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SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATIONnaut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound

rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level

1000 4.34 5.00 1.00 4.34 5.00 168 194 1 83

1500 6.78 7.80 1.70 3.99 4.59 154 178 2 84

2000 7.04 8.10 2.50 2.82 3.24 109 125 3 82

2500 8.60 9.90 4.20 2.05 2.36 79 91 5 83

3000 13.21 15.20 5.90 2.24 2.58 87 100 7 85

3500 20.42 23.50 7.10 2.88 3.31 111 128 5 86

4000 24.77 28.50 8.50 2.91 3.35 113 130 5 87

4500 28.15 32.40 8.50 3.31 3.81 128 148 5 90

5000 31.37 36.10 11.00 2.85 3.28 110 127 3 92

5300 33.93 39.05 17.80 2.00 2.30 77 89 3 96

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High Points

XSize: Measuring in at just under

21 feet, the S211 is nimble yet

has high gunwales for a deep,

roomy feel.

XQuickFill: Using gravity, this op-

tional ballast system weighs down

the boat in a matter of minutes.

XDeep-V hull: This hull shape is to

thank for the consistent wakes and

waves. It also provides a smooth

ride when jetting across the lake in

search of smooth water.

Specs

· LOA: 20'11" · BEAM: 8'6"

· DRY WEIGHT: 4,200 lb.

· SEATING CAPACITY: 12

· FUEL CAPACITY: 43 gal.

How We Tested

ENGINE: 409 hp GM Marine L96

DRIVE/ PROP: V-drive/14^1 / 2 " x 14^1 / 4 "

4-blade Nibral

GEAR RATIO: 1.72:1

FUEL LOAD: 43 gal.

CREW WEIGHT: 365 lb.

Price

$93,489 (as tested without

tax/dealer prep/shipping)

SUPREME

S211

pect from a wide-bow model.

The 2018 Supreme S211 is

suitable for boaters seeking to

purchase a boat that not only

possesses more-compact di-

mensions and doesn’t stretch

the budget too far but also

accommodates a generous-

size crew and can put up the

wakes and waves demanded.

Aff ordability and easily at-

tainable waves make the

Supreme S211 a must-see boat

for families who want a no-

fuss wake surfi ng machine.

The Supreme S211 may be considered a

relatively small watersports boat — what

with many new 24- and 25-foot off er-

ings now available — but this new boat

delivered great performance during our

day of testing and riding. We can say this

21-footer throws a consistent wave that’ll

keep riders coming back for more.

First, let’s look at basic performance

parameters. With 409 hp, the Supreme

S211 posted a stellar 3.3 mpg fuel effi ciency

with the engine turning 4,500 rpm and

the boat moving at 32 mph. Time to plane

with full ballast clocked out at just un-

der 7 seconds, while with no ballast, the

S211 rocketed its crew onto plane in less

than 4 seconds and to 20 mph in just over

8 seconds. Top speed: 39 mph.

The S211’s maximum ballast numbers

are only 100 pounds less than those of

its larger sibling, the S238 — the biggest

boat in the line — which is a big-time in-

dicator that you can produce great waves

with this new tow-sports boat. (Total bal-

last capacity is 2,600 pounds.) One of the

best things we’ve learned about Supreme

during our extensive testing and riding be-

hind its models is the ballast system it in-

stalls fi lls and empties through the hull in

two minutes. That means you never have

to mess with it. Plus, QuickSurf enables

evenly weighted surfi ng on whichever side

of the wake your riders choose. It’s all as

simple as pushing a couple of buttons, an

attractive benefi t to novice captains of

watersports boats that will also prove con-

venient to more-experienced operators

who want to dial in and personalize the

wake or wave to deliver an optimized and

personalized watersports experience.

This boat’s traditional hull proved

surprisingly roomy, delivering the kind of

space in the forward lounge one might ex-

PHOTO: COURTESY SUPREME BOATS

SUPREME BOATS

Merced, California; 209-384-0255; supremetowboats.com

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