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The 2026 Supra SA (SX): Where Engineering Meets Obsession There are boats, and then there are boats that change the way you think about being on the water. The 2026 Supra SA (SX) is firmly in the second category. At 22.5 feet with a 102-inch beam and a 400-horsepower Indmar Ford Raptor under the engine hatch, this boat was designed from the keel up to be the most capable, most refined, most rider-focused towboat in its class. It’s the kind of machine that makes experienced wakeboarders and wakesurfers stop mid-conversation when it pulls into the marina. It earns that attention — and then some. Supra has been building performance towboats for decades, and over those years they’ve developed an almost fanatical commitment to wake and wave quality. Every design decision, every engineering choice, every technology integration on the 2026 SA traces back to one central question: does this make the experience better for the rider and the driver? The answer, consistently, is yes. This isn’t a boat that got a few cosmetic updates and a new model year sticker. The 2026 SA represents Supra’s latest thinking on what a 22-foot performance towboat should be — and that thinking is genuinely impressive. Whether you’re a family that spends summer weekends on Lake Norman, a competitive wakeboarder chasing cleaner hits, or a wakesurfer who’s never satisfied with anything less than a perfect wave, the 2026 Supra SA was built with you in mind. Available now at Southtown Watersports in Charlotte, NC, this boat represents one of the most compelling packages in the performance towboat segment. — Power That Defines the Experience Let’s start where every honest boat conversation should start: the engine. The 2026 Indmar Ford Raptor 400 6.2L is not a small-block curiosity or a borrowed automotive engine that’s been shoehorned into a marine application. This is a purpose-built, marine-optimized powerplant that Indmar has been developing and refining specifically for performance towboats. The 6.2-liter displacement gives you the kind of low-end torque that matters most in this application — not top-end horsepower numbers that look good on a spec sheet but never actually translate to better wake or surf performance. At 400 horsepower with a 1.7:1 gear ratio through the V-Drive configuration, this engine pulls with authority. The V-Drive layout is critical here: it places the engine weight toward the stern, which naturally helps load the back of the boat and contributes to the wave-shaping characteristics that Supra has built their entire reputation around. When you’re carrying ballast, running a surf wave, or pulling a wakeboarder through a high-speed pass, the power delivery is smooth, predictable, and confidence-inspiring. The Ford Raptor name carries weight in the performance world, and Indmar’s marine version lives up to it. Cold starts are clean, throttle response is immediate, and the engine runs cool and quiet enough that you can actually have a conversation at cruising speed without shouting. For a family boat that might see two or three sessions a week all summer long, that reliability and refinement matters enormously. — AutoWake® and the Supra Launch System: Technology That Actually Works One of the most common frustrations with performance towboats — and one that the 2026 Supra SA addresses head-on — is the time and effort required to dial in your wake or wave before you can actually start riding. Traditionally, you’d spend the first twenty minutes of every session making adjustments, running test passes, and tweaking ballast until things felt right. With AutoWake® and the Supra Launch System, that process is dramatically simplified. AutoWake® is Supra’s GPS-based speed control system that maintains your exact speed regardless of load changes, rider weight variations, or water conditions. It’s more sophisticated than a basic cruise control because it accounts for the real-world variables that affect wake quality — things like a rider falling and the rope going slack, or ballast shifting as people move around the boat. The system reads and responds in real time, keeping your speed locked with a precision that manual throttle management simply can’t match. The Supra Launch System takes this further by giving the driver a pre-programmed starting point for different riding styles. Rather than rebuilding your setup from scratch every time a different rider gets in the water, you can store and recall configurations that work for specific people or disciplines. It’s the kind of feature that sounds like a nice convenience until you’ve actually used it — and then you can’t imagine going back. Together, these systems mean less time fiddling and more time riding. For families with mixed ability levels, or groups where some people wakesurf and others wakeboard, the ability to switch modes quickly and confidently is genuinely transformative. — Swell® Surf System and Surf Pipe: The Wave Makers If there’s one area where Supra has consistently separated themselves from the competition, it’s surf wave quality. The Swell® Surf System is the culmination of years of hydrodynamic research, real-world testing, and feedback from some of the best surfers in the world. The result is a system that produces waves with a shape, size, and consistency that riders of all skill levels can actually use. The Surf Pipe is a key component of this system. Rather than relying solely on ballast weight and trim tabs