SoCal Jet Boats

Classifieds => Project Boats For Sale => Topic started by: CenCalCruiser on December 28, 2009, 08:59:56 PM

Title: Spectra 20
Post by: CenCalCruiser on December 28, 2009, 08:59:56 PM: I know where a spectra 20 (listed as a 21) is locally and was wondering what you guys think. It seems to be in good condition. 460 ford that was rebuilt 3 years ago..interior new 3 years ago as well. Engine runs great...but the guy says the pump wont pump (he states that his friend took it out and doesn't know what happened, the pump just wouldn't pump). He lives about an hour away and was wondering what you guys thought before I went up to look at it. The boats only $2100 obo!! He'll take $1800 for it. Whats your thoughts??
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: OC2Vegas on December 28, 2009, 09:01:26 PM: Would jump all over it or that price!
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: crewchief22 on December 28, 2009, 09:03:27 PM: Grab it and run. ;D
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: BOOST on December 28, 2009, 09:05:04 PM: Quote from: OC2Vegas on December 28, 2009, 09:01:26 PM
Would jump all over it or that price!
x2
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: 76 Bonneville on December 28, 2009, 09:11:30 PM: Smokin deal, probably just has some debris in the pump
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: BOOST on December 28, 2009, 09:18:33 PM: OK after reading it a couple times just might have air in the pump sounds funny but my boat will not move at all once it was fired up on the water I had to put a valve on the pump to let the air out. :screwy:
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: 76 Bonneville on December 28, 2009, 09:57:51 PM: Quote from: boost on December 28, 2009, 09:18:33 PM
OK after reading it a couple times just might have air in the pump sounds funny but my boat will not move at all once it was fired up on the water I had to put a valve on the pump to let the air out. :screwy:
Brian, do you have a droop? We use to have burp my brother in laws.
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GT Jets on December 28, 2009, 10:19:19 PM: Quote from: 76 Bonneville on December 28, 2009, 09:57:51 PM
Brian, do you have a droop? We use to have burp my brother in laws.
I used to just double dip mine...really never had issues :-\

On a jet I saw last year, the water port for the engine feed line came from the top of the pump, prett strange setup, haven't seen it before or since.

I'm guessing broken impeller or debris in the pump..You should buy it if you have the resources... :thumbup:

GT
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: honda1 on December 29, 2009, 05:16:36 AM: i have a fresh pump make sweet deal ;D
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Marcsrollin on December 29, 2009, 09:33:57 AM: Sounds like a killer deal! Pull the rope out of the pump and take it to the lake!
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: HDriderTH on December 29, 2009, 10:01:19 AM: Shit, a 5/8-3/4" rock stuck in the inpeller will do it, blu the shit out of your headers too, not that I know anything about that. I'd buy that thing right now if i didnt have to go get it.
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: lilrick on December 29, 2009, 08:37:55 PM: that boat is worth every penny, even with a broken pump(which it probably isn't).
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Nordie on December 29, 2009, 08:54:49 PM: Quote from: boost on December 28, 2009, 09:18:33 PM
OK after reading it a couple times just might have air in the pump sounds funny but my boat will not move at all once it was fired up on the water I had to put a valve on the pump to let the air out. :screwy:

my pump does the same thing...what made mine help the situation i back in the water and start it with the reverse bucket open then put it in reverse...definately helped me out

sounds like a killer deal did you get it yet?
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: turbo350r on December 30, 2009, 06:33:55 AM: DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IT!!!!!!!!!

Not going to find a spectra 20 any less than that, unless its a bare hull!!

turbo350r
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on December 30, 2009, 12:24:27 PM: Believe or not, my wife wants this boat. Check your PM's Cencal :thumbup:
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: CenCalCruiser on December 30, 2009, 05:20:07 PM: Planning on going to take a look at it and picking it up on Friday. Holiday schedule has been really hectic! I talked to the guy today and he said that one of his buddies looked under the boat and found a big ol' piece of cardboard sucked up in the jet. He says all the boat should need is a new battery.
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 01, 2010, 08:23:29 PM: So what's the verdict? Was it worth picking up? Did you? Pics???
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 03, 2010, 01:21:46 PM: OK this guy just called me about the boat. If no body on here is gonna pull the trigger I want to go get this boat Mon. or Tues. C'mon what's it gonna be? I don't want to drive to Fresno to find out it was sold.
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 03, 2010, 10:32:33 PM: Alright, tomorrow at 9am I go to the bank and then head to Fresno to pick this bitch up. Not quite sure what I need a 3rd boat for as I only have room for one but the wife thought it was a good deal and who am I to argue with that kinda reasoning. I want to thank both CenCalCruiser and Tio Pancho for helping me out (or offering to) with this.

