Help me find a Saltare, and get paid for it.

[haugy]

I've been hunting down Saltare's for the past 5 years. I always miss the ones I want.

So now I'm enlisting your help. I'm trying to find a 1989-1993 Supra Saltare in bright Red or Black.

If someone points me to one, and I buy it, I'll give the finder $250. I think that's a fair finder's fee for a boat that most of us notice or pay attention to when we see one anyways. I can't seem to find these boats, or when I do they are already sold.

I love my Mariah, but I want to upsize my boat, and I will always have an older Supra. I've got programs that search every boat listing and craigslist online, but they are still slipping through.

I'm an avid builder, and I brought my Mariah back from the dead, so rough ones or gorgeous ones count.

There are a couple of guys that you all know on here that can vouch for my word. Guys, I would really appreciate the help. It's going to be boat season soon, so I expect them to start popping up soon.

Thanks guys,
Haugy

[mapleleaf]

Just wanna see you find ur boat....see this one yet???
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...tarie-97870237

[haugy]

Just wanna see you find ur boat....see this one yet???
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...tarie-97870237

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

I have seen it, I've actually got a friend in Austin who is going to go by and check it. I saw the white, and jumped all over it. I was surprised at a 93 model in true white. That boat right there is rare beyond rare, like Moby Dick.

Thanks for the link though. I cracked up when I saw the spelling.

[mapleleaf]

I here ya, I'd be all over that one if the mechanicals check out, I'm a couple years away from my next boat ($$) and an all composite older one is definitely on the list......
Never mind the white on white, that thing's gorgeous.....

[Okie Boarder]

Will keep my eyes open. If anyone else sees any near OKC, Dallas, Tulsa let me know. I can check out boats in any of these areas.

[cadunkle]

Not necessarily in your desired year range, but aren't they all pretty much the same? At least the earlier ones? I've noticed the newer they are, the less teak they have.

A bit rough but it has potential.
http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=27288

Not red...
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/2198965042.html

Doubt you're interested in a Piratta, but...
http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/2150123699.html
http://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/2183107644.html

I do know where there's a nice red '89 in good condition... But I don't think I want to sell it.

[haugy]

Will keep my eyes open. If anyone else sees any near OKC, Dallas, Tulsa let me know. I can check out boats in any of these areas.

Thanks man.

Not necessarily in your desired year range, but aren't they all pretty much the same? At least the earlier ones? I've noticed the newer they are, the less teak they have.

A bit rough but it has potential.
http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=27288

Not red...
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/2198965042.html

Doubt you're interested in a Piratta, but...
http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/2150123699.html
http://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/2183107644.html

I do know where there's a nice red '89 in good condition... But I don't think I want to sell it.

Not necessarily, each year has different features. And as for teak, I'm not a fan anyways. If I want teak, I'll go get a 1942 Hacker Craft.

Saw the burgandy one, problem is he didn't take care of it all. While I don't mind a challenge, in fact I invite them, I want to do it for a boat that I feel is worth it. I've had that Burgandy before in an 89 Comp. Nice looking, but not my true tastes.
Green one is out just because it's a pretty bad color in my opinion.

And I went and saw the Pirata, he's down the road from me. Hasn't taken care of it at all. Left it in the water for the last year so the hull is as green as the other Saltare, floor is shot to hell, and the interior looks like a family of angry cats got ahold of the vinyl.
I told him I'd give him $1000, and that's it. He of course declined.

The other one is in Canada, and for a Pirata, not worth it.

Yeah, I know yours is gorgeous, that's the type I'm looking for.

[winger98]

I called about that Saltare in Texas and noticed the engine had a 350 in it. I thought that model came with the 454. What did you find out and am I correct in thinking that?

[haugy]

I called about that Saltare in Texas and noticed the engine had a 350 in it. I thought that model came with the 454. What did you find out and am I correct in thinking that?

The 454 believe it or not is very commonly mistaken for a 350. But in 1993 they also started to introduce the newer 350mags in those boats. So they are out there. I wouldn't be too surprised.


Oh, and back off man I saw her first... just kiddin

[cadunkle]

Out of curiosity since you've been eying these Saltare's longer than I have, what are going prices on them? I don't see all that many pop up so I wonder sometimes.

I think I got a good deal on mine. Supposedly floor and stringers were done in 2007, along with rebuilt engine with some minor performance parts. Not sure how extensively it was all patched up, but from what I can tell it's all solid and it runs great. I'm just wondering if I should bump up my insurance on it a bit to be safe, especially after the snow/salt goes away and I bring it to get 3 seat cushions reupholstered and a cover made.