Boating — December 2018

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

rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level

1000 3.91 4.50 1.00 3.91 4.50 151 174 0 73

1500 5.91 6.80 1.60 3.69 4.25 143 164 2 74

2000 7.21 8.30 3.00 2.40 2.77 93 107 4 80

2500 9.38 10.80 3.80 2.47 2.84 96 110 5 83

3000 15.90 18.30 4.80 3.31 3.81 128 148 4 86

3500 20.86 24.00 8.10 2.57 2.96 100 115 3 87

4000 24.42 28.10 7.60 3.21 3.70 124 143 1 89

4500 27.63 31.80 9.30 2.97 3.42 115 132 1 90

5000 30.50 35.10 12.60 2.42 2.79 94 108 1 93

5800 32.33 37.20 17.80 2.45 2.82 95 109 0 94

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High Points

XPush-of-a-button QuickFill ballast

system takes the hassle out of

fi lling up with the weight needed to

produce great waves.

XSupreme’s QuickSurf system

makes it easy to get clean and

consistent waves for riders of all

sizes and ability levels.

XThis 20-footer proved extremely

comfortable; we did not feel

cramped. There’s ample stowage

for all the gear your crew is likely

to bring aboard.

Specs

· LOA: 20'2" · BEAM: 7'11" · DRY

WEIGHT: 3.450 lb. · SEATING CAPAC-

ITY: 9 · FUEL CAPACITY: 43 gal.

How We Tested

ENGINE: 350 hp GM Marine EX3 by

Crusader

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

4-blade Nibral

GEAR RATIO: 1.72:1

FUEL LOAD: 40 gal.

CREW WEIGHT: 365 lb.

Price

$78,586 (as tested without

tax/dealer prep/shipping)

SUPREME

S202

the vacuum-infusion process (VIP), mak-

ing its laminate strong, consistent and

more environmentally friendly to produce

than traditional fi berglass moldings.

When we jammed the throttle down,

the S202 took off like a shot, achieving

plane in 3.2 seconds with empty ballast.

At top speed, we bested 37 mph. The most

economical speed to run this boat with

our test engine is at 3,000 rpm, where

we netted fuel economy of over 3 mph

— great for any boat type. Seeking even

more power? Choose from available larger

engines.

The S202 is a great choice for families

looking for a smaller boat with a manage-

able wave. This boat is also for crews who

love multiple sports and don’t want to sac-

rifi ce recreational skiing for board sports.

Supreme’s smallest model, the S202, is

versatile and budget-friendly. That value

and multisport versatility make it a great

choice for family boaters seeking a water-

sports boat. Perhaps best of all, our testing

confi rmed this boat delivers action out on

the water, in no small part thanks to its

total ballast capacity of 3,000

pounds (optional and stan-

dard combined).

What makes all 2018

Supreme models great for

wakesurfi ng is QuickSurf,

which we put to the test while

putting the S202 through

its paces. Surfi ng this boat’s

wave, we found selecting our

side of the wake was easy uti-

lizing the QuickSurf system

and adjusting the Stinger

Wake Plate to control the

wave’s face. Even a novice

watersports-boat captain, can

delivering a great experience, regardless

of the level at which their crew surfs. The

wave produced by the S202 boasted a great

shape to it and proved clean all the way

through. The wave’s most notable feature,

though, was its long length. You’ll be able to

surf this wave 10 feet back, which is crazy

unusual for a boat this size. That ability to

surf back from the boat often makes nov-

ices feel more comfortable as compared to

riding right up behind the platform.

Inside, the S202 accepts as many as

nine crew members and plenty of stowage.

We noted brightly colored satin-matte

Spradling vinyl sewn with durable Gore

Tenara thread by Gore-Tex. Also notable

is that Supreme constructs the S202 using

PHOTOS: COURTESY SUPREME BOATS

SUPREME BOATS

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

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