Heres My New Saltare Project..

[devovino]

Heres the new beast.. Should be tackling first and foremost some interior work, the upholstry is pretty shot, probably a directt correlation with the hot summmers, cold winters ( as you can see the snow) and, being an 87, the boat has seen some years. The good news... price was right, runs like a top, and will provide years of enjoyment for the family to be. Along with odds and ends like the trailor re-painting and a wet sand, this thing is ready to go. This blue is not my favorite color, it works for now and is not my major priority, will think about altering this down the road. A few soft spots on the floor, around the CPT's chair, which I am finding out is pretty common, will most likely tear out the sub floor to examine the stringers, hoping for the best on that, but we all know how that goes ...dont we.! Another plus, low hours on the motor (454) about 387, all electric works, with the exception of the cigarette lighter, not a big deal, but would like to be able to run the satelite radio. Other than that, should be a heellllll of a project, looking to add as much ballast as possible, and the Saltare is perfect for this, lets bring surf to the deserts of Central Oregon, bring it on.!! devon

[jet]

Looks great man..except for the blue. No, just kidding. I have XM on mine and love it. Goodluck man..but prep yourself for going all the way on that floor.

[sybrmike]

Another Salt - I love it! Congrats on the purchase & good luck cleaning her up (even more luck with the stringers/floor). Hope she works out well for you.

[TitanTn]

Congrats on the new purchase. It's going to take a crazy amount of hours to do the rebuild, but it's very rewarding also. Keep us updated with pics.

If you haven't seen this thread yet, check it out. https://forum.supraboats.com/showthread.php?t=4964 This guy rebuilt a blue Sunsport that turned out gorgeous. I think with a little modern spin on that blue Saltare, you'll be surprised as to how good it looks.

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Looks like a great boat from here! Crossing my fingers on the floor and stringers.

[Okie Boarder]

Welcome, looks like a nice boat to start with and have some fun making your own. Enjoy!

[devovino]

Congrats on the new purchase. It's going to take a crazy amount of hours to do the rebuild, but it's very rewarding also. Keep us updated with pics.

If you haven't seen this thread yet, check it out. https://forum.supraboats.com/showthread.php?t=4964 This guy rebuilt a blue Sunsport that turned out gorgeous. I think with a little modern spin on that blue Saltare, you'll be surprised as to how good it looks.

That, that is a bad ass rebuild, it does give me some inspiration and some good ideas to run with, love the lighting options, as well as all the modifications! Starting with the basics, then will conquer the more involved stuff down the road! But yeah, it should be an adventure! Thanks for the comments.

[devovino]

So.... In tearing into the "baby blue beast" I have started with the upholstry, the front nose seat back upon removal, seemingly dissentigrated, so obviousley I will be rebuilding the frames, was hoping to use the existing frame for a template, but I will have to make due with the partial template ( a sign of things to come?) other than that removing the seats has proven not to be too much of a battle, the bottom seat cushions wood was not to bad, but I figure if I am going to re-do this unit, I might as well do it right, and replace them as well.. Wondering if anybody, in redoing there upholstry, sealed or glassed there wood with resin of some sort to repel water< i will probably do this, not sure what would be best to use, some research is needed, any help is always helpfull, thanks.

Will keep pictures of the progress if anyone is interested.. also recieved a quote from a local out of work upholsterer, who quoted me 32.00$ per linear yard, she said her discount of 20 percent made the upholstry 25.00$ per linear yard. Then went online, did some research, found marine grade upholstry for 10 and 12.00$ per linear, I guess she was marking up the upholstry for her benefit, makes since she said she would only charge 350.00$ for redoing the seats, which is a good deal, same deal with the foam, found it half the price from the same wholesaler.. anywho, thats the way the proverbial cookie ( or seat backs) crumble!

[TitanTn]

I'm rebuilding the seat backs and seat bases and am painting the wood with an enamel based paint which is weather resistant. I'm sure that coating it in resin would work as well but that is messy and stinky. My wife is non to pleased with the fiberglassing I've already done in the basement. I don't think she could handle much more.

[mapleleaf]

Not sure how the seatback ply lasted so long as these boats when mine looked like raw wood. Covered my new seat templates in Marine spar a couple times, forgot to do my rear bench support and it got moldy almost instantly, had to pull it out and coat it....
Def. a good idea, wish I'd used CPES.....