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Boat Babes smells the best but Speed Gloss works the best imo

It's probably not the switch itself but the valve is stuck.  Try and manually open it with the red allen key and see if the switch lights up when sensor sees it's open.  Most likely a valve issue which is common.

I installed a docking light specific "horizontal" rocker switch for the front docking lights.  At the same time I cut in another for the rear tower facing LEDs.  I put them both in in the helm armrest panel so they look factory 

One of my biggest gripes with my 15 S226 is not having ski pylon.  I think every boat should have it.  That being said we ski and tube from transom handle tow point and ski from tower most of the time as it helps with deep water starts.  Never tow tube from tower thought

On 5/16/2020 at 1:49 PM, BoardCo said:

I'm happy to shed some light on this in a format that isn't pushing it out the the whole world like we did with our video comparing the two. I can tell you we made the GS22 look a lot better than it actually was when it came to surf wave and wakeboard wake. We also didn't review the handling of the boat, and I can tell you, it wasn't close. I knew the Fi23 would out-perform the GS22 (it is better than the G23), but I didn't expect it to be THAT MUCH better.

I would STRONGLY recommend test driving both of them and MAKE SURE to actually drive both boats. If you do, you won't buy a GS22 unless you really really care about skiing. That said, you could get a Vi22 and be even closer in that regard.

So how would the Fi23 and Vi22 Compare?  I was potentially considering the GS22 as I miss the slalom wake of my old direct drive and want a boat that will do both Slalom and Surf "decently".  My S226 is a surfing beast but slalom is less than desireable.  I know that the 2 sports are on opposite ends of the spectrum but don't want to get back into a ski only boat with terrible surf wave.  There has to be a decent compromise out there.  Will be travelling at some point to demo once I narrow down the short list because any dealers are a long way away from where I live

Thanks

On 5/5/2020 at 10:38 AM, wakerunner5 said:

I bought a new Supreme S211 about a year ago. This boat has been broken down more than working since I have had it, always overheating issues. I bought a new boat so I wouldn't have issues and not have to worry about it breaking down. The dealer finally figured out the issue and replaced the impeller a few months ago because it had a leak. Since then I only ran it a couple of times, then had it on the trailer all winter. Now I get the boat back out and it is overheating again.

I'm wondering if I got a lemon, this is typical for Supreme, this is typical for all boats or what. My last boat I had over 20 years ago and never had issues with it, of course it was a lot different boat, stern drive bow rider. I thought that paying 90K for a boat would mean I wouldn't have to worry about issues with it, for a few years at least, I guess I was totally wrong about that.
 

Your issue actually sounds extremely simple and a $30 useable/wearable part as the likely cause/issue/ and solution in both cases.

I replace my impeller every year whether I need it or not.   Not that these boats don't have issues across all brands but these forums can be your friend as there is a wealth of information on them and doing some of your own maintenance can be a godsend if you don't have a great dealer in your area.

On 11/21/2019 at 3:01 PM, Worxman said:

Nevermind. I called them again and talked with another guy there and he found it. He said it is kind of difficult to install, but we build machines for a living so I think we can handle it. Thanks again for your help.

Worxman - did you end up purchasing the SewLong bimini?   If you did and don't mine would you pm me the price and what you think of it after getting some use?  My OEM has a rip on a seam and considering doing something other than the factory bimini.

Thanks

4 hours ago, Troy said:

Looks nice.  Little hard to get to though. LOL. 

Thanks.  Boat's usually in that bay so actually right off the back easy peasy

On 10/8/2019 at 5:11 AM, dententh said:

Thanks, thinking of getting one for my boat. 

did you end up getting decadence?  

OEM are Fly High but you can go bigger.  I upgraded to the bagbuster kit from NWBS.  It's a bigger rear locker bag with the connected under midship seat bag.  Contact them to find out the specs on added weight of the rear and midship bags as I cannot remember how much more than stock they are?   I'm pretty certain the stock bags full you could still have a little gear (life jackets and such) on top and with my new bigger bag I make sure there isn't anything in there cuz when full there is no room.

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it's a PIA but yes mine will still do it if I cycle the key at start too quick.  I think its an oil pressure sensor so similar.  

