out ride.

Those looking to buy the Gravity, BROstock or all new Worlds “Blackout” Edition Package will receive a discount up to $2,000 toward the purchase of their new boat…since these models are already pimped out.

So, what does this mean for buyers looking to purchase a new Supra? Contact your local dealer and make sure you purchase your boat between April 1st and June 30th. With premium factory incentives to choose from and the standard Four Star Protection Plan at no additional charge, the only difficult decision you will have to make is selecting which model you want and which tower accessory to go along with it.

Check out your local dealer’s showroom and the next generation of Supra design for yourself; locate your nearest Supra dealer at http://www.supraboats.com/. Get out and test-drive one!

PIMP MY TOWER
Factory Incentives included:

Tower Speaker & Light Bar w/additional 2-Channel Amp $1,795

Z5 Cargo Rack $1,795
and
Tower Mirror Bracket $245

___________________________________
Total Savings or Free Upgrade Options $2,040

Worlds, Gravity, Liquid Force and BROstock Editions will receive a $2,000 Discount these these boats already have a "pimped out tower!"

***At Participating Dealers Only
***No Substitutions Allowed

Waterski Boats Dallas Celebrates its Grand Opening

2009-04-03T12:46:00.000-07:00

Waterski Boats Dallas wants to celebrate the Grand Opening of its new location in Lewisville, Texas the way a true Texan would do it; by throwing a Texas sized party! And you are invited!

On Saturday, April 18th, 2009, Waterski Boats Dallas will host its Grand Opening beginning at Noon. WSBD spent most of 2008 constructing their new facility which boasts a 5500 square foot showroom, an oversized pro shop, a gigantic 4800 square foot service facility and two oversized indoor wash bays! Waterski Boats Dallas is currently set up to service any manufacturer of inboard boats, and will be expanding to I/Os in the future. The showroom has plenty
of space for you to check out every latest model from Supra and Moomba without that confined feeling of a sardine can! With 13 boats in the showroom, there is still plenty of room for you to walk around each one and get that full effect without being outside in the elements!

The Launch Pad, (the Waterski Boats Dallas Pro Shop) is proud to announce the addition of Fox, Jet Pilot, Reef, Titan and Hart and Huntington to their all star line up which already includes, Ronix, Radar, Hyperlite, HO Sports, Accurate, Monster Tower, Fly High, Indo Boards and Roswell Wake Air.

Waterski Boats Dallas has also picked up Rockstar Energy Drink as a primary sponsor! The Launch Pad now houses a Rockstar Fridge full of energy boosting goodness that is free to those that stop by!

Factory Representatives will be on hand to answer any of the questions you have regarding everything from boats to wakeboards and everything inbetween! Interstate Batteries will have their smoker fired up all day long to ensure you don’t go hungry, and some of the Rockstar Team will be there to make sure your thirst is quenched! Many other contests, drawings and giveaways will be provided by other partners of Waterski Boats Dallas, and there will be plenty of activities for the kids!

EXCLUSIVE WAKE WRAPS COLLECTION BY SUPRA

2009-03-26T18:09:00.000-07:00

Supra presents the latest in Wake Wrap design with their all new Exclusive Collection by Nick West Designs and ZDecals. The stunning designs from this exclusive Collection can be used on any Supra Model. Buyers can tweak the color choices and wrap size to suit their personal preference or they can create their own individualized custom Wake Wrap. The possibilities are endless thanks to Supra’s new partnership with ZDecals. In addition, the all new collection offers buyers the opportunity to add custom boat numbers to match the wrap they choose.

Supra’s killer new Wake Wraps Collection not only features the latest design trends available, but you can also expect the wrap to last at least 8+ years outdoors. Our partner ZDecals uses only the best materials from 3M coupled with 3M protective UV laminations and 3M approved inks.

See these designs for yourself at https://rcpt.yousendit.com/668220579/5f08dd45ca509f34210f801a7585dc85 801a7585dc85 668220579/5f08dd45ca509f34210f801a7585dc85. Tell us what you think. A Supra Launch 22SSV owner just sent in a photograph of his new wrap from the Collection. The customer altered the colors on the design called “VCA”, to match his interior color choices. The tweaked design turned out to be an exquisite change that really compliments the boats style lines and interior color pattern.

So where do you go to get the latest and greatest in wake wraps and customization opportunities? Contact your local Supra dealer. Find your local dealer with our dealer locator at www.supraboats.com/dealers.php

ABOUT ZDECALS
Hmm...A little about who we are? Well, one thing is for sure, we love what we do. We don’t aim for perfection, we aim a little higher. Not sure what that would be called, but hopefully you get it. We only expect perfection from each other day in and day out. From the fresh designs from our designers, the vibrant colors that roll off our printers, to the over the top graphic installations, our customers should have no doubt that they’re dealing with the best. Now we have to be honest, the reason we go nuts on quality is we really don’t want to see your wrap back in our shop and we like it when you spread the good word. We’d rather see you catching some big air on the weekends and doing a little bragging here and there. We’re here to do one thing... create cool stuff and hear people say “how did you do that?!?” If you’re looking for something different and a team you can trust, you’ve found us.

