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TAF

08-05-2008, 01:54 PM

'77 18ft. Spectra w/ Berkley Jet

For Sale.... $4500

1977 Spectra
460 BBFord Built By Lakes Only on Hotboat
Forged Pistons
Mild head porting
10qt. oil pan
780 marine carb
Berkley JE pump with diverter (rebuilt by Tuff Enuff)
ProComp marine guages (Installed By Tuff Enuff)
2 brand new tires on trailer :thumbsup
Brand new starter :thumbsup
Full Clarion system (not all installed yet)
Great Interior and bimini
Boat cover
Needs Some TLC on gel

Runs 62mph @ 4600rpm all day long on good water

Boobybouncer

08-13-2008, 01:24 PM

how much for family :hmm

:D

TAF

08-18-2008, 04:14 PM

how much for family :hmm

:D

:hmmI thought you already had a boat? Check yer e-mail Mr.:eek:

sandeggo

09-02-2008, 12:14 PM

just kickin tires, but what needs to be done with the gel? Buffing or is there cracks and stuff? Any pics of the interior?

'78 gt boat

09-02-2008, 08:59 PM

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/RYDNDTY/boat011.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/RYDNDTY/boat010.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/RYDNDTY/boat009.jpg

:beer:beer:beer

Rob, Hope you don't mind me posting these. Damb I wish I had the cash to buy it back:swear:swear

sandeggo

09-03-2008, 04:16 AM

looks preety nice, im goin to see if i can come up with some dough

TAF

09-03-2008, 06:06 AM

Thanks for posting those Rob. I took it to Apache Lake w/ my kids for Labor Day Weekend. We had a blast. We went from dam to dam. Met some new folks and got some complements from other Spectra owners. All my friends are trying to talk me out of selling it but I have a new hot rod to pay off and do some work on.:smackhead

sandeggo

09-03-2008, 11:53 AM

how much gas does it guzzle just cruising all weekend

TAF

09-03-2008, 03:21 PM

how much gas does it guzzle just cruising all weekend

it does better than most bigblocks. I was at Apache Lake for 3 days, didn't use it much the first day other than to Party cove, alot of cruising 2nd day, and went dam to dam on Labor Day and still came home w/ fuel without having to buy any at the marina. ;) You might check w/ '78 gt boat because I believe he owned it longer than I. I have yet to run out of gas on any trips I've been on in it. I can't remember how much each tank holds either:smackhead

sandeggo

09-03-2008, 09:38 PM

sorry for so many questions, im just getting very interested

TAF

09-04-2008, 06:03 AM

:Dnot a problem

J.T.

09-05-2008, 05:53 PM

What are the Gel Issues? I am currently Kicking tires but this does look like a Smoking deal

sintax

09-08-2008, 11:01 AM

interested in any trades? I have a buddy that digs the boat but has a toy he has to get rid of first.

Its a 63' Ford Galaxy has a fuel injected Ford 5.0 HO / 4 speed auto with OD (mustang drivetrain) swapped in. 20" wheels. Body is way solid, all trim is there and in good shape. Its a pretty clean cruiser.

If you have any interest I can put you in touch.

'78 gt boat

09-08-2008, 11:21 AM

It does pretty good on fuel. When I had it in Cali on the Delta I would bring it out 2 to 3 times a month before filling up. When I had it out at Pleasant I never ran out. I think the fact that the carb has vaccum secondaries instead of being a double pumper helps a lot. I swear if I had the money that bitch would be back at my house right now. Who ever grabs it will love it. The gel is just 31 years old.:beer:beer

it does better than most bigblocks. I was at Apache Lake for 3 days, didn't use it much the first day other than to Party cove, alot of cruising 2nd day, and went dam to dam on Labor Day and still came home w/ fuel without having to buy any at the marina. ;) You might check w/ '78 gt boat because I believe he owned it longer than I. I have yet to run out of gas on any trips I've been on in it. I can't remember how much each tank holds either:smackhead

TAF

09-08-2008, 11:25 AM

TAF

10-14-2008, 03:07 PM

price reduction to $4200.;) Lets stimulate the economy:eek:

TAF

10-21-2008, 01:22 PM

:thumbsupw/ the price of gas going down it'll be cheaper to filler up;) :thumbsup

SKSADIE

11-09-2008, 10:29 AM

sent you a PM

TAF

11-10-2008, 09:14 AM

sent you a PM

I haven't taken any others:eek:

squirtnmyload

11-11-2008, 05:14 PM

I haven't taken any others:eek:

heyooo. if ya bring it to parker for turkey day weekend then we'll get some more :beer :D

TAF

11-12-2008, 05:04 AM

heyooo. if ya bring it to parker for turkey day weekend then we'll get some more :beer :D

TAF will not be in attendance................but we'll see :eek: ya at Firebird for the boatdrags:hmm;):beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer :beer
I hear PicChick will be going to both:hmm.................................maybe

TAF

12-01-2008, 01:42 PM

both trailer tires have been replaced and the carb rebuilt since this pic

Unfortunately it doesn't have the windshield anymore but it would have just gotten in the way anywho:rolleyes:

TAF

01-05-2009, 02:10 PM

start planning for :beer Spring Break :eek: on the river:thumbsup jet boat seats 5, floats in 9" water, bimini :rolleyes: for shade and CD / satelite stereo. lots of storage space for beer and toys $4200.

