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Specifications
Options
- •Dual Stern Thrusters
- •Sundeck Flip Up Seats
- •3 Layer Laser Gator Step
- •Underwater Transom Lights
- •Docking Lights
- •Tower Docking Lights
- •Tower Down Boat Cover
- •Stereo Transom Remote
- •Tower Speakers White
- •Cockpit Heater 4 Port
- •Swim Platform Drop Step
What owners & reviewers say
Based on 19 reviews from across the web
Our owners and the reviewers we follow agree on the SL450's wake and wave. The surf wave and wakeboard wake can be tuned for beginners through advanced riders. Setup takes a few taps, and preset rider profiles with Autowake keep the shape consistent, even when passengers change seats. Several people who also tried competing brands say the wave is on par with the best in the class.
The interior and layout get steady praise. Owners like the in-floor storage, the heated captain's chair, the vinyl that stays cooler in the sun, the sturdy tower and the nonskid flooring. On the water, we hear that the boat tracks straight in surf mode and turns with the agility of an inboard. One owner found the stern thruster control, a rotating knob on the shifter, intuitive. Long-time owners describe it as the best boat they have owned.
Opinions on the wave vary a little with setup and rider preference. One demo rider found the surf wave more modest until the dealer recalibrated the Autowake setting, which was done within hours. Some owners prefer fixed lead placement to Autowake for surf consistency. A few reviewers see the SL as strong but not clearly ahead of its top competitors, and the engine choice matters more at high altitude.
What owners like
- Wake and wave can be tuned for riders of every skill level.
- Setup for different activities takes only a few taps.
- In-floor and subfloor storage gives room for gear and a cooler.
- Heated captain's chair and cooler-in-sun vinyl add comfort.
- Sturdy tower and nonskid flooring are well liked.
- Tracks straight in surf mode and turns with inboard-like agility.
- A dealer recalibrated one owner's Autowake settings within hours of a demo.
- Long-time and repeat Supra owners call it the best boat they have owned.
Tradeoffs to consider
- Until wake settings are dialed in, surf wave push and length can feel more modest.
- In surf mode, some owners prefer fixed lead placement over Autowake for consistency.
- Getting a symmetrical surf wave can take some adjusting of lead placement.
- At higher pitch settings, RPMs climb and the engine works harder.
- At high altitude, some owners step up to a larger engine than the 450.
- Some reviewers find performance on par with top competitors rather than clearly ahead.
- Supra's dealer network is smaller than the largest brands, mostly noticed in rural areas.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the SL450 best suited for?
Our owners and reviewers describe it as a good fit for families and mixed groups, since the wake and wave can be tuned from beginner to pro level. It also carries a large group comfortably.
How is the wake and surf wave?
Reviewers and our owners rate both highly, and several who compared it with other top brands say the wave holds its own. Results depend on setup, and one demo rider's concerns were resolved when the dealer recalibrated Autowake.
Is it easy to set up for different riders?
Yes. Reviewers say switching between activities takes a few taps, and preset rider profiles with Autowake keep the wake consistent. Some owners fine-tune with fixed lead placement for surf.
How does the SL450 handle?
One owner found it tracks straight in surf mode, and another says it turns with the agility of an inboard. The stern thruster control is a rotating knob on the shifter that an owner called intuitive.
Is there enough storage for gear?
Our owners like the in-floor and subfloor storage, which holds a cooler and gear without anyone having to move. It is a common reason owners prefer the SL to earlier Supra models.
Is the 450 engine enough power?
At sea level, our owners say the 450 is plenty, especially with a wake prop. At high altitude, some owners choose a larger engine.
Summarized by AI from public sources across the web — owner forums, marine publications, and other boating sites. Provided for research; not authored or endorsed by the dealership.
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