Some nice cruiser paint jobs...

[Zeug]

Just surfin' the pic gallery and came accross these. I'm dreaming of a Spectra with a cool paint job.
I love how the hatch on this one follows the contour of the seat. The motor must be pretty low to clear. I think it would look good with the new style low pro fiberglass scoop.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/199Schiadaredwhite.JPG
I think this is a spectra. Wish there were more pics. Love the colors.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/2210spyboat1.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/2210spyboat_3.jpg

[Zeug]

I like the lower cabin on the Rogers deck. Spectra bottom i believe.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/1807011_8A.JPG
Classic!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1410100_1632.JPG
Nice Shiada
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/199SchiadaRC5.JPG

[Zeug]

Please post any you have or other views of the ones above. I dont care if they're v-drive or Jet. Gel is Gel. :rollside:

[riverbound]

Here is mine. I prefer the classic look.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/681Picture_313-med.jpg

[BarryMac]

riverDave did a full write up on this boat on RRL, he put a lot of thought into the story and it turned out really good, I'll see if I can find it and post the link here on HB...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/2210spyboat1.jpg

[joeygo]

just my old howardhttp://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/2210121_2128.JPG

[Zeug]

Riverbound, joeygo,
Lookin good. I like how Spectra used the lower color lines to make the hull look less bulky. The eye follows the lines and it ends up lookin thinner at the bow.

[Zeug]

Another one,
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/2485DSC03013.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/2485DSC03014.JPG

[riverbound]

Riverbound, joeygo,
Lookin good. I like how Spectra used the lower color lines to make the hull look less bulky. The eye follows the lines and it ends up lookin thinner at the bow.
Thanks :cool:

[dmontzsta]

Here is my dads.
http://www.dmontzsta.com/78Eliminator/Eliminator1.jpg http://www.dmontzsta.com/78Eliminator/Eliminator11.jpg http://www.dmontzsta.com/78Eliminator/Eliminator18.jpg http://www.dmontzsta.com/78Eliminator/Eliminator6.jpg

[Zeug]

Here is my dads.
Is that an Eliminator?

[HBjet]

riverDave did a full write up on this boat on RRL, he put a lot of thought into the story and it turned out really good, I'll see if I can find it and post the link here on HB...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/2210spyboat1.jpg
This guys office is a few doors down from mine... Saw the boat parked out front about a month ago. Very clean

[dmontzsta]

Is that an Eliminator?
yes it is, 1978.

[mk2]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/660DSCN0892.JPG

[flat broke]

mmmmm, I'z loves me dem cruisers!
The redone Spectra 20 with the white base and yellow and purple fades belongs to Busti on the boards. My understanding is that GS marine played point on the project for him coordinating the whole thing, but I'd like to know who did the actual gel work. The boat came out flawless, and from what I remember hearing, for about 20k less than I would expect to pay for a brand new version with equal power and level of rigging.
JoeyGo,
Did you have Sal at Orange County Boat Repair redo your gel a year or two ago? He was finishing up a 21 the same colors as yours when I was in there last and the thing looked awesome. At the time I wasn't too hip on the colors, but the classic lines have really grown on me. Great lookin ride either way!
BTW, along the lines of clean gel lines and classic looks. Have you ever seen the 21 Howie that shows up sometimes on the ***boat website?
http://www.***boat.com/home_page/image_rotator/big/2.jpg
I can't tell if it's black or a real dark maroon but in that lighting the simplicity of that gel scheme is bitchin.
Chris

[BarryMac]

http://www.riverratlife.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3195
Here is the thread off of RRL in regards to the Schiada in the Picture, in all seriousness it was well written by RiverDave and a very good read...
riverDave did a full write up on this boat on RRL, he put a lot of thought into the story and it turned out really good, I'll see if I can find it and post the link here on HB...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/2210spyboat1.jpg

[Hustler]

http://www.riverratlife.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3195
Here is the thread off of RRL in regards to the Schiada in the Picture, in all seriousness it was well written by RiverDave and a very good read...
it's a Spectra not a Shiada :wink: just wanted to clear that up :D

[Zeug]

it's a Spectra not a Shiada :wink: just wanted to clear that up :D
It's not a Schiada either! :D

[flat broke]

Thought I had seen some others.
Courtessy of RD
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3637schiada.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/502/2schiada_01.jpg
Chris

[spectras only]

This was my spectra for 26 yrs
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/spectra20.3jpg.jpg
My buddy ownes it now, here
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/rivertrip.jpg
All original gel & upholstery .
Still have the 19' on the left . I think it's one of the best looking 19 footer of the cal boats .
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/19spectra8.jpg

[mondorally]

A few more classic Schiada's
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2001chillin.jpg
My 1986 22' Daycruiser
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/511/2001CPT.jpg
Dad's 1996 21' RT
And no, that's not me but my hyper-metobalism brother.