TAF

02-02-2009, 11:42 AM

$4200:hmm

ratty59

02-02-2009, 03:56 PM

I am very interested. PM sent.

Thanks,
Keith

rivergoer

02-02-2009, 07:10 PM

is this keith from texas if so i hope you find what your looking for brother. i think mine will stay in the family..

ratty59

02-02-2009, 07:48 PM

Thanks man! I appreciate your help.

TAF

02-03-2009, 06:10 AM

I think I forgot to mention it has a brand new starter w/ one trip made on it:thumbsup

ratty59

02-03-2009, 09:08 PM

PM sent.

TAF

02-06-2009, 01:08 PM

:hmmSale..................pending:rolleyes: :thumbsup

farmo83

02-08-2009, 07:53 PM

If Kieth ended up with this thing, Congrats man. Glad you found a boat after that POS we looked at.

Skee

02-09-2009, 06:40 PM

Hey TAF....Did you sell this boat yet?

TAF

02-13-2009, 06:25 AM

Hey TAF....Did you sell this boat yet?

probably next week;):hmm

ratty59

02-21-2009, 02:37 PM

TAF,

Thanks for all of your help with the boat! I made it back to Tx. and we are going to take it out tomorrow. I will keep ypu updated on the Parker trip :beer

TAF

02-25-2009, 02:11 PM

Sold

LakesOnly

03-02-2009, 09:01 PM

This boat was offered here for thousands less than what we would charge to duplicate the engine alone today. 78GTboat, sorry you had to sell it, but I am glad to know that it provided years of faithful service and fun. TAF, project funding aside, I'll bet part of you didn't want to let the turn-key boat go either. Finally, congratulations to the new owner!

Engine specs of which I am absolutely certain: 1969 C9VE-B cylinder block, thermocleaned and magged, bored 0.030 over, all performance block oiling modifications as outlined on the Technical Pages (www.highflowdynamics.net) of our website.
Internally balanced bottom end with 0.010/0.010 460 Crankshaft, Eagle SIR full-floating rods, Ford/TRW 460 Marine forged flat top pistons.
High Flow Dynamics Stage 1 prepped HV oil pump.
Camshaft specs approximately: Lift = 0.515"/0.535", Dur = 0.215/0.225@0.050", LSA = 112*
Double-Roller timing chain.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/565778GTBoatShrtblck.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/565778GTBoatRotAssy.jpg
D3VE heads, mildly ported with stock valve sizes (2.08/1.65), stainless steel valves, 3-angle valve job, new valve springs, new valve stem seals, new locks.
Mildly ported D3VE heads, Before:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/565778GTBoat1.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/565778GTBoat3.jpg
Mildly ported D3VE heads, After:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/565778GTBoat2.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/565778GTBoat4.jpg
This engine was very much overbuilt in the shortblock in the interest of durability and longevity. Targeted power was around 400 hp, as I recall, and with an 850 crm carb, single plane intake, and good tune I think it's there. Further, this shortblock and heads could handle a cam kit and OT headers that would make the engine approach 475-500 hp and stay together no problem, if that gives an idea of how overbuilt the engine is. But since it is nevertheless a 400 hp build, the marine clearances are set accordingly and on the low side....that is to say, higher than passenger car engine bearing clearances but low side for high performance hot boat stuff. In short, we built this engine for the Spectra. 10W-40 or 10W-30 motor oil recommended, and with 1 can of cam lube concentrate per 5 quarts of oil. And please, NO FRAM FILTERS.

I treat my engine combos like personal builds and put the kind of love into each of them that makes me wish I owned each and every one one of 'em...hopefully this says something of the build quality to the current owner. And yes, I have thought about this engine from time-to-time (like I do all of them) since it is yet another perfect build that came out just right.

78GT, hope all's well. When you need another 460, just let me know. :cool:

LO

'78 gt boat

03-06-2009, 05:34 PM

Congrats to the new owner!!!! I'm sure it will last a long time...... I'm bummed I never got to finish it. I had the motor built so it could run wide open without hurting it and made sure that with the correct ignition and rev limiter I would not have a repeat of the first motor mishap. Enjoy it and I cant wait to see some pics of it running in the Lone Star State!!! It seems to keep moving eastward!!!!:beer:beer

Hey Lakes....... Thanks again man for the great work and I will keep you in mind if I need another