This place is so cool. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GT Jets on January 03, 2010, 10:45:33 PM: Quote from: GlassCutter on January 03, 2010, 10:32:33 PM
Alright, tomorrow at 9am I go to the bank and then head to Fresno to pick this bitch up. Not quite sure what I need a 3rd boat for as I only have room for one but the wife thought it was a good deal and who am I to argue with that kinda reasoning. I want to thank both CenCalCruiser and Tio Pancho for helping me out (or offering to) with this.

This place is so cool. :thumbup:

If you find you need some parts for it let me know...That boats going to be cool. :thumbup:

GT
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Sanger Pete on January 04, 2010, 08:29:16 AM: Hey Glass
If you need anything when you get to Fresno, give me a call--I'm sitting here in Fresno with nothing to do. I mean plenty to do, but totally unmotivated today.
Mark--"Sanger Pete"
(559) 917-1785
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 04, 2010, 08:46:38 AM: Thanks Pete I just may do that. More eyes and all that stuff is always good. Although I doubt I will drive all that way and not buy it. What might be helpful is if I could leave it with you overnight and pick it up Tues. morning. I will call you in a few hours. Thanks again for the offer to help.
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 04, 2010, 07:18:36 PM: OK so Im here and it is what you would expect for 2K. What I was surprised about was it seems to be a quarter stringer boat. Is that common on this size boat? 430 hours on a working guage hardin marine 460 wiith a tiny Ebrock carb. Fwd/rev/throttle all on one handle?
/really not sure about the 1/4 stringer thing. Should I be?
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Luckie Stiff on January 04, 2010, 07:21:08 PM: I'd be willing to bet that they only appear to be 1/4 stringer. Follow them up from the transom, proabably 2X6 to the front of the engine, then down to 2X4 up to the bulkhead, either way, for 2K you really can't go wrong
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Marcsrollin on January 04, 2010, 07:21:35 PM: are you sure it's actually a spectra?
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 04, 2010, 07:28:09 PM: I think the heads were D3VE A42? Good or bad? Ya pretty sure Marc , still has some original badging and pebble tec stuff on the deck.
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: skee on January 04, 2010, 08:29:54 PM: Up to 1974 all Spectras (18, 20 & 24's) had 4 full stringers with center bulkhead and the deck had a foam core. They were layed up very heavy!
From 1975-1978 the jets (18, 19 & 20's) had motor boxes.
From 1979-1981 Spectra went back to full stringers on the jets & I/O's.
Spectra always had full stringers & center bulkhead in the v-drives (19, 20 & 24's).
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Just Electric on January 04, 2010, 09:07:26 PM: see if you can get hid #s and that will tell you if its a box or full stringer boat.ive owned 2 20's and a few 18'sin my day
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: beerjet on January 04, 2010, 09:31:45 PM: Yes its a spectra and I wouldnt worry in the least .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: IRRebel on January 04, 2010, 11:06:31 PM: STD 460 heads. No worries! Decent heads, and better are pretty cheap.
DID YOU BUY IT JOHN???

:screwy:

Ray
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 05, 2010, 08:22:36 AM: Bringing here home in an hour or two. CHEAP!!! :thumbup:
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on January 05, 2010, 08:33:48 AM: congrats :thumbup:

post up some pics when you get home!
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 05, 2010, 08:57:33 AM: This one has a dead bird in it too. How is the SCJB Dead Bird collection going anyhow? Any more new acquitions?
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on January 05, 2010, 09:00:45 AM: not since ralph took out that one at ming ;D
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: GlassCutter on January 05, 2010, 06:32:47 PM: Well everyone is home safe and sound. Sight unseen I think my buddy has already come up with the definitive name: "That 70's Boat"
Needs carpet, battery and bilge pump immediately. But the trailer needs major love. I'm jazzed to have it, but at this point I have no idea what I am gonna do with it. I wonder if Ray ever feels like this? Naaaaaawwwwww
Title: Re: Spectra 20
Post by: IRRebel on January 05, 2010, 06:39:33 PM: Quote from: GlassCutter on January 05, 2010, 06:32:47 PM
Well everyone is home safe and sound. Sight unseen I think my buddy has already come up with the definitive name: "That 70's Boat"
Needs carpet, battery and bilge pump immediately. But the trailer needs major love. I'm jazzed to have it, but at this point I have no idea what I am gonna do with it. I wonder if Ray ever feels like this? Naaaaaawwwwww

::)

Ray