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© 2014 Skier’s Choice, Inc.

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© 2014 Skier’s Choice, Inc.

Table of Contents

Section I ...................Introduction ...........................................3
Section II ..................Boating Safety .......................................5
Section III .................Emergency Procedures ................... 13
Section IV .................Boating Rules ...................................... 17
Section V ..................Boat Specifications ........................... 21
Section VI .................Operating Information .................... 23
Section VII ................Starting & Operation ........................ 25
Section VIII ..............Instrument Panel ............................... 29
Sectioin IX ...............Equipment & Options ...................... 51
Sectiion X.................Service & Maintenance .................... 69
Section XI ................Cleaning, Care & Storage ................ 75
Section XII ...............Winterization & Dry Storage .......... 77
Section XIII ..............Technical Information ...................... 79
Section XIV ..............Trailering Your Boat .......................... 81
Section XV ...............Supra Warranty................................... 87
Section XVI ..............Index ...................................................... 91

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Summary of Contents for 2014 Supra 242

Page 1: ...any time without incurring obligation 2014 Skier s Choice Inc Boat Information Hull Identification Number ________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________________ De...

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Page 3: ...uct information available at the time of printing Supra may discontinue models and equipment or change specifications and designs without any notice and without incurring obligation This manual contai...

Page 4: ...Transom Drain Plug and Center Drain Plug Leakage Fuel water lines and connections DO NOT operate engine without cooling water flowing through water pump otherwise pump will sustain damage and subseque...

Page 5: ...dangerous activities in boats with boats and behind boats Just because you or your passengers have seen a boating maneuver performed or have seen a particular activity promoted do not assume there is...

Page 6: ...ual An airway breathing tube A waterproof flashlight A set of local navigation charts Mooring lines and fenders Extra engine oil A tool kit A portable AM FM radio or weather radio VHF hand held marine...

Page 7: ...way except for maintenance by qualified personnel Tampering with fuel components may cause a hazardous condition Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board It may result in fire or explosio...

Page 8: ...er activity refer to this manual or contact a knowledgeable source suchasyourlocaldealer Skier sChoice Inc theUSCoastGuard or your local boating authority Water Sports Safety Riders are obligated to b...

Page 9: ...weight of people and gear must be considered when loading the boat Ballast and fuel have been considered in the capacity limit and do not need to be added to the people and gear weight Ballast weight...

Page 10: ...10 2014 Skier s Choice Inc Seating Capacities Each 2014 model is marked below to illustrate designated seating positions SC 14 Passengers SA 13 Passengers 242 15 Passengers...

Page 11: ...d free of charge Your boat s serial number located on the transom must be included for warning decal requests Skier sChoice Inc reservestherighttochangewarninglabelswithoutnotificationorincurringoblig...

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Page 13: ...ooking appliances consume oxygen This can cause asphyxiation or death Maintain open ventilation Liquid fuel may ignite causing severe burns Use fuel appropriate for type of stove Turn off stove burner...

Page 14: ...ing Towed Attach the towline to the bow eye If the boat has eyebolts in the transom for pulling skiers a towline may be attached to a small bridle hooked to both eyebolts Ifitisnecessarytobetowedafter...

Page 15: ...that frequency However continue to monitor until it is obvious that help is being provided Distress Signals Consult your national boating law enforcement agency Visual Distress Signals U S Coast Guard...

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Page 17: ...vessel Slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel You should always move in such a way that the stand on operator can see what you are doing This rule is called Rule 2 in...

Page 18: ...ls Fishing vessels have the right of way regardless of position These vessels however cannot impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels Sailing vessels should normally be given the right o...

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Page 21: ...s 408K Engine EFI 345 HP MPI w CAT V 8 5 7L NOTE Add weight for Fuel Batteries Options Gear to determine true boat weight Boat Specifications Overall Length w o Platform 21 8 6 6M Overall Length w Pla...

Page 22: ...ompliance with United States Coast Guard Regulations Supra Boats meet or exceed all safety standards designed for recreational boats To ensure safe handling and performance each Supra boat displays a...

Page 23: ...boattothedealer for its first oil and filter change as well as an engine checkup Remembertokeepasharpeyeonallgaugesandwarninglights during these first hours of operation Report anything unusual to you...

