Supra SUNSPORT 24V manual

SUPRA - 1 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. T rademarks Supra, the Supra Logo, Comp L TS, Sunsport 22V , Sunsport 24V , Launch L TS, Launch 21, Launch 21V , Launch 22SSV , Launch 24SSV are registered trademarks of Skier ’ s Choice, Inc. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their respective owners. Skier’s [...]

SUPRA - 2 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. T able of Content s Section I Introduction 3 Section II Boating Safety 5 Section III Boating Rules 1 1 Section IV Boat S pecifications 1 5 Section V Operating Information 1 9 Section VI S tarting & Operation 2 1 Section VII Instrument Panel 2 5 Sectioin VIII Equipment & Options 3 7 Sectiion IX Servic[...]

SUPRA - 3 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Introduction Supra inboard ski boats are manufactured by Skier ’s Choice, Inc. in Maryville, T ennessee and distributed throughout the United S t ates and the world. This manual provides an overview for operating your Supra boat. It should be considered a permanent part of your Supra boat, and cont ains im[...]

SUPRA - 4 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. • Drain Plugs (Securely in place?) • Life-Saving Devices (One for every person on board?) • S teering System (Working smoothly and properly?) • Fuel System (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?) • Battery (Fully charged? Cable terminals clean and tight?) • Engine (In Neutral?) • Capacity Plate (Are you[...]

SUPRA - 5 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Section II Boating Safety Import ant Safety Information! Y our safety , as well as the safety of others with and around you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your boat. Read and comprehend this manual. Make sure that you understand all the controls and operating instructions before attempti[...]

SUPRA - 6 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Safety Equipment Y our Supra has been equipped at the factory with most of the federally required safety equipment for inland waters (Class 1, 16’-to-26’). This equipment includes: - UL-approved Marine Fire Extinguisher , T ype A-BC (2 lbs.), good for solids, liquids, and electrical fire - ABYC-approved [...]

SUPRA - 7 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. General Safety Precautions - T o avoid serious personal injury , DO NOT be on or about the swim platform while engine is running and keep away from rear of boat while engine is running. - T o avoid serious personal injury , DO NOT operate engine while anyone is on or about the swim platform or in the water n[...]

SUPRA - 8 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It is produced by gasoline engines and is a component of exhaust fumes. Shut off the engine when people are on the swim platform or in the water around the rear of the boat. Do not teak surf, wake surf, or do any other ac[...]

SUPRA - 9 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Proper Seating Proper seating is an important element of boating safety . Proper seating consists of sitting with your buttock in full contact with a seat anytime the boat is underway and using hand holds and grab handles to secure oneself and prevent loss of balance. Do not sit in locations not designed as [...]

SUPRA - 10 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. W arning Plates and Labels Read and note ALL warning plates and labels from bow to stern that appear on the boat, including these! If your warning decals should become damaged in any way , please contact your Supra Dealer or write to Skier ’ s Choice, Inc., 1717 Henry G . Lane Street, Maryville, T ennesse[...]

SUPRA - 11 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Basic Boating Rules Y ou should be aware of these rules and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water . The rules presented in this manual are condensed and have been provided as a convenience only . Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA) or Department of Motor V ehicles [...]

SUPRA - 12 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. When two power-driven vessels are crossing each other ’s path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel that views the crossing vessel to the starboard (right) side must give-way . If the other vessel is to the port (left) side, maint ain your course and direction, provided the other vessel gi[...]

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SUPRA - 15 Section IV Boat Specifications Sunsport 22V Boat Specifications: Overall Length w/o Platform 21’ 8” Overall Length w/Platform 23’ 10” Overall Length w/Trailer 25’ 8” Width (Beam) 95” Draft 24” Weight - Boat Only 3,350 lbs. Weight - Boat & Trailer 4,450 lbs. Capacity - Passenger 10 Capacity - Weight 1,385 lbs. Capacity[...]

