20 spectra build

[Just Electric]

buddy bought this from greg (spectra81) and we are planning on cleaning it up and getting it back on the water. Heres the start pics we already stripped the clear off pulled the motor cleaned the bilge and i checked the clearences on the pump
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[Just Electric]

gonna do some polishing this weekend and get the gel to pop and hopefully put the motor together so we can start it and get it back in.more pics to follow as the progress is made

[75 Spectra V-Drive]

1k ?? it runs??

[Just Electric]

not yet nut it will.i had enough leftover ferd stuff from my last 20 spectra.we brought it home this monday after are naci trip greg was nice enough to meet us at the freeway so we didnt have to drive across town and back.just tore the motor down and have to do some tweeken but it should be together and running hopefully by next weekend.saving another spectra from death:D

[75 Spectra V-Drive]

not yet nut it will.i had enough leftover ferd stuff from my last 20 spectra.we brought it home this monday after are naci trip greg was nice enough to meet us at the freeway so we didnt have to drive across town and back.just tore the motor down and have to do some tweeken but it should be together and running hopefully by next weekend.saving another spectra from death:D

Too Cool:D:D cant wait to see it:thumbsup

[Flat Broke]

Looks like a great start. Now's the time to do all the hard stuff nobody ever wants to do to old boats. If that floor is just a little soft, pull it and replace it.

As for the gel, I'd talk to some folks about shooting a clear gel/prestec back over the orange. It's going to be a maintenance whore from an oxidization standpoint otherwise.

Outside of that, I think your buddy scored. Can't wait to follow another project.

Chris

[Just Electric]

Looks like a great start. Now's the time to do all the hard stuff nobody ever wants to do to old boats. If that floor is just a little soft, pull it and replace it.

As for the gel, I'd talk to some folks about shooting a clear gel/prestec back over the orange. It's going to be a maintenance whore from an oxidization standpoint otherwise.

Outside of that, I think your buddy scored. Can't wait to follow another project.

Chris
boat is solid as a rock only cancer was the boxes for the jump seats next to the engine cover.

[spectra81]

Glad it went to you guys Fuck your moving fast .Come get this southwind from me I HATE THESE JET BOATS LOL CONGRATS GUYS AND IT LOOKS AWESOME ALREADY GREG

[Just Electric]

Glad it went to you guys Fuck your moving fast .Come get this southwind from me I HATE THESE JET BOATS LOL CONGRATS GUYS AND IT LOOKS AWESOME ALREADY GREG

thanks greg fpr the margi i mean storing the boat til the end of the weekend:thumbsup.yeah were hauling ass on this thing the gel popped nicely after we got the clear off the motor is a short block but should be back together tomorrow im all backwards again since its a ferd.were gonna bring it back up to naci when its done i will call ya so we can do some drinken:thumbsup

[spectra81]

JUST FINISHED i nice frothy plastic cup ;lol of that margarita stuff. Too bad its not ready this wknd its suppose to be 103 or somthg like that. Once again mi cas su casa so we will see ya soon .motor ok ?by the way

[Just Electric]

JUST FINISHED i nice frothy plastic cup ;lol of that margarita stuff. Too bad its not ready this wknd its suppose to be 103 or somthg like that. Once again mi cas su casa so we will see ya soon .motor ok ?by the way

so far so good just going thru it for piece of mind:thumbsup

[spectra81]

Hey guys I dont know what you are doing for interior ,however on SF clist there is a bitchen set-up with engine cover and all asking $500 just thought i would pass along

[Just Electric]

Do you remember what it was under.boats cars
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[Flat Broke]

That and JSTNOC or whatever here on the boards had a Dimarco interior for sale that should fit perfect.