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Page 25: ...disengaged push the lever forward to full throttle position This will cause the computer to shut off the fuel injectors which will allow the engine to clear of excess fuel during starting TurntheIgnit...

Page 26: ...ange With theleverintheidleposition normallyvertical pushthebutton locatedatthebottomofthelevertodisengagethetransmission Thethrottlemaythenbeoperatedinanyopenposition forward ofneutralorbackofneutral...

Page 27: ...pipe to provide a ground against static sparks Fill tank at a slow rate to avoid any spillage 1 2 3 1 2 Filling the Tank Be especially careful when filling the fuel tank DO NOT overfillthetank Fuelma...

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Page 29: ...Dash System installed on all Supra Boat Models The instrument system includes gauges digital displays and a Graphical Information Center to communicate vital real time informationaboutthestatusandperf...

Page 30: ...remains below the normal range of 10 to 80 psi stop the engine immediately If engine is allowed to run while oil pressure is too low permanent engine damage may occur Running the engine with low oil p...

Page 31: ...fuel remaining The following conditions may be considered normal operation of the fuel gauge and fuel system Gas station pumps may shut off before the fuel gauge indicates FULL The amount of fuel requ...

Page 32: ...cess Key The following controls are accessed via the Quick Access Keys Touch Point Commands Once the desired screen is accessed navigation within the screen is controlled with Touch Point commands The...

Page 33: ...pabilitiestouchingasaveicon GPSSpeedControl ON mode Fuel Level Displays the fuel level in percent Fuel Run Time Displays an estimated engine run time using current fuel level Ballast Settings Displays...

Page 34: ...OINT to add a waypoint to the map A keypad is displayed Touch the letters to type the name There is a 10 character limit for the names When finished typing the name touch DONE The waypoint is now disp...

Page 35: ...ssedbypressingtheStereo Quick Access Key The Stereo screen opens multimedia options and video viewing screens via a Polk media player Video On the Stereo screen touch the touch command to access the v...

Page 36: ...reen can be accessed by pressing the Profiles Quick Access Key This feature displays rider user profiles for cruise controls based on user preferences for speed ballast and smart plate settings Up to...

Page 37: ...Touch up or down arrows until the desired fill is reached Repeat for each cell Touch Save to save the settings To edit the Smartplate settings press and hold the cell under Smartplate Touch the cell t...

Page 38: ...lights can be turned on and off Navigation Lights Anchor Lights Storage Lights Mood Lights Docking Lights Tower Lights Underwater Lights Strobe NOTE If the cell is gray this indicates the lights are O...

Page 39: ...d a new Driver Presets to the list by touching Add New Driver Follow the directions below to set the Driver s Presets Touch and hold the cell under Driver Preset to name the driver On the keypad touch...

Page 40: ...Touch to select OFF or ON Touch Save to save the setting To change the display Background settings touch and hold the cell under Background Touch the cell to select it Touch Save to save the setting G...

Page 41: ...te Driver Preset To delete a Driver Preset press the Driver Preset Quick Access Key Touch the cell with the X next to the driver s name A confirmation overlay is displayed Touch Cancel to abort the pr...

Page 42: ...n The GPS Utilities include the following Depth and Position Waypoint Manager Chart andTime Track Manager Satellite Status Depth and Position Settings On the GPS Utilities screen touch Depth and Posit...

Page 43: ...o setup viewing options for the GPS Display Track Manager On the GPS Utilities screen touch Track Manager to access the Track Manager screen Multiple tracks for displaying on the GPS mapcanbesetup The...

Page 44: ...set the Ballast Drain Time Adder to 0 for no additional time The Ballast Calibration normally is not changed The Ballast Calibration function recalibrates the ballast level displayed to read Full 100...

Page 45: ...with the VISION dash processor Two types of USB ports were used NOTE This is not a stereo input Touch the PDM2 touch command to view the next screen Touch the Back Touch Command to return to the main...

Page 46: ...Provides power for the under side tower light in the up position The down position is an open switch for additional electronics DRIVER S SEAT Provides power to raise or lower the driver s seat UNDERW...

Page 47: ...osition counterclockwise is the ACC position This will power the dash switches One position clockwise is the ON position and this will power the switches and energize the motor The full clockwise posi...