SUPRA - 16 © 2004 Skier ’s Choice, Inc. Sunsport 24V Boat Specifications: Overall Length w/o Platform 24’ Overall Length w/Platform 26’ Overall Length w/Trailer 27’ 4” Width (Beam) 102” Draft 26” Weight - Boat Only 3,950 lbs. Weight - Boat & Trailer 5,050 lbs. Capacity - Passenger 16 Capacity - Weight 2,300 lbs. Capacity - Fuel 5[...]

SUPRA - 17 © 2004 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Launch 21V Launch 21 Boat Specifications: Overall Length w/o Platform 21’ 2” Overall Length w/Platform 23’ Overall Length w/Trailer 25’ 2” Width (Beam) 9 8 ” Draft 24” Weight - Boat Only 3,200 lbs. Weight - Boat & Trailer 4,250 lbs. Capacity - Passenger 13 Capacity - Weight 1,775 lbs. Capa[...]

SUPRA - 18 © 2004 Skier ’s Choice, Inc. Launch 24SSV Boat Specifications: Overall Length w/o Platform 24’ Overall Length w/Platform 26’ Overall Length w/Trailer 27’ 4” Width (Beam) 102” Draft 26” Weight - Boat Only 3,950 lbs. Weight - Boat & Trailer 5,050 lbs. Capacity - Passenger 16 Capacity - Weight 2,300 lbs. Capacity - Fuel 5[...]

© 2004 Skier’s Choice, Inc. SUPRA - 19 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Break In Period T aking care to properly break in your new engine will p ay off in the long run. In our years of field testing, we have proven that an Indmar engine, when properly broken in according to our simple procedures, will last longer , run better and have fewer repair[...]

SUPRA - 20 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Maximum Cap acities In compliance with United S tates Coast Guard Regulations, Supra Boats meet or exceed all safety st andards designed for recreational boats. T o ensure safe handling and performance, each Supra boat displays a maximum capacity sticker (see sample), stating the maximum total weight load a[...]

SUPRA - 21 A st andard pre-starting procedure should be always be followed before the first start-up of the day . 1. Check the engine oil level. 2. Check for gasoline fumes in bilge or engine compartment. 3 . Operate engine blower for 4 minutes before starting the engine to remove any fumes. 4. Check manual operation of bilge pump. Make sure bilge [...]

SUPRA - 22 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Throttle Lever The Transmission Lockout button allows the transmission to be disengaged while giving the throttle full operating range. With the lever in the idle position (normally vertical) push the button located at the bottom of the lever to disengage the transmission. The throttle may then be operated [...]

SUPRA - 23 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Bilge Area Center Drain Plug The bilge area center drain plug is located at the front of the motor well, directly under the engine. It is extremely important that the drain plug is always checked before st arting the engine. The drain plug should be secured in place using a wrench. NOTE: Not all Supra model[...]

SUPRA - 24 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Filling the T ank Fuel Precautions Fueling The fuel cap is located on the rear deck near the stern. A special fuel key is provided to open the cap. NOTE: The cap is sealed by a rubber O-ring. Please do not over tighten. The 24 Series boats, for extra convenience, have a fuel fill on both sides to allow for [...]

SUPRA - 25 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. S peed Calibration S peed may be checked using a stopwatch and a st andard slalom course. Adjust the speedometer needle by turning the adjuster buttons. Location of the adjuster buttons vary by model. On the Launch and L TS Series they can be found directly under the dash, while on the other models they can[...]

SUPRA - 26 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. The speedometer indicates the water speed of the boat in miles per hour . It is recommended that the speedometer be checked for accuracy periodically . Speedometer Engine Hours are shown on the tachometer gauge located in the center of the dash p anel. The engine hour gauge acts as an odometer for the engin[...]

SUPRA - 27 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. This gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when the ignition is in the “ON” position. NOTICE: DO NOT run the t ank to empty . T o prevent condensation from forming in the t ank, it is recommended that the tank be filled when the gauge indicates 1/4 t ank of fuel remainin[...]

SUPRA - 28 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Depth Sounder Setting Units The depth sounder can display depth in either standard or metric units. Perform the following steps to change the display units: 1 . Simultaneously press the up and down buttons. Either the FT or M units indicator display text will flash. THEN... 2 . T o set feet units, press the[...]