Mine runs fine since new, vitals all  perfect, usually happens if I'm Not driving and wife tries to start too soon (no patience)

Thread revival from the DEAD!

I finally got my Krypt board rack put up after about 4 years.  Bought them on clearance years back and I've always had DIY pvc racks for years.  Wanted something a little more streamlined for the new shop (which isn't new now after 4 years  )  Anyway here it is!!

Finally did mine but went with the Angled Starboard and Port side specific LED's.

Haven't been on here in awhile and/or updated my Thread.  Seems like I'm always doing something to the boat and run out of time to post   

Anyway I just finished up installing some RubRail Docking lights and VisionX rear facing tower lights.  For the tower lights I used the existing lower speaker locations and tower wiring and grabbed a set of adapters.  The hardest part of the install was cutting out the rocker switches.  The rubrail docking lights were a bit harder since I had to build up the nerve to take a cutting wheel to my boat and measure a million times to ensure I was able to re-use the existing rub rail screws to install the coverplate over the light housing.  It actually wasn't too bad.  I located the rocker switches in the right armrest cover plate at the top and bottom edges.  It looks like it came like that from the factory which is the look I was going for.   Now it's time to go use her for the season again ......whoot whoot!!! 

some of my cushions are starting to split at the piping seam

Search is your friend!!

I don't have QuickSurf on my 15 so here's the lowdown for listed:

bow tank full, surf side QF and PnP bag full, then add some more weight (peeps, lead, more fat sack ballast) on surf side and in bow., 11-12mph trim tab at 25% for starboard and about 75-100% for goofy (no counter weight)

If you want push button start that's one thing but to buy it just to be able to keep the stereo on when turning off the boat is the wrong reason and spending money where you don't need to.

When I purchased my boat same thing happened every time I'd turn the ignition off the stereo would shut down.  All I did was find the power wire that feed the stereo rocker switch and run it to the power block that is supplied by the batt.  That way the rocker switch is powered whether the ignition is turned on or off and you can control the stereo and components with the rocker and not be dependent on ignition power.

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Mine has always had it as well.  Seems extremely loose in the mid range and wanted to be able to tighten it up so it doesn't move on it's own but could never figure out how to get behind the handle to adjust!!

If you yank it out buy Deckadence and put it down in it's place.  You won't regret it.  Gatorstep looks good but I still prefer the feel of Deckadence and ability to pull and clean, doesn't shrink, and won't see dirt around edges

Nice to see Supreme backing up this issue 4-5 years later

Glad mine isn't doing it

Yes front tank is standard.  Should have 3 switches (left, center, right).  On mine they don't light up but you can hear the pumps running when fill or empty is selected on the 3 way rocker selected for each.   If you can't hear pump maybe you have a blown fuse.  Pumps are in the engine compartment.  Also when front tank is full you will see water empty out of the port side vent.  

On 9/5/2018 at 8:35 PM, Jetter said:

While I seem to be on a role learning....  a couple more questions please.

1 - Is the center ballast what some call the bow ballast?  The factory options say an available 228 lb  bow ballast.  Anybody know how much the center ballast can hold?  Do people install a front under seat ballast bag as well?

2 - if the center ballast fills and drains from the underside of the boat and there is no gauge, how do you know when it's empty?

Thanks

 

Jetter,

Sorry haven't been on here in quite some time.  Maybe you already got this all figured out?  

Yes Center tank is what some refer to "bow ballast".  It is approx 250lbs.  S21 doesn't have this option but 226 and 238 do.

I also run 80lbs of lead under each side bow cushion in the coolers since they aren't really good for anything but holding more weight    You know when it's empty by the change in sound of the pump so you have to pay attention or you'll burn the pump impellers out.

You are right on Hard Quick Fill tanks and then PnP sacks above filled/drained with 2way pumps.  Alot of us run bigger sacks like the bag buster kits that run up under the side seats for an additional few hundred pounds.  I also have another 80lbs of lead in under seat storage mid ship each side. 

I just turn the tunes up LOUD

GREAT work!  and yes agree there are less and less mod and build threads each and every year.  

Those turned out awesome and would look good on my S226

Good idea! 

I installed hydroturf on the fiberglass under the side seats to I can pull them and set them aside for heavy traffic going in and out of the boat.