Page 48: ...ring operation above idle shut your engine off immediately and check your v drive oil level and see your dealer V Drive Warning Light The circuit breaker panel contains breakers for all electrical equ...

Page 49: ...stem flipping one of the switches to Empty will start the system emptyingtheassociatedballast TheballastgaugeontheSupra Vision system will turn green The pump will automatically turn off when the appr...

Page 50: ...y Connect power wires to battery Pump will not turn on Ballast breaker is tripped Check 60 amp ballast breaker at the battery Reset ballast breaker at battery Pump will not turn on System needs reset...

Page 51: ...and gas key to a floating key chain to prevent loss in the water Fuel Cap NOTICE The gas cap is sealed by a rubber O ring Do not over tighten Always attach the ignition key to a floating key chain to...

Page 52: ...seat Adjustable Seat Height Toadjusttheseatheight usethedriver sseatswitchontheright hand panel or through the Vision screen using the seat button located on the right side of the monitor Afteradjusti...

Page 53: ...Extinguisher AstandardUnitedStatesCoastGuardapprovedfireextinguisher isprovidedwithyourSupraboat Thefireextinguisherisusually located under the observer s seat cushion however locations vary by boat...

Page 54: ...keboarders Such use will void any warranties written or implied Before use be sure that all mounting bolts are properly tightened in place Be aware of and avoid low overhead objects such as bridges po...

Page 55: ...the instrument panel and is marked COURT Bow Light The bow light is located on the bow of the deck at the front of the boat To alert other boaters to your position and direction the light is green on...

Page 56: ...must use a sling with the bow eye when hoisting the boat See Hoisting Instructions Ski Platform The transom mounted ski platform allows easy access to and from the water for skiers and swimmers It is...

Page 57: ...brackets 4 Swing locking arm over end of pin Ski Locker Ski storage depending on the model of Supra you own is located either between the observer s seat and driver s console or in the rear of the bo...

Page 58: ...ich can cause non warrantable engine damage Sundeck When the ski locker is closed the upholstered lid doubles as a cushioned sun deck Double Up Seating Some Supra models offer Double Up Seating This u...

Page 59: ...push the lid back until it latches Trim Switch This switch controls the wake plate The gauge indicates the position of the plate Walk Thru Windshield The movable center windshield panel allows access...

Page 60: ...NOTE Location varies by model Optional Boat Heater Optional Bimini Top Styles S Bend Tower with Z5 Cargo Rack S Bend Tower with Bimini Top Optional Step Up Swim Platform Ladder The bimini top is desi...

Page 61: ...1 5 Connect the positivecablefromthebottomoftheswitch to the positive post Battery 2 Battery 1 is designated as the primary battery and Battery 2 is designated as the secondary battery The battery se...

Page 62: ...ng and unloading of boards The swing arm has a stop at 0 90 and 180 degrees Tooperate pullthepinandrotatethewakeboardrack Reinstall the pin to ensure rack does not rotate unexpectedly Place wakeboard...

Page 63: ...gathering in the center which can damage the cover Secure all fastening straps around the trailer frame Use the ratchet system to tighten the drawstrap Folding Cover Whenfoldingthecoverforstorage besu...

Page 64: ...es such as oldies hard rock easy listening alternative 80 s jazz big bands etc This system does have a minimal subscription fee that must be paid annually to continue service Please see satellite radi...

Page 65: ...o ring before reattaching the sight cup to the inlet Optional Fresh Water Cooling System The optional fresh water cooling system has a heat exchanger which allows the engine to have an antifreeze mix...

Page 66: ...s to a central holding container for the vapor The vapor is released over time This type of venting system allows for the tank to be filled without building any back pressure Without back pressure spi...

Page 67: ...to lubricate and cool the fuel pumps Running the pumps with very low fuel levels or running the pumps without fuel in the tank can induce air into the pumps which may shorten the fuel pump s longevity...

Page 68: ...play a 360 degree white light and a red green bow light Optional Automatic Fire Suppression System The optional Automatic Fire Suppression System has a sensor in the engine compartment that is designe...

Page 69: ...our boat Engine hours or elapsed time determine when service is necessary It is recommended that any replacement parts used during maintenance or for repair be supplied by an authorized Supra dealer N...