to shape the wave, the Surf Pipe redirects water flow in a way that adds size and definition to the surf side without creating the kind of turbulence that ruins the clean face of the wave. The result is a longer, cleaner, more powerful wave that holds its shape further behind the boat — giving surfers more real estate to work with and more time to set up maneuvers. The Supra SmartPlate™ adds another dimension of precision to this equation. The SmartPlate is an articulating plate system that allows the driver to fine-tune the wave shape without adjusting speed or ballast. Want a steeper, more hollow wave? Adjust the SmartPlate. Want a longer, more mellow ride for a beginner? Adjust the SmartPlate. The changes are immediate and noticeable, and the ability to make them on the fly — without slowing down or stopping — means you can adapt to different riders within the same session. For wakeboarders, the 22.5-foot platform and V-Drive weight distribution create a wake that’s both large and clean. The transition from the flat water to the wake face is smooth and predictable, which is exactly what you want when you’re loading the line for a big trick. The wake holds its shape at a range of speeds, making it usable for everything from beginner wakeboarding sessions to advanced trick riding. — Vision Control Center: The Brain of the Operation Modern performance towboats live and die by their control systems, and the 2026 Supra SA’s Vision Control Center is one of the best in the business. The dual touchscreen setup gives the driver a comprehensive view of everything happening on the boat — speed, GPS track, ballast status, surf settings, audio controls, engine telemetry — in a clean, intuitive interface that’s actually usable while you’re driving. The screens are bright enough to read in direct sunlight, which sounds like a basic requirement but is something that plenty of marine display systems fail to deliver. The interface is organized logically, with the most frequently accessed controls — speed, ballast, surf mode — front and center. Deeper settings and customization options are accessible without requiring you to dig through multiple menus while simultaneously watching your rider and managing your speed. The 3-Year Telematics Subscription that comes with the boat is worth calling out specifically. Supra’s telematics system gives you remote access to your boat’s status — engine health, location, battery levels — through a smartphone app. For owners who store their boat at a marina or trailer it to different lakes, the ability to check on your investment remotely is genuinely reassuring. The subscription also enables over-the-air software updates, which means your boat’s control systems can improve over time rather than becoming outdated. PowerWings integrate with the Vision Control center to give the driver additional hull management capabilities. These are articulating surfaces that work in concert with the SmartPlate and ballast systems to shape both the wake and the surf wave. The level of control available to the driver on this boat is remarkable — and the Vision Control Center makes accessing all of it feel natural rather than overwhelming. — Audio, Comfort, and Cockpit Experience A great day on the water is about more than just the riding. It’s about the whole experience — the music, the comfort, the ease of moving around the boat, the way it feels to sit at the helm and watch your friends having the time of their lives. The 2026 Supra SA delivers on all of these dimensions with a level of attention to detail that’s genuinely impressive. The DSD Audio System with VA2 dual tower speakers produces sound quality that’s genuinely surprising in an open-water environment. Tower speakers are notoriously difficult to get right — they need to project sound over wind noise and water noise while remaining clear and balanced at volume. The VA2 speakers do this exceptionally well, filling the air around the boat with music that’s actually enjoyable rather than just audible. The Transom Audio Remote means the people in the water or on the swim deck can control the music without climbing back into the boat, which is a small detail that makes a big difference over the course of a long day. Integrated Bluetooth and wireless charging are standard, which means your phone stays connected and powered without a tangle of cables. The powered and heated driver’s seat is a feature that early-season and late-season riders will appreciate enormously — there’s nothing quite like a warm seat on a cool morning when you’re the one driving while everyone else is bundled up in wetsuits. The Chill Tech vinyl throughout the cockpit is soft, comfortable, and designed to resist the heat absorption that makes dark-colored boat interiors uncomfortably hot on sunny days. GatorStep non-skid flooring provides secure footing in wet conditions without the harshness of traditional non-skid surfaces. It’s the kind of material you notice the first time you step on it and then stop noticing because it just works perfectly. The Switchback bow seating configuration is one of the more clever design elements on this boat. The seating can be configured to face forward for cruising or reconfigured to face inward for socializing, giving the bow area genuine versatility rather than forcing you to choose between function and comfort. The sliding rear seat and cockpit table add to this flexibility, making the interior of the SA genuinely usable for everything from