SUPRA - 29 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Out of Range Display If the display indicates three horizontal bars as shown, the depth sounder indicates an out of range, inaccurate or incomplete data condition. An out of range condition occurs when the depth reading is less than 2.5 feet (3.0 Meters) or greater than 200 feet (60.9 Meters). Inaccurate or[...]

SUPRA - 30 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Please refer to your stereo owner’s manual for proper operation instruction. NOTE: Stereo unit is connected to the S tereo switch on the switch p anel. The “Stereo” switch must be in the “ON” position before the stereo can be turned on. Stereo[...]

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SUPRA - 33 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Horn Switch The Horn Switch is located on the port dash panel near the ignition. Sound the horn by depressing the button. Horn/Whistle Signals One Long Blast: Warning Signal (Coming out of slip) One Short Blast: Pass on my Port Side T wo Short Blasts: Pass on my S tarboard Side Three Short Blasts: Engines i[...]

SUPRA - 34 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. T ilt Steering T ilt steering may be adjusted up or down in five different locking positions. T o adjust, depress the tilt lever located beneath the bezel and move the steering wheel to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the wheel into place. For your convenience, a DC outlet has been included [...]

SUPRA - 35 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Gravity Ballast System The optional Gravity Ballast System is an electronically controlled ballast system that can be operated from the driver’s seat. The Gravity system is available in a 1, 2 or 3 position system. The switch p anel to the 2 and 3 position systems is located directlybelow the shifter mech[...]

SUPRA - 36 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. The Gravity Ballast system utilizes a manifold and a solenoid valve to independently fill each bag or tank. The solenoid valves have a small toggle switch that can manually override the opening of the valve. The manual toggle switch needs to be in the “down” position to allow the system to be controlled[...]

SUPRA - 37 Ignition Keys T wo ignition keys are provided with the boat. Key entry into the ignition may be dif ficult due to the boot protector . Please, do not unduly force the key into the ignition. Key tumblers are located vertically , thus the key should be vertical when placed into the switch. NOTE: Always attach the ignition key and gas key t[...]

SUPRA - 38 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. The Rise-R Seat is a unique driver seat enhancement. The front edge of the driver ’s seat cushion lift s up to give the driver a taller sightline. T o switch the seat to the raised position, use two hands to lift and push the front edge of the seat cushion up and back until it is sitting on therear half o[...]

SUPRA - 39 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. V -Drive Ski Pylon The ski pylon is to be used to pull skiers. DO NOT use ski pylon to hoist boat! Only use the lifting rings for this purpose. The 24 Series boat has a retract able ski pylon. T o use, pull pylon up, twist counterclockwise and push back down into the lock position. T o retract, pull pylon u[...]

SUPRA - 40 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Rad-A-Cage Style 1 T o Lower Cage For Storage T ools Required: 5/16” Allen Wrench 1 . Loosen (but do not remove) the front 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” allen head bolts that connect the front legs to the foot. 2. Remove the hand knobs of the rear feet. 3. While standing in the bow area, pull the cage forward, gentl[...]

SUPRA - 41 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Pole Light Recept acle The pole light recept acle is located on the starboard of the stern, along side of the sun deck. T o install pole light, slide open the weather cover and insert the pole light in the aligned position. Courtesy Light s Courtesy lights are installed at several locations in the interior [...]

SUPRA - 42 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Lif ting Rings The forward bow eye is located just aft of the bow light. T wo lifting rings are located on the transom. Bow Eye The bow eye is located at the front of the hull below the rub rail. It is the point of the attachment to lead the boat onto the trailer and to secure the boat to the trailer or to [...]

SUPRA - 43 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Bilge Inspection Plate The fuel tank inspection plate/bilge inspection plate is located on the floor . Open the inspection plate by unscrewing it to check the condition of the fuel t ank and wire harness or for water in the bilge. NOTICE: Keep this area clean and free of dirt and debris. Ski Locker Ski stor[...]