FREE BOOTY!

2009-03-13T16:24:00.000-07:00

That’s right, Supra boats and Liquid Force are giving away Free Booty this summer! It’s not what you’re thinking though. It isn’t your regular swag-a-way…this is the Supra and Liquid Force get ready for the season give-a-way.

So what do you have to do to get Free Booty?
Go to www.supraboats.com and register between March 13th, 2009 to April 12th, 2009 until 11:59 pm to enter.

This month’s give-a-way is loaded with everything you need to start the season off right:

1.) Ben Greenwood’s 2009 Witness Wakeboard by Liquid Force
2.) Liquid Force 2009 Transit Bindings
3.) Straight Line Benny G Rope
4.) Straight Line Benny G Handle

So get moving to www.supraboats.com and register today. Just click on the Free Booty logo to enter your info. There is no purchase necessary and it is limited to (1) entry per person; however, you can send as many family members to register as you like. And pass it on, everyone likes Free Booty!

Austin Hair’s Pete Rose Instructional Video 5 part series

2009-03-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

Fox Sports LIVE (Australia) interview with Josh Sanders

2009-03-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

BROstock Boat Wrap Install at Factory on Supra Launch 24SSV BROstock Edition

2009-02-26T10:36:00.000-08:00

Have you ever seen a boat wrap installed?

Watch as the manufacturer of Supra has the BROstock wrap installed on the Supra Launch 24SSV BROstock Edition. Check it out...very cool.

You also get a sneak peak of the first Moomba LSV Liquid Force Edition...as captured above.

2009 WWA Wakeboard World Championships Date & Location Announced Today!

2009-02-26T07:59:00.000-08:00

For the first time since 2004, the top pro and amateur wake athletes on the planet will battle it out on the waters of Orlando, Fla., for world titles, as the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra returns to the mecca of wakeboarding on Aug. 27-30, 2009.

This four-day-long event is hosted by the World Wakeboard Association (WWA)and features riders from around the globe vying for world titles in 20 divisions, separated by age and skill level.

Since 2004, the WWA Worlds have been held in Australia, Texas, Nevada and most recently in Oklahoma.

Last year, the 2008 Worlds featured 16 divisions, with 13 titles going to the United States and one title each going to Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

The 2009 Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra is a four-day-long carnival of water-sports action. But not all of the action takes place on the water. On land, fans will experience tons of great music and food, athlete autograph signings, chances to win free giveaways, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment, including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

BROstock Dates Announced

2009-02-11T13:18:00.000-08:00

Liquid Force's world famous BROstock is back for 2009!

Mark your calendars for the ultimate BRO event to take place on the desert play land of Lake Powell June 12th - 14th...The 4th Annual BROstock

The stakes are high as we'll have the world's best riders competing for the most money in wakeboarding!

Liquid Forice will also be throwing the 1st annual wakeskate rail jam, where many of the top wakeskaters will compete for big money!

Come for the contest, stay forthe party!

Supra is the official towboat of BROstock, pulling the world's best behind the all Supra Launch 24SSV BROstock Edition.(www.supraboats.com/liquidforce_BROstock)

Hope to see you there!

SUPRA LAUNCH 24SSV BROSTOCK SPECIAL EDITION REVEALED

2009-02-02T12:55:00.000-08:00

The Supra Launch 24SSV BROstock Special Edition that was designed exclusively to tow the worlds top athletes during the 2009 BROStock event was revealed today.

Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force, explained "The desgin encompasses the spirit of the event and is for the riders that want to have the most fun on the water.

The BROstock edition comes loaded with 18 added upgrades to include:

Custom Gelcoat
Dual Battery
Black SS Rubrail
Custom Black 4 speaker combo light bar w/ LED lights
5 Channel Amp
2 Channel Amp
Subwoofer
Z-5 Cargo Rack
Tower Mirror Bracket
5.7 L 340HP CAT ETX MPI Engine
Dual Battery
Black Tandem trailer
18” Custom Wheels with-
Wider Stainless Steel Fenders
Boat Buddy
Aluminum Step Plates
Illuminated laser cut steps
LED Trailer Lighting

The Supra Launch 24SSV BROstock Edition is rider focused, rider friendly and offers uncompromised quality and performance above all.

Drivers will experience exceptional maneuverability at both high and low speeds while kicking out clean full bodied tournament quality wakes.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this remarkable new design for yourself, locate the nearest Supra dealer at http://www.supraboats.com/ or check it out at your local boat show.