post-session relaxation to on-the-water meals. — Tower, Storage, and Practical Details The power folding tower on the 2026 Supra SA is both functional and good-looking. It folds down smoothly for low-clearance situations — bridges, garage storage, covered marina slips — and raises back up with confidence. The Bimini with surf storage is a thoughtful combination: shade for the driver and passengers, with integrated storage for boards and gear that keeps the cockpit clean and organized. EdgeForce board racks keep your wakeboards and wakesurfers secure and accessible while you’re out on the water. There’s nothing worse than boards sliding around the cockpit or getting in the way of people moving around — the EdgeForce system eliminates that problem cleanly. The PTM Edge VR-140 Pro Mirror gives the driver a wide, clear view of the rider behind the boat. The optical quality of this mirror is noticeably better than what you’d find on lesser boats, which matters when you’re trying to watch a rider’s technique or spot a fall quickly. The wash-down system makes post-session cleanup dramatically easier. After a day on the water, being able to rinse the interior, the engine compartment, and the hull with a proper pressurized water source rather than hauling buckets saves time and does a better job of keeping the boat in top condition. The tower-down boat cover provides complete protection during trailering and storage, keeping the interior clean and the tower safe from road debris. The included trailer with 15-inch aluminum wheels is a proper, purpose-built trailer that matches the quality of the boat itself. Aluminum wheels resist corrosion better than steel, which matters significantly if you’re launching in saltwater or brackish water conditions. The trailer is sized and configured specifically for the SA, which means loading and launching are straightforward rather than the wrestling match you sometimes get with generic trailers. — Why the 2026 Supra SA Is the Right Choice There are a handful of manufacturers making high-quality performance towboats in this size and price range, and choosing between them is genuinely difficult. So why the 2026 Supra SA specifically? First, there’s the wave quality. Supra’s Swell® Surf System has been refined over multiple generations to a point where the waves it produces are consistently ranked among the best in the industry by independent testers and competitive surfers. This isn’t marketing language — it’s a reputation built through years of real-world performance. If surf wave quality is your primary criterion, Supra belongs at the top of your list. Second, there’s the technology integration. The combination of AutoWake®, the Supra Launch System, the Vision Control Center, and the SmartPlate creates a control ecosystem that’s more comprehensive and more intuitive than what most competitors offer at this price point. These aren’t gimmicks — they’re systems that genuinely improve the experience for both the driver and the riders, session after session. Third, there’s the build quality. Supra’s hull construction and fit-and-finish standards are exceptional. The Chill Tech vinyl, GatorStep flooring, and overall interior quality reflect a manufacturer that takes pride in the details. This is a boat that will look and feel great five years from now, not just on delivery day. Fourth, there’s the engine. The Indmar Ford Raptor 400 is a proven, reliable powerplant with a strong service network and a track record of durability in demanding marine applications. Choosing a boat with a well-supported engine matters for long-term ownership satisfaction. Finally, there’s the complete package. The 2026 Supra SA comes standard with features that other manufacturers charge extra for — the trailer, the telematics subscription, the heated driver’s seat, the wireless charging, the board racks. When you add up what’s included versus what you’d pay to add these features to a competitor’s base model, the value proposition of the SA becomes very clear. — Southtown Watersports: Your Charlotte Connection Southtown Watersports in Charlotte, NC is one of the region’s premier performance marine dealerships, and having them as your local Supra dealer is a genuine advantage. Charlotte sits at the center of some of the best freshwater boating in the Southeast — Lake Norman to the north, Lake Wylie to the southwest, Lake James to the northwest, and dozens of smaller lakes and reservoirs within easy trailering distance. The 2026 Supra SA is perfectly suited to all of these waters, with a draft shallow enough for easy launching and a hull designed to perform beautifully on both glassy early-morning water and the afternoon chop that builds on larger lakes. The team at Southtown Watersports knows these boats deeply. They can walk you through every feature, help you understand the technology, and set up a demo so you can experience the SA’s wave and wake quality firsthand before making a decision. For a purchase of this significance, having a knowledgeable local dealer who can provide ongoing service and support is invaluable. If you’re in Charlotte, Huntersville, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, or anywhere else in the greater Charlotte metro area, Southtown Watersports is your destination for the 2026 Supra SA. The boat is in stock and ready to be seen — and once you see it in person, the photographs won’t do it justice. — Frequently Asked Questions ### Who is the 2026 Supra SA (SX) designed for?