SUPRA - 44 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. The research and design team at Skier’s Choice has carefully explored and tested many different propellers and pitch angles for use on our boats. All tests indicate that the current propeller installed on your model is the best for the variety of boating performance required, whether skiing competitively [...]

SUPRA - 45 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Hydraulic W ake Plate The hydraulic wake plate allows the driver to control the running attitude of the boat. It can be controlled by the switch on the dashboard. T rim Switch & Gauge This switch controls the optional hydraulic wake plate. The gauge indicates the position of the plate. Optional Perfect [...]

SUPRA - 46 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Battery Box The battery is mounted inside the observer ’s seat storage compartment. Location may vary slightly depending on the model. NOTICE: It is recommended that the battery cables be disconnected from the battery when the boat is placed in storage. Avoid damaage or injury from battery acid, ensure th[...]

SUPRA - 47 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Optional T ower S peakers The optional tower speakers are an additional set of speakers designed to allow the rider to be able to hear the music. The tower speakers require the addition of an amplifier to power the speakers. Some lakes have noise restriction ordinances. The use of tower speakers may not be [...]

SUPRA - 48 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. The optional cockpit cover is a snap down storage cover designed to help protect the interior of your boat. T o install the cover , start at the windshield and work towards the transom. Be sure to install the cover poles to prevent water pocketing. DO NOT trailer the boat with the cockpit cover installed. T[...]

SUPRA - 49 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Optional W alk-Through Curt ain Some Supra models offer an optional W alk-through curtain that snaps into the front walk-through to help prevent cool air from flowing into the cockpit area. Optional CD Changer The optional 10 disk CD changer is mounted to the floor of the boat and is controlled using the st[...]

SUPRA - 50 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Fuel Precautions Sp arks while fueling could cause an explosion! Before Fueling: 1. T urn off engine. 2. T urn off all electrical systems. 3. Extinguish cigarettes or any open flame. While Fueling: 1. Keep fuel hose nozzle in contact with fill pipe to provide grounding. 2. Fill tank at a slow rate to avoid [...]

SUPRA - 51 The illustration above denotes the areas which may need to be accessed or may require cleaning or maintenance. It is important to have basic underst anding of the parts and their location on the boat. However , it is recommend that any service beyond routine maintenance be performed by an authorized Supra dealer . Section IX Service &[...]

SUPRA - 52 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. FRESH W A TER COOLING SYSTEM The standard cooling system for Supra boat s is an open circulation cooling system with intake water . This is preferred for lakes and reservoirs with low salt content. If the engine is occasionally operated in salt water , the cooling system should be flushed with fresh water p[...]

SUPRA - 53 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. V -Drive remote oil filter is mounted on the ski pylon bracket. V -Drive Remote Oil Filter The oil filter is located below the engine. The engine manufacturer recommends that you change the oil and oil filter after the first 10- 20 hours use of your new boat. Thereaf ter , to maximize engine life, change oi[...]

SUPRA - 54 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Use only automatic transmission fluid type “A” in transmissions with 1:1 drive train. Refer to Engine Owners Manual. Change Frequency Change transmission fluid every year , using only Dextron-III Mercon automatic transmission fluid. Maintaining Fluid Level T ransmission fluid level should be checked reg[...]

SUPRA - 55 The Shaft Log Packing Nut should be checked periodically and adjusted if needed. Adjust as follows: - Loosen the jam nut a few turns. - T ighten the shaft log packing nut by hand. DO NOT over tighten. - T ighten the jam nut against the packing nut. - Check for leaks. NOTICE: It is normal for the Packing Log to drip water at a slow rate o[...]

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SUPRA - 57 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Section X Cleaning, Care & S torage W ashing and waxing the boat hull and deck regularly will extend the life and beauty of your Supra. It is a good routine to rinse your boat with fresh water after each day’ s use. It is recommended that the hull and deck be cleaned and waxed after every 25 hours of [...]

SUPRA - 58 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. All upholstery items on your Supra are made of tough marine grade vinyl that is easily cleaned. It is important to provide for the drying of all upholstery and carpet after each use of the boat. Open all storage compartment s and slide all removable cushions out about an inch to allow air to circulate behin[...]