Now you can ride like a pro too.

FIRST LIQUID FORCE EDITOIN ROLLED OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE

2009-01-21T13:47:00.000-08:00

Today the first Supra Launch 22SSV Liquid Force Special Edition rolled off the production line...clean, sleek. I like it!

SUPRA'S WAKE GOES HEAD TO HEAD WITH COMPETITORS

2009-01-15T09:32:00.000-08:00

These are the same photgraphs featured in WaterSki Magazines Boat Buyers Guide 2009. Let me know which boat you would like to see featured next or visit http://www.supraboats.com/ for the full competitive wake comparison.

SUPRA Launch 24SSV

MASTERCRAFT X 45

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SUPRA Launch 24SSV

MALIBU 247

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SUPRA Launch 24SSV

TIGE RZ4 _______________________________________________

SUPRA Launch 24SSV

CENTURION Enzo SV240

2009-01-13T11:28:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Boat Show Season has started off much better than anticipated, despite economic dampeners. Supra and boat shows in Houston, TX and Portland, OR both started off the season with a bang! Aggressive dealer promotions in conjunction with Supra;s incredible factory boat show savings program (Pick 5 for $495) created a tremendous buying atmosphere that many jumped on!

Inquiries about the latest partnership with Liquid Force and the all new award winning Supra Launch 21V have stirred more than quite a bit of excitement at both shows. And the Liquid Force Special Edition promotion has guests stoked about a chance to win a day with the Liquid Force Pro of their choice.

If you have been thinking about owning a boat or you’re ready for an upgrade, this is your last chance to get the best savings of the year, well decade.

To view a list of upcoming Boat Shows or to locate your nearest Supra dealer’s boat show go to: ww.supraboats.com/events/boat_shows.html

While you’re on the site, check out the competitive wake comparisons featured in WaterSki Magazines 2009 Boat Buyers guide on the home pages at http://www.supraboats.com/.

2009 LIQUID FORCE SUPRA LAUNCH 22SSV SPECIAL EDITION PACKAGE REVEALED

2008-12-29T13:06:00.000-08:00

Okay, here it is...the awaited reveal of the 2009 Liquid Force Supra Launch 22 SSV Special Edition Package.

Research and Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, Pro Team Riders, Art and Marketing departments of both Skiers Choice and Liquid Force have been working diligently to implement the details of the rider-friendly, performance driven, quality wake machine that was revealed today. The performance inspired 2009 Liquid Force Supra Launch 22SSV Special Edition will take your watersports and boating lifestyle to the next level.

The Liquid Force Special Edition package incorporates the following features:

Custom Liquid Force Graphics
Custom Gelcoat Pattern
Custom Upholstery

Triple Up Seating

Z-5 Carg Rack

Tower Mirror Bracket

White Stainless Steel Rubrail

Custom Black 4-Speaker Light Bar with LED lights

5-Channel Amp (700.5) Dual Battery
2-Channel Amp (250.2)

Subwoofer
5.7L 340HP CAT ETX MPI engine with catalytic converter
Tandem Trailer with black swing away tongue & LED wiring
18” Custom Wheels and Stainless Steel Fenders
18” Spare Tire
Boat Buddy
Aluminum Step Plates
Illuminated Laser Cut Steps

Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force explained, “Liquid Force is the premier wake brand in the world. When it came to designing the LF boat, we wanted to stay true to our roots and create the best boat on the market. The look, feel, design are all Liquid Force inspired. You can expect the same level of quality and high performance in this boat as you have grown to expect in every single Liquid Force product.”

The Supra Launch 22SSV’s Liquid Force Special Edition offers the complete package. In addition to its sleek Liquid Force design, the Launch 22SSV is rider focused, rider friendly and offers uncompromised quality and performance above all. Drivers will experience exceptional maneuverability at both high and low speeds while kicking out clean full bodied tournament quality wakes. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this remarkable new design for yourself, locate the nearest Supra dealer at http://www.supraboats.com/. Get out and test-drive one. Go on…drive it, ride the wake. See if it exceeds your expectations. It’s your life…live it!

WWA Wakeboard World Championships Fuel TV Supra Segment with Ben Greenwood and Josh Sanders

2008-12-23T12:24:00.000-08:00

TWO OF THE FASTEST GROWING WATERSPORTS MANUFACTURES PARTNER

2008-12-23T10:18:00.000-08:00

SKIERS CHOICE MANUFACTURER OF SUPRA & MOOMBA BOATS AND LIQUID FORCE, manufacturer of Liquid Force Wakeboards, announced a long term strategic partnership to benefit both companies by promoting and selling their respective products and increasing the value of their respective brands. The agreement consists of multiple components to include the production of a special edition series available on Surpa and Moomba boats that will pay tribute to Liquid Force, the leader in wakeboarding. In addition, Supra will now be the official towboat of the acclaimed BROStock event series and select stops from the Maven Series.