The 2026 Supra SA is designed for performance-focused boaters who want the best possible wake and surf experience without compromising on comfort, technology, or build quality. It’s an excellent choice for families who spend serious time on the water, competitive wakeboarders and wakesurfers who need a boat that can produce competition-quality waves, and enthusiasts who want a single boat that excels across multiple disciplines. The 22.5-foot platform is large enough to carry a full group comfortably but nimble enough to feel responsive and connected on the water. ### What problem does the 2026 Supra SA solve for buyers?
The most common frustration among performance towboat buyers is finding a boat that genuinely excels at both wakeboarding and wakesurfing while also being comfortable and easy to operate for the whole family. Many boats compromise one discipline for the other, or sacrifice ease of use for performance. The 2026 Supra SA solves this by combining the Swell® Surf System, AutoWake®, and Supra Launch System with a hull and engine package that delivers world-class performance across both disciplines — and wraps it all in an interior and control system that makes the whole experience accessible and enjoyable for everyone on board. ### Why should I choose the Supra SA over other boats in this class?
The Supra SA stands out for three primary reasons: surf wave quality, technology integration, and build quality. Supra’s Swell® Surf System consistently produces waves that are ranked among the best in the industry. The Vision Control Center with dual touchscreens, AutoWake®, and the Supra Launch System create a control experience that’s more intuitive and comprehensive than most competitors. And the overall build quality — from the Chill Tech vinyl to the GatorStep flooring to the fit-and-finish of every interior surface — reflects a manufacturer that takes long-term quality seriously. When you factor in everything that comes standard on the SA, the value proposition is compelling. ### What is ownership like long-term with this boat?
The 2026 Supra SA is built for long-term ownership satisfaction. The Indmar Ford Raptor 400 engine has a strong track record of reliability and a well-established service network. The 3-Year Telematics Subscription allows owners to monitor engine health and boat status remotely, catching potential issues before they become problems. The build quality of Supra’s hull and interior materials means the boat holds up well to regular use and maintains its appearance and value over time. Routine maintenance is straightforward, and Supra’s dealer network — including Southtown Watersports in Charlotte — provides comprehensive service support. ### Where can I see or demo the 2026 Supra SA?
The 2026 Supra SA is available at Southtown Watersports in Charlotte, NC. The dealership is staffed by knowledgeable performance boating specialists who can walk you through every feature of the boat and arrange a water demonstration so you can experience the wake and wave quality firsthand. Charlotte’s proximity to Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, and other premier freshwater destinations makes it an ideal location for on-water demos. ### How does the 2026 Supra SA compare to competitors like Mastercraft, Malibu, and Centurion?
The 2026 Supra SA competes directly with boats like the MasterCraft X22, Malibu 22 MXZ, and Centurion Fi23 in the performance towboat segment. While all of these are excellent boats, the Supra SA differentiates itself through the Swell® Surf System’s wave quality, the comprehensiveness of its standard equipment package, and the intuitive integration of its technology systems. Supra’s surf wave architecture is particularly well-regarded among competitive surfers, and the AutoWake® system’s precision is consistently praised by drivers who have used multiple brands. The SA also tends to offer more standard equipment at its price point than some competitors, which affects the true cost of ownership. ### What makes the Supra SA a good choice for families with mixed skill levels?
The Supra SA is exceptionally well-suited to families where different riders have different skill levels and preferences. The Supra Launch System allows the driver to store and recall preset configurations for different riders, eliminating the need to manually adjust ballast and settings between passes. AutoWake® maintains precise speed regardless of rider weight or load changes, which is particularly important when switching between a lightweight child and a heavier adult. The surf wave can be tuned from a gentle, forgiving shape for beginners to a steep, powerful wave for advanced riders — all from the driver’s seat without stopping the boat. — The 2026 Supra SA (SX) is available now at Southtown Watersports in Charlotte, NC. If you’ve been building toward this purchase — saving, researching, imagining what it would feel like to pull up to the lake with a boat like this — the moment to act is here. Stop by the dealership, spend some time with the team, and let them show you what this boat is truly capable of. Some purchases you think about for a long time afterward. This is one of the ones you’ll wonder why you waited.