SUPRA - 59 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Section XI Winterization & Dry S torage When the boating and ski season comes to a close, it is important to have your boat professionally winterized. If your boat is exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) it is possible for water in the engine, ballast system, heater core, etc., to fr[...]

SUPRA - 60 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. If the boat ever needs to be hoisted, special attention should be given to the following recommendations: - Hoist the boat using a horizontal lifting bar only . - Never attempt to lift the boat by means of a cable sling from bow to stern lifting eyes. - Hoist operator should slowly and smoothly lift the boa[...]

SUPRA - 61 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Section XII T echnical Information The hull identification number is located on the upper right hand side of the transom below the rub rail. Identification Number Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced during normal battery operation or charging. S parks or flames can cause this mixture to ignite and explod[...]

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SUPRA - 63 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. When connecting the trailer to your tow vehicle use the following procedure: 1. Raise the tongue with the trailer jack, position the trailer tongue directly over the 2" ball, and lower the jack until the tongue goes all the way down over the ball. 2. Press down on the latch until it locks on the ball w[...]

SUPRA - 64 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Prolong T railer Life Connecting the T railer T railer Alignment When pulling the boat onto the trailer , be sure that it is centered on the trailer . The dist ance between the boat and the wheel runner board should be equal on both sides. The following guidelines will prolong the life of the boat and trail[...]

SUPRA - 65 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. NOTE: DO NOT attempt to use excessive power to free the boat from dry carpet runners. Power off of the trailer only when the boat has floated free. If the trailer is not submerged to the correct depth, the bow of the boat could drop when powering off incorrectly , possibly damaging the boat. Roll driver’s[...]

SUPRA - 66 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Y our Supra trailers come standard with a trailer Boat Buddy . This featue makes loading your boat on the trailer much easier . Loading Place the trigger inthe “SET” position. When the bow eye contact s the Boat Buddy , the pin will latch, securing the boat. Unloading T o unload the boat, pull back on t[...]

SUPRA - 67 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Optional Swing T ongue With the optional swing tongue, you can shorten the trailer length for storage by pulling the pin and swing the tongue away to the side. DO NOT tow trailer without latch pin inst alled. Always install safety clip on end of latch pin.[...]

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SUPRA - 69 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Supra Limited W arranty T aking care of our product af ter it becomes yours has always been “standard policy” at Skier’s Choice, Inc., the proud manufacturer of the Supra line of boats. And to further prove our point, we offer the following limited warranty . TERMS OF W ARRANTY During the applicable W[...]

SUPRA - 70 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. adjustments, connectors, tune-ups and wear items, such as, shaft packing, belts, hoses, filters, seals, gaskets, strut bushing, etc. 7. Damage to or malfunction of a boat, or any component thereof, resulting from owner use, lack of maintenance, improper maintenance, impact, misuse, negligence, collision, de[...]

SUPRA - 71 Dealer ’ s Responsibility 1. The Dealer should provide the buyer with an adequate orientation in the general operation of the boat and review all systems and accessories included with the boat. 2. The Dealer should deliver a complete owner ’s manual packet with the boat consisting of Owner’s Manual, Registration Engine Manual, S te[...]

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SUPRA - 73 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. A Accessory Power Switch 31, 32 Air Inflator—Sunsport 24V 49 B Ballast System - Gravity (Optional) 35-36 Battery & Cable Installation 55 Battery Box 4 6 Battery S pecifications 61 Bilge Area Drain Plug 23 Bilge Inspection Plate 43 Bilge Pump Switch 31, 32 Bimini T op (Optional) 46 Blower Switch 33 Boa[...]

SUPRA - 74 © 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc. S Safety Lanyard/Engine Shut-Off Switch 47 Safety Equipment 6 Satellite Radio (Optional) 49 Seat Adjustment 38 Service & Maintenance 51 Shaft Log Packing Nut 55 Ski Locker 43 Ski Platform 42 Ski Platform Detachable Brackets 43 Ski Pylon (Inboard & V -Drive) 39 Slalom Course S peeds 25 S peedometer 2[...]