Boat Test: 2024 Supra SV

Overview

The 21-foot-10-inch SV replaces Supra’s long-running, compact SR, and does it in a big way. A full foot longer, the SV feels, rides and performs more like its bigger sister, the SA (22 feet, 5 inches), renowned as the towboat of the Pro Wake Tour. And in terms of looks, the SV more resembles the biggest boat in the Supra line, the SE, thanks to its unique hullside patterns. Put together, the SV is beautiful both on and off the water, with an aggressive yet refined look. Plus, it’s loaded with standard features.

For instance, at its $190,000 starting price, the SV includes high-value items such as the Swell Surf System, AutoWake, power tower, Bimini top, clamping board racks, DSD audio, power captain’s chair, and more. Competitive boats, such as Malibu’s 22 LSV (starts at $163,000), offer systems such as Power Wedge and Surf Gate optionally. Of course, you can option-up the Supra SV as well, with a bigger engine, electronically assisted steering, flip-up transom seats, and more. I’ll get into that. But first, check out the ­Supra SV’s layout.

Interior and Accessories

High gunwales and a fully wrapped windshield look great and make for a more comfortable ride. Deep seating keeps crew feeling secure, while also allowing for ample storage throughout the boat. Fit the SV with Supra’s Chill Tech vinyl, and that interior won’t get too hot, even on a sunny summer day. It’s a cliche, but Supra really did make the SV feel like a bigger boat. Family and friends enjoy plenty of seating room, even for adults up in the bow. Additionally, the seating can be customized. Supra’s convertible rear bench converts to a tabletop. In the bow, the Switchback seat acts as a windscreen and a seatback, ­cleverly converting via a sliding track, so it doesn’t need to be pulled out from under a seat. The SV also features pop-up backrests above the engine compartment for additional lounge-worthy luxury.

Despite being the smallest boat in Supra’s lineup, the SV’s calling card are the wakes and waves. Fill up the ballast, add a few friends, and the SV creates pro-level riding surfaces on par with boats that are 2 or even 3 feet longer. While testing the SV, I witnessed Supra team wakeboarder Fynn Bullock land an unbelievable 1080 (three full rotations) and team wakesurfer Beaux Wildman land every trick in his extensive bag. The wakes and waves are quickly and easily tuned to any rider’s skillset or preferences, thanks to Supra’s integrated Swell Surf tabs and SmartPlate, so beginners need not be intimidated and captains need not be frustrated.

At the helm, you’re treated to two giant touchscreen displays—one mounted horizontally above the steering wheel and the second mounted vertically to the right. All the SV’s systems and functions are quickly accessed with a finger tap. The captain’s seat is a treat, with multiposition powered capabilities, memory functionality, and heating. What’s really cool is that it can be set up to automatically adjust the height based on the boat’s running angle. So, if you’re pulling a wakesurfer at slower speeds and the pitch is higher, the seat will automatically raise to give the captain a clearer view—no need to manually flip up a bolster. Bring the boat off plane, and the seat lowers automatically. Any driver who spends long days at the helm will appreciate the comfort and tech. I’d opt for the stern thruster.  Controlled via an integrated twist knob in the throttle, it makes the SV even easier to control at low speeds while docking.

For entertainment, the SV is outfitted with Supra’s latest audio system, DSD, which is an audio experience that has to be heard to be fully understood. DSD is unlike anything on the market—and not just because there are six speakers in the arms of the tower, but because the entire system is designed to work together. Equipped with 22 high-­performance speakers, five amps and 25 channels of ­amplification, the DSD system is fine-tuned to create a truly immersive experience. Each section of speakers (bow, helm, cockpit, tower and subwoofer) can be individually controlled to customize volume throughout the boat. A third touchscreen at the dash behind the OB seat and a remote dial at the transom allow passengers to control the tunes anytime.

What the SV might lack in size, it makes up for with other advantages. It’s easier to trailer and to fit in a garage or storage bay, and it consumes less fuel. Plus, it’s easier to maneuver around tighter marinas or docks. For buyers who don’t need room for 16 or more people—or are on a size-restricted body of water—but want the performance capabilities of a bigger boat, the SV provides an answer.

Kudos to the team at Supra for knocking it out of the park with the SV, taking many of the best attributes of other Supra models and making them work well in a smaller package. The SV is a must-see for buyers in the sub-22-foot market, and definitely a “don’t overlook this” for buyers who think they might need a 22- or 23-footer.

Read Next: Supra SA

How We Tested

• Engine: Raptor by Indmar 410 hp/452 lb.-ft.
• Drive/Prop: V-drive/Acme 16” x 12.5” 4-blade nibral
• Gear Ratio: 1.7:1 Fuel Load: 60 gal. Crew Weight: 365 lb.

High Points

• AutoWake system automatically levels the boat’s ride, and keeps wakes and waves clean and even.
• Optional Dropstep powered step for easier boarding and added in-water lounging.
• Supra Tower battery-access button means no crawling under the cover is required.

Low Point

• The engine start/stop button and horn button are positioned behind the steering wheel, making it hard to see and access.

Pricing and Specs

Speed, Efficiency, Operation