“With this partnership we are bringing Liquid Force’s wakeboard industry leadership together with our boating industry expertise to offer customers a world-class watersports experience,” said Rick Tinker, President of Skiers Choice, Inc. “This is where the lifestyle, the sport and the products our customers use to live it, work simultaneously to bring them the best there is available.”

TonyFinn, Founder of Liquid Force and Rick Tinker, President of Skiers Choice, Inc.

Supra, Moomba and Liquid Force will begin to roll out initiatives from the agreement fairly quickly. Research and Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Art and Marketing departments of the two companies’ have been working diligently to implement the details. Look for more information to be revealed in the weeks to come.

Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force, Scot Leverett Art Director for Liquid Force, Matt Gleason, Director of Marketing for Liquid Force and Matt Brown Product Development Manager for Skiers Choice, Inc collaborate.

Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force said, “I am extremely impressed with the quality and commitment to wakeboarding that Skiers Choice has shown. I’m super fired up about the collaborative boats that we are releasing. They are both pretty fricken sick!! We couldn't be happier to team up with not only such a great company, but with such a great group of people as well. Skiers Choice and Liquid Force plan on introducing a lot of new, cool, innovative products into the wakeboard market moving forward, so hang on!!”

Tony Finn checks out the wake of a Supra.

I love this wake! It's huge, but not too steep, easy. to get air on and the landings are smooth," explained Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force and the Godfather of Wakeboarding.

"The Studs of Liquid Force" take a factory tour at Skiers Choice, Inc.
Tony Finn, Founder, Scot Leverett, Art Director
and Matt Gleason, Director of Marketing.

Supra Launch 21V Awarded Excellence in Design by Trailer Boats

2008-12-18T18:07:00.000-08:00

WELCOME TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPRA DESIGN that recently landed the all new 2009 Supra Launch 21V an Excellence in Design award from Trailer Boats magazine. Ron Eldridge, Editor of Trailers Boats explained that, “The multisport Supra Launch 21V aims high in the comfort category; deep and wide, the layout is both stylish and sturdy. This 21-footer also delivers easy handling and smooth turning -- even in choppy conditions. Ultimately, it's the complete package that captured the judges' favor and earned it a Trailer Boats 2009 Excellence in Design."

At first we were a bit apprehensive about the award since our competitors had annouunced they too had won an award from Trailers Boats. Ron Eldridge further explained, "Including Supra's award, we recognized three boats in the Tow Boat category, including the Nautique Crossover 216 and Mastercraft Maristar 235. All told, there are 30 awards in 11 categories. Each winner was recognized for excellence for its specific model -- some for very specific and innovative features; others for how the totality of features works together as a whole, which is what the Launch 21V won for." Which makes since if you are familar with the Supra Ride System and the Launch 21V 's incredible new design. Check out the 3rd paragraph below on how the hull design and smart plate have been redesigned to work together...

The all-new Supra Launch 21V is the synthesis of tradition and future, one of the principles of Supra’s design philosophy that makes the design so authentic, trendsetting and characteristic of the brand. Inspired by Hummer and Range Rover, the Launch 21V styling offers a combination of muscular, elegant, aggressive and luxurious styling. The interior and exterior both offer an array of cutting edge design enhancements making the Supra Launch 21V as exciting to look at as it is to drive, cruise or ride behind.

The Supra Launch 21V offers boating and watersports enthusiasts an experience beyond the realm of what they expect for a 21’ boat. The aggressive styling and strong multisport performance includes a long list of standard features that is more than impressive. Supra’s design philosophy has always been about full featured performance that is rider friendly and the 21V is just that; however, it is so much more!

The hull design and Smart Plate have been re-designed to work together to create an outstanding wake while maximizing efficiency and user friendliness. In addition, the new stringer design maximizes structural rigidity. The layout of the cabin has been widened and is much deeper for optimum comfort allowing up to 13 passengers the ability to lounge. The new seating design features larger and wider cushions that turn every seat in to a lounge seat. Children and parents have noted the additional comfort and safety provided by the deeper seating, especially with the addition of the new massive grab rails in the bow.

To further enhance the driver’s experience, the Supra design team has improved the ergonomics of the driver’s area by lowering the dashboard and re-centering the driver’s seat. By making these small adjustments we have enhanced the driver’s visibility and comfort by 100%.

The Launch 21V’s fascinating, all-new must see interior design combined with its aerodynamic, muscular exterior and on demand delivery of multisport performance is certain to create a demand. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this remarkable new design for yourself, locate the nearest Supra dealer at http://www.supraboats.com/. Get out and test-drive one, see if it exceeds your expectations.