[Flip]

BTW, along the lines of clean gel lines and classic looks. Have you ever seen the 21 Howie that shows up sometimes on the ***boat website?
http://www.***boat.com/home_page/image_rotator/big/2.jpg
I can't tell if it's black or a real dark maroon but in that lighting the simplicity of that gel scheme is bitchin.
Chris
It's actually it's wood grain and dark brown. I still have the Hot Boat article it was in.

[Zeug]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/511/2001CPT.jpg
Dad's 1996 21' RT
Anymore pics of this one? (the Boat not your brother)

[flat broke]

It's actually it's wood grain and dark brown. I still have the Hot Boat article it was in.
Does the dark brown lose some of the effect in bright sunlight? Any chance you could post the article? I wouldn't be down with a brown and white boat, but wouldn't mind looking over the rest of the rig.
Thanks,
Chris

[mondorally]

Anymore pics of this one? (the Boat not your brother)
Here you go, sans bro.....
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/200196RT_Side.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/200196RT_Rear.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/200196RT_Side2.jpg

[flat broke]

Simple is the key...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/275275river_pictures_001.jpg
Is that a Connely? Sharp lookin boat.
And I agree 100%, simple is the key. It doesn't matter if checkers, flames, tribals, nike swoosh's or freakin polka dots are the flavor of the week in terms of gel design. The straight clean lines of the classic cruisers always look good.
Chris

[Hustler]

nothing special but it's just classic straight lines and original gel from 74 and sporting a little more in the engine deprtment now :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/181251hustler1.jpg

[WILDERTHANU]

Is that a Connely? Sharp lookin boat.
And I agree 100%, simple is the key. It doesn't matter if checkers, flames, tribals, nike swoosh's or freakin polka dots are the flavor of the week in terms of gel design. The straight clean lines of the classic cruisers always look good.
Chris
Ya that a Connolly. Nike swoosh's.....LMAO!! The gel work these days out there.....MAN O MAN. I spend alot of time on the river, I can't begin to tell you the shit I see that looks so Ridiculous across the side of some of these boats. Somtimes I can't even believe it.

[Zeug]

nothing special but it's just classic straight lines and original gel from 74 and sporting a little more in the engine deprtment now :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/181251hustler1.jpg
Nice Hustler! Is this the boat you put your new DNE in?

[Hustler]

Nice Hustler! Is this the boat you put your new DNE in?
Yes it is. :D

[Zeug]

Yes it is. :D
OK, so we know what your motor will do 'cause we all drooled over that thread. What about in the boat? What kind of performance are we talking about? :2purples:
Your hull looks like a Spectra bottom but the cabin on the deck is a lot lower??

[Zeug]

I like the original blue and black too.
http://www.spectramarine.com/spectrabrochures/spectra20/front_large.gif

[flat broke]

Zeug,
I'd bet that blue one is actually blue and wood grain(pacalon) but either way, they're great looking boats.
I can't speak for Joe on his speeds, but I can tell you that when I put the new DNE motor between my stringers, I was a little bummed, 72mph is the best I've seen on a lake (didn't have GPS 1st time out at the river). I wasn't bummed about the motor (821 hp on a pump gas NA 498 is nothing to be bummed about), but the hull's use of the power was pretty dismal. None the less, I love the look of the Spectra's and I think that if someone were to take the time to work on the rear of the hull's bottom, it would move considerably quicker. I had a pretty good hardware setup for my tug with a droop, rideplate/shoe (back cut), custom loader, and diverter. I could have probably gained a MPH or two with the removal of the speedo pickup tube, and shaving of the turning fin but the boats just run wet in the back.
Big Proppa was seeing around 75mph with his blown 800-900hp motor, but I haven't heard what Joe has squeezed out of his with the new loader he picked up. I'd be stoked for him if he was able to get 80 or better.
Are you thinking of getting a 20?
Chris

[Zeug]

Ya, I really would like a 20 but the MPH claims are all over the place. I have been having a hard time getting the facts. If I could see mid 70s that would be great, but I was hoping to do it on 650/700 N/A HP. Prolly aint gunna happen.
I want a solid quality hull that I can afford. Something that is worth my time and effort to fix up. A little more freeboard for the lakes around here and a bit more family friendly, TT exaust, engine cover, etc. For this I hear the Spectra is the bomb.
I have heard the schiada is a great bottom with more potential but i think my chances of finding one in my price range are zip to none. I think it will be cheaper in the long run to buy a project or hull only and rig it the way i want than to buy a complete boat only to have to tear it apart and redo it the right way. :hammer2:
Motor will have to be pump gas and maintenance friendly. (i.e. I dont want to check valve lash every time i go out). Just trying to put the puzzel together.