Chris

[.boatpoor]

Nice score Justin, if you put any power to it you might want to throw some engine rails in that beast. Castaic tomorrow?:D:thumbsup:D

[Skee]

Got a question? If you have jump seats in this thing,next to the engine,where are your batteries mounted? I want to convert mine to this type,but my battery would be in the way....:p

[Just Electric]

Got a question? If you have jump seats in this thing,next to the engine,where are your batteries mounted? I want to convert mine to this type,but my battery would be in the way....:p

batteries go under the jump seats and cables go behind the bak rest to engine:D

[Just Electric]

Nice score Justin, if you put any power to it you might want to throw some engine rails in that beast. Castaic tomorrow?:D:thumbsup:D

my buddie is stoked he didnt see the lite now we polished it up and got ir looking pertty he now sees the lite .motor goes in monday and hopefully the following weekend if parts show up in time were gonna run it:D udated pics to follow

[Just Electric]

a good friend with his twin turbo 20 vdrive is having his interior done so were gonna have the old school all white back to back bench seats with jump seats and the single seat in front of the engine cover:champagne:

[Just Electric]

well its polishing up pretty good my buffer is smoken hot but a little wet sand and elbow grease and its turning out pretty nice
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[spectra81]

Dam ,That was a good buy lol. Good people deserve the breaks!

[Just Electric]

Dam ,That was a good buy lol. Good people deserve the breaks!

thanks:thumbsup

[stickman07]

That was a freakin steal. Greg rocks... Tanks for my ol tug soon from Cali..Sweet

[Just Electric]

greg is a good guy for sure.if any body is interested in his parts or boats for sale he is a stand up good guy and a pleasure to do buisness with:thumbsup:thumbsup

[stickman07]

I second that one just from talkin to him on the phone. Wished my ol tug was in that good of shape. A supurb deal fo sho.......

[Just Electric]

WELL SLAPPED THE MOTOR TOGETHER TONITE AND JUST WAITING ON A FEW MISC GASKETS AND HOPEFULLY BACK IN THE BOAT AND SOME REWIRING AND I HOPE WERE OFF TO THE AKE SOON FOR SOME SHAKE DOWN RUNS:champagne:PICS TO FOLLOW BEEN DRINKEN SOME BEERS AND IM TO LAZY TO LOAD THEM UP TONITE:D

[Just Electric]

update pics of the motor and now to get it back in and running:D:D:D
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[Just Electric]

well if anybody wants to make fun of me for putting the spark plug wires on clockwise not counter go ahead i fixed it and its goin in tomorrow mornig for some final wiring and hopefully its a runner:Ddang ferds

[75 Spectra V-Drive]

When you going to test?? My wife wants to watch soccer all day :bang::D

[Just Electric]

When you going to test?? My wife wants to watch soccer all day :bang::D

my boats ready greg we can go out anytime :D:D:D

[75 Spectra V-Drive]

Lol I will call you later:D

[spectra81]

Hey Greg this is Greg, Are you looking for a 4 stringer v-drive cruiser? I know where there is one CHEAP WITH CAV PLATES AND ALL.

[Just Electric]

Hey Greg this is Greg, Are you looking for a 4 stringer v-drive cruiser? I know where there is one CHEAP WITH CAV PLATES AND ALL.

what is this you speak of

[Just Electric]

motor is back in wired up fired for a few seconds and i think the msd box crapped out:grumble:gonna check it tomorrow and test it and hopefully take out mid week and run it:D

[spectra81]

Good evening, thought i heard u guys looking for a spectra , anyway San Fran cl $300 bucks ,who knows.

[Just Electric]

well it runs and runs pretty dang good i must say just some fuel lines to finish up and water lines and its off to the lake this weekend to test with the rickity rockity seats:D.i will get the motor install pics up soon:D:D

[75 Spectra V-Drive]

Justin, right on that was fast... let me know where you are going??

[Just Electric]

looking like sunday greg gonna go to irvine saturday for the vdrive regatta.call me if you wanna roll.heres the motor installed
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[Just Electric]

now to finish up some hoses and wiring and lake test it and hopefully of to the interior shop for some new threads ans spectra regatta here we come:D

[spectra81]

looking good!

[Just Electric]

thing sounds good would upload video from my phone if i knew how:D:thumbsup

[RiverDave]

Shit that was fast.. LOL

RD

[BobbyB]

looking good!