Page 70: ...ve debris Pertains to V Drives only This inspection and maintenance schedule is recommended for average operating conditions in normal service Under severe operating conditions or service intervals sh...

Page 71: ...NE MANUAL for more information Engine Oil and Filter Oil Level Check Engine oil level should be checked at regular intervals such as every 5 engine hours To obtain a true reading when the engine is at...

Page 72: ...is located on top of the V Drive unit This unit is located under the center cushion of the rear seat Pull out the cushion to access the transmission Pull the oil level gauge to check the fluid level...

Page 73: ...ing Because of its important role Supra recommends using a good quality MarineDualPurpose battery The DualPurpose rating means that it can provide the cranking Amps needed to start your motor yet it a...

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Page 75: ...finish The easiest way to preserve the beauty of your boat is to keep it clean by frequent washing Wash the boat with luke warm or cold water Wipe the boat down immediately after washing to avoid wate...

Page 76: ...uctions Boat Hull Protection If your Supra is to remain in the water for an extended period the hull below the water line should be painted with a marine bottom paint Boats left in the water for exten...

Page 77: ...el stabilizer to remove water and prevent gumming If the boat is stored on its trailer ensure that the boat is properly positioned If possible lift the tongue so that the bow is slightly raised to pro...

Page 78: ...st operator should slowly and smoothly lift the boat without jerking to avoid damage to the lifting eyes Temporary Hoisting DO NOT use the ski pylon to hoist the boat Incorrect hoisting may invalidate...

Page 79: ...arks or flames can cause this mixture to ignite and explode if it comes near the vent openings Sulfuric acid in the battery can cause serious burns if spilled on skin or in eyes Flush with clear water...

Page 80: ...the ballast pump manually press the red button and the circuit breaker reset lever will flip down and the power to the ballast circuit will be shut off To reset the breaker push the reset lever back u...

Page 81: ...in injury 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOTE Supra trailers feature disk brakes The 5th wire blue on the wire connector needs to be connected to your vehicle s reverse lights to be operative This wire blue provides...

Page 82: ...t Alignment NOTICE If your hitch ball has an excessive flat spot on top the latch may not engage properly If the latch does not catch check with your dealer or hitch installer before trailering Insert...

Page 83: ...r may be different NOTE Caution on this page Follow the cold start procedure recommended in this manual After starting the engine remove Bow Eye Hook With engine idling center steering wheel engage tr...

Page 84: ...tandem axle trailer and with some it is an option The second axle disc brakes give the trailer more stopping power Second Axle Disc Brakes Swing Away Tongue With the swing tongue you can shorten the t...

Page 85: ...esistor packages are available which allow the monitors to work properly LED Package Aluminum Wheels The optional aluminum wheels are a trailer grade wheel They are a great way to dress up your traile...

Page 86: ...your boat on the trailer much easier Loading Place the trigger in the SET position When the bow eye contacts the Boat Buddy the pin will latch securing the boat Unloading To unload the boat pull back...

Page 87: ...aged or have been abused may not be eligible for the warranty transfer Inspection and fee need to be completed within 14 days of the sale to a subsequent owner or the boat will not be eligible for the...

Page 88: ...warranty until the expiration of the Limited Warranty period Any boat which is a used for rental or other commercial military or industrial purposes b used in boat racing demonstrations ski school or...

Page 89: ...roblems that may arise during the warranty period Normally problems encountered may be efficiently and effectively resolved by your Supra Dealer However if a problem cannot be handled by the Dealer or...

Page 90: ...r rider being towed or into the watercraft where it might strike passengers Replace tow ropes with any sign of damage Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or riders Rope...

Page 91: ...Procedures 11 13 F Fiberglass Care 75 Filling Fuel Tank 28 66 Fire Extinguisher 53 Foreign Material Deposits Upholstery 76 Fresh Water Flush 65 Fuel 31 Fuel Cap 27 51 66 Fuel Filter 67 Fuel Gauge 31...

Page 92: ...Wheels 85 Boat Buddy 86 Surge Brakes 84 Vault Bearings 84 World s Edition Wheels 85 Swing Tongue Optional 84 Boat Connecting 82 Laser Cut Steps 85 LED Package 85 Loading Procedure 83 Second Axle Disc...

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