[flat broke]

Zueg,
Nucking Futs has pretty much the exact boat you are looking for. Runs 70 or better with very modest power 450-550hp, is 20', and looks good to boot. As far as I know, it is for sale, and it's not the kind of boat you'd have to change anything around on to make it right. Hack Job is building up the same hull now produced by Dana Performance boats as the SW20. If you wanted to go the "from scratch" route, that would be the way to start. I don't know how much "hull and trailer" business Rhett at Dana really wants to get into, but it wouldn't hurt to give him a call. I'm really looking forward to see what kind of #s Hackers boat puts up with 735hp in it. He'll probably get it wet the weekend after the 4rth or thereabouts.
You've probably seen it around on the boards.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3583Dscn7580_1.jpg
It doesn't have the same lines as say a Spectra or Schiada, and in that sense, I don't know if I'd call it a "cruiser" but it sounds like it would suit your needs pretty well.
Chris

[Lake Ape]

http://lakecityford.com/1/images/1980%20CAMPBELL/MVC-007S.JPG
I almost bought this boat but didn't want to drag it home from Idaho!
Campbell! (http://lakecityford.com/1/choose-preowned-vehicles.html)

[SPECTRABRENT]

Zeug,
I'd bet that blue one is actually blue and wood grain(pacalon) but either way, they're great looking boats.
I can't speak for Joe on his speeds, but I can tell you that when I put the new DNE motor between my stringers, I was a little bummed, 72mph is the best I've seen on a lake (didn't have GPS 1st time out at the river). I wasn't bummed about the motor (821 hp on a pump gas NA 498 is nothing to be bummed about), but the hull's use of the power was pretty dismal. None the less, I love the look of the Spectra's and I think that if someone were to take the time to work on the rear of the hull's bottom, it would move considerably quicker. I had a pretty good hardware setup for my tug with a droop, rideplate/shoe (back cut), custom loader, and diverter. I could have probably gained a MPH or two with the removal of the speedo pickup tube, and shaving of the turning fin but the boats just run wet in the back.
Big Proppa was seeing around 75mph with his blown 800-900hp motor, but I haven't heard what Joe has squeezed out of his with the new loader he picked up. I'd be stoked for him if he was able to get 80 or better.
Are you thinking of getting a 20?
Chris
Chris,
When you ran 72 in the Spectra what RPM's were you turning and what impeller did you have in the pump?
Brent

[Hustler]

The boat is running mid 70's right now. I have not had a chance to gps it with the new loader but it is still turning over 6k on a AA mag bronze impeller. my biggest problem I believe is still the YJ conversion. I have thought about changing out the whole pump and doing some bottom work in the off season but I'm just not sure at this point. If do change the pump I'm really thinking about going with the big AT pump but do I really want to drop another $6,000 in it? All and all I'm really happy with the boat, my goal was to hit 70 and I have exceded that. Mid 80's would be nice but at what cost? The boat is so much fun to drive now it's like I have a brand new boat.

[flat broke]

Chris,
When you ran 72 in the Spectra what RPM's were you turning and what impeller did you have in the pump?
Brent
5600 MPD detailed Berk "A" cut
But if Cyclone or Hacker were close to right about the seat-o-the-pants readings they got at the CBBB, maybe she was running faster in windchop. 8-10mph faster? I HIGHLY doubt it, but its one for the history books at this point anyhow. The boat is stripped and sitting quietly on the trailer. All my focus is on work, the arrival of our baby in September and of course, Hackers ride.
When's your 20 gonna be hittin the water? Or are you just going to beat up on all the jetboats now that you have that badass V'drive deal? :D Are we gonna see that 20 V'drive at the CBBB this year?
Chris

[SPECTRABRENT]

