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If you are able to get to the underside, I would use a plug called "oil tight hole seal" in stainless. You can get them in a variety of sizes from industrial electrical supply shops like Grainger....

I like to slalom and tend to pull the boat around when hooked to the back. A tower is on my list but more towards the bottom. I would love a tower just to put the stinkin light on it:) This project...

I don't mean to steal a thread....but, does anyone have the dimensions of this pylon. I will be fabbing/machining my own for a 86 Salt and would like some rough measurements. IE, length, OD@ base, OD...

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I am also a owner of a 86 Saltare and am in the major rebuild process. Ive done a complete stringer job, rebuilt/modified the swim platform, stripped and re gel coated most of it and am...

When you guys are talking about epoxy are you refering to polyester resin instead of say 635 thin layup epoxy resin?

I am understanding that gel coat won't work over the top of epoxy resin. I am...

FYI for those who need to get exact matches to gel coat.

From what I understand, Cook Composites and Polymere (CCP)of KC, MO supplied Skiers Choice with their colors and gel coats from 1988-1994....

US Composites for glassing supplies-hands down. If you need gelcoat matching, Gel Coat Products of Seattle are very helpful and the best price. Also, Spectrom Color for GC but they are pretty...

I agree with Sybrmike.

Just a note about using epoxy or polyester resins...gel coat does not work well over epoxy-two part urethane paint with a correct etching primer is the best thing to use...

Any one an expert on Supra gel coat colors? I am in the midst of a serious rebuild of a 86 Saltare and am doing some gel coat repair. The main color is Galaxy Blue and I am having a hard time trying...

Chrisk,

I have a uncle who own's a local hardwood business and he can buy wholesale from Lakes State Lumber in Aikin MN. I know the lumber yards in my area buy from the same wholesaler and jack...

Oldman-

Thanks for the info....I know that stuff works great on passed out roomies as well.

I just purchased 4x8x.75 marine 7 ply at a wholesale price of $47.00 and 4x8x.50 marine 5 ply @ $32.00 per sheet. I didn't like the bill total but think it's worth it in the long run. I also rebuilt...

Maybe a dumb question but has anyone ever heard of people using PL400 for the initial stringer bond and fillet material? That stuff is great and is considered water proof and an all around everyday...

Titan-

Looks great. I'm in the process of restoring my 86 Salt as well-the pics look pretty familiar:) I'll be pullin the motor and the cap shortly and have a million small side projects too....

I am interested in the port wing window, pylon, and speedo gauges. Are they still available? Please let me know. Thanks, Ryan.

Hi Duckseat,

I just picked up a 86 saltare and love it! Lot's of room and all but it is heavy! I pull with a suburban and you can certainly feel it back there. I would be a little reluctant to...

I actually looked at this boat and took it for a sea trial. Looks nice in the pics but is in real tough shape. Motor runs ok but has some vibration issues and serious exhaust/water leaks. Interior is...

Gentlemen- thanks for your help!

OK,

I made the plunge and purchased my first Supra (after some horrific experiences and a lot of miles driven)! I think I got a pretty decent deal on a 86' Saltare, however, it is missing the port...

Thanks again for all the advice.

I found a 94 Sunsport a little closer to home and will be checking it out tomorrow. As I understand it there shouldn't be stringer issues with a 94 Sunsport? It...

I agree with "it's all about the price".

That said, is his asking price of $8K in the ball park given it appears to have been used in saltwater? He is an older guy(mid 60's) and is the second...

The boat is in CA and he is asking $8k. I have a ton of interior pics and will post in a bit. Interior looks great to me-all original I'm pretty sure. Thanks for the help all!

Hey everyone-I need some help. I have some pics of a 87 Saltare sent to me by the seller and would love some feed back. Unfortunately, to purchase I will have to drive quite some distance to pick it...