Old School Saltares, Piratas

[wotan2525]

Yes... I had to take it off a few times to reseal and align my exhaust through-hulls, but once it was sealed up it works great. I still get engine noise, but I suspect the leak is closer to the exhaust manifolds. Next spring I'm going to replace the rubber exhaust hoses and insulate the doghouse. I'm guessing it will get even quieter. It is a DREAM for the surfer, though.... SO quiet!! I don't even want to admit what the total cost for the FAE was.... it was completely refurbed and refitted by Gary and my total cost into it is criminal.

[Salty87]

i'm late to the party, and i don't have a single new pic.

pardon the rope swing...taking her out for a little shakedown cruise.



this one makes me chuckle, straight outta the 80's....remember ocean pacific?




how about the bose 151's on the tower? funny as they are i still have them at the house and they sound about as good as they ever did (that's not saying too much).

[mapleleaf]

Never too late Salty.....she looks great regardless....

[AustinSaltare]

I've been a fan of the Saltares for years...started with this '87 and have moved up to a '92 this year...great family boat...I'll be saying goodbye to the '87 in December...she'll be missed.

[Salty87]

whoa...a 92 saltare. i think i've seen that boat around town before or at least there's another one here somewhere. curved windshield....no wood in your floor?

the mid 90s boats are kinda like white rhino's....few of them around. do you have more pics??

[87SunSportMikeyD]

I REALLY like the original graphics even with the pinstripes. It makes me so nostalgic. That 92 blue looks a lot like Irish_Jack's boat, where the heck is he anyways?

[cadunkle]

Late to the game, but here's mine...

Bringing her home this summer.


Trying on the pylon before my first ride...


With the crew...


Last ride of the season, trunking it in 50* water.

[mapleleaf]

great looking boat Cadunk's....might love the hauler even more.....

[cadunkle]

haha You're not the first to have said that. I'm slowly getting the body work on the truck done, you can see where I replaced the cab corner in that picture. Gonna be time for paint soon. I'm tempted to do the truck two tone red and white to match the Saltare...

[wotan2525]

I'm also jealous of the tow-vehicle! I don't have a tow-vehicle right now (have 3-4 that I borrow within about a mile.) This spring I'm hoping to have the funds to pick up an 87 Ford. I have this fantasy of having the sickest time-warp 1987 rig around!