5600 MPD detailed Berk "A" cut
But if Cyclone or Hacker were close to right about the seat-o-the-pants readings they got at the CBBB, maybe she was running faster in windchop. 8-10mph faster? I HIGHLY doubt it, but its one for the history books at this point anyhow. The boat is stripped and sitting quietly on the trailer. All my focus is on work, the arrival of our baby in September and of course, Hackers ride.
When's your 20 gonna be hittin the water? Or are you just going to beat up on all the jetboats now that you have that badass V'drive deal? :D Are we gonna see that 20 V'drive at the CBBB this year?
Chris
I will be taken the my Spectra v-drive to CBBB:D (first CBBB I will have my own boat). I look forward to see your brothers new boat.
Good Luck,
Brent

[Zeug]

Zueg,
Nucking Futs has pretty much the exact boat you are looking for. Runs 70 or better with very modest power 450-550hp, is 20', and looks good to boot. As far as I know, it is for sale, and it's not the kind of boat you'd have to change anything around on to make it right. Hack Job is building up the same hull now produced by Dana Performance boats as the SW20. If you wanted to go the "from scratch" route, that would be the way to start. I don't know how much "hull and trailer" business Rhett at Dana really wants to get into, but it wouldn't hurt to give him a call. I'm really looking forward to see what kind of #s Hackers boat puts up with 735hp in it. He'll probably get it wet the weekend after the 4rth or thereabouts.
You've probably seen it around on the boards.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3583Dscn7580_1.jpg
It doesn't have the same lines as say a Spectra or Schiada, and in that sense, I don't know if I'd call it a "cruiser" but it sounds like it would suit your needs pretty well.
Chris
So did this boat ever hit the water?

[Scape Goat]

nothing fancy but I like it
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/59DSC01737-med.JPG

[shootingstar72683]

Another one,
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/2485DSC03013.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/2485DSC03014.JPG
Really nice combo. That's one ya don't wanna pull off the trailer. Real fine.

[SB]

I have hated wood grain since the day I got mine. I might cover it this winter.

[shootingstar72683]

Another one,
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/2485DSC03013.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/2485DSC03014.JPG
Really nice combo. That's one ya don't wanna pull off the trailer. Real fine.

[Sportin' Wood]

http://home.mchsi.com/~angieknoll/angNboat.JPG
I'll toss mine in the mix. 78 Hallett 20 SS

[Mohavekid]

Here's mine.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1177Sanger_avatar.jpg
Classic Sanger multi-fade paint over base gel. Still lokks pretty good after 23 years IMO :chi:

[stashtrey]

Here's mine... nothing special. Just old and clean.
.... wish it would run right now. :(
http://www.hostimage.net/images/stashtrey/spectra1.jpg

[Squirtin Thunder]

Here's mine.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1177Sanger_avatar.jpg
Classic Sanger multi-fade paint over base gel. Still lokks pretty good after 23 years IMO :chi:
Where was that pic taken ??? Sure looks like Clear Lake CA !!!

[Mohavekid]

ST, You're right.
That picture was taken at Clear Lake.

[Squirtin Thunder]

ST, You're right.
That picture was taken at Clear Lake.
So looking at the pic, it looks to be north of the city Park in Lake Port, right ???

[Mohavekid]

I couldn't tell you.
We were only there once several years ago. Too many damn weeds and flies in that lake. :cry:

[Squirtin Thunder]

I couldn't tell you.
We were only there once several years ago. Too many damn weeds and flies in that lake. :cry:
But a nice back drop anyway !!!

[Zeug]

Here's mine.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1177Sanger_avatar.jpg
Classic Sanger multi-fade paint over base gel. Still lokks pretty good after 23 years IMO :chi:
Yep, the only time I have been to clear lake was as a kid and right on the beach to the right. Looks exactly as I remembered it. Learned to ride on the trails around there on a Trail 70. :)
I love the Gel on your Sanger. Very clean.

[Zeug]

Zueg,
Nucking Futs has pretty much the exact boat you are looking for. Runs 70 or better with very modest power 450-550hp, is 20', and looks good to boot. As far as I know, it is for sale, and it's not the kind of boat you'd have to change anything around on to make it right. Hack Job is building up the same hull now produced by Dana Performance boats as the SW20. If you wanted to go the "from scratch" route, that would be the way to start. I don't know how much "hull and trailer" business Rhett at Dana really wants to get into, but it wouldn't hurt to give him a call. I'm really looking forward to see what kind of #s Hackers boat puts up with 735hp in it. He'll probably get it wet the weekend after the 4rth or thereabouts.
You've probably seen it around on the boards.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3583Dscn7580_1.jpg
It doesn't have the same lines as say a Spectra or Schiada, and in that sense, I don't know if I'd call it a "cruiser" but it sounds like it would suit your needs pretty well.
Chris
Hack Job, Has this boat hit the water yet? How's it ride?