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[Just Electric]

Shit that was fast.. LOL

RD

started on the tuesday after memorial weekend and its maiden voyage this sunday:thumbsup also helps that im not working much during the week either

[spectra81]

Think your buddy might buy a Spectra

[Just Electric]

Think your buddy might buy a Spectra

working on it he saw the pics after stopping by my house the other day looking at donnies 20 we bought from you and he was seriously looking for a boat so i showed him your and he is close to pilling the trigger soon as i know he has the funds i will call you.i just need him to commit to me and then you will know

[Just Electric]

even has a nice tow cover he got through benchmark rvcenter where he works:D
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[Just Electric]

well she ready for sunday all new hoses wiring and misc shit timing is set ready to run off the garden hose and ready hitthe lake.was a fun build but glad its gonna come to an end.update picsto come hopefully some more buffing and tweeken and its gonna be a nice cruiser when its all said and done:D

[Just Electric]

well it made its maden voyage after three weeks of purchase tear down and put back together and it ran liked a raped ape:D
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[.boatpoor]

So how did ya get both boats to the lake at the same time. The first mate must be a "12". How do ya swing that.:thumbsup:D:D

[Just Electric]

So how did ya get both boats to the lake at the same time. The first mate must be a "12". How do ya swing that.:thumbsup:D:D

its called magic:D

[Just Electric]

and nice to see spectra 75 show up and leave lol:D:D

[75 Spectra V-Drive]

LMFAO:D:D i had already been there for 16 hours before you guys got there...(rough night):D

[spectra81]

It ran nice you say? everyone happy

[Just Electric]

It ran nice you say? everyone happy

yeap just have to back down the timing a smidge and tomorrow it has a date with an upholster :thumbsup

[spectra81]

Did the trim tabs work ?Things are looking up finally gonna take the cougar out tomorrow and chk it out. Like to see a few more pics of it on the water and when is your next Naci trip?

[Just Electric]

Did the trim tabs work ?Things are looking up finally gonna take the cougar out tomorrow and chk it out. Like to see a few more pics of it on the water and when is your next Naci trip?

next weekend we will be up there greg were gonna bring the 20 even if the interior is not done:D

[plaster dave]

Looks good Justin. Tell Donny congrats.

[Just Electric]

Looks good Justin. Tell Donny congrats.

he saids thats dude

[Just Electric]

well its of to the interior guy :thumbsup pics to follow

[spectra81]

Are you and Donny going to the regatta I hope? I know were looking foward to getting away and meeting some new folks.

[Just Electric]

Are you and Donny going to the regatta I hope? I know were looking foward to getting away and meeting some new folks.
trying to greg

[Just Electric]

well the build is done for now gonna re gel the wood grain part and build a custom engine hatch after the summer is over but heres the new interior and carpet on the boat. cant believe it only took three total weeks to do from when we picked it up from greg (spectra 81)
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[74 spectra20 v-drive]

Wow this is embarrasing, I can't make a decision as fast as you guys got this thing torn down and back on the water... Great job:thumbsup

[Just Electric]

Wow this is embarrasing, I can't make a decision as fast as you guys got this thing torn down and back on the water... Great job:thumbsup

thanks but our work was no where like what you have done to yours:thumbsup this was a budget build with a good foundation to start and some old fashion elbow grease and enough left over parts to get it on the water.when winter hits then we will tear into some more and make it a stunner:D

[spectra81]

VERY IMPRESSIVE

[Flat Broke]

That's pretty cool. If your buddy isn't too picky, I should have a complete set of either Rex Accucomp or Hardin/Beede(can't remember which) white gauges laying around somewhere. I'll post up pics when I find em, but if he's interested and will run em/keep em, he's welcome to em.

Chris

[Just Electric]

That's pretty cool. If your buddy isn't too picky, I should have a complete set of either Rex Accucomp or Hardin/Beede(can't remember which) white gauges laying around somewhere. I'll post up pics when I find em, but if he's interested and will run em/keep em, he's welcome to em.

Chris

sure send ma a pic and iwill pass it along to my buddy.im sure anything is better than whats in there now.