SPECTRALEN's 20 Rebuild

[SPECTRALEN]

I think these logs and snails look so cool when minted out.:cool

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Trailers done, she's off to get the seats foamed and upholstered.:thumbup:

 

[78Southwind]

How do you like the electric brakes? Do you have any part numbers for the kit you bought?

Thanks...

 

[SPECTRALEN]

How do you like the electric brakes? Do you have any part numbers for the kit you bought?

Thanks...

I still need to plug in the brake controller under the dash of my Avalanche. I kind of want to wait till the interior, motor, and the jet are on to give me some weight back there.
As far as parts, I switched to a coupler instead of the actuator, also a Pivithitch swing away tongue, and the brake kit from ebay. You need brake hub/drums that are smooth on the inside, yours might be that way, mine were not so the kit I bought needed to have those. And I needed a different size rear axle seal than the one that came with the kit.
Here's some of the links:
http://www.ufpnet.com/Portals/0/PDFs/Couplers.PDF

http://www.extremetrailers.com/options/pivit-hitch.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trailer-5-o..._Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23294e6f02

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

Lenny the boat look great, trailer look great, can't wait to see the upholstry done. We are pretty close to the same colors, is that a GM blue? Mine is off a Chevy Cruz color, a little different base to the blue make it a tad darker.

 

[specrocz]

:boobeyes: Dude! That trailer looks awesome and your wheels look great too! I bet you got a lot of looks towing that to the interior guy.

 

[ka0tyk]

I still need to plug in the brake controller under the dash of my Avalanche. I kind of want to wait till the interior, motor, and the jet are on to give me some weight back there.
As far as parts, I switched to a coupler instead of the actuator, also a Pivithitch swing away tongue, and the brake kit from ebay. You need brake hub/drums that are smooth on the inside, yours might be that way, mine were not so the kit I bought needed to have those. And I needed a different size rear axle seal than the one that came with the kit.
Here's some of the links:
http://www.ufpnet.com/Portals/0/PDFs/Couplers.PDF

http://www.extremetrailers.com/options/pivit-hitch.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trailer-5-o..._Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23294e6f02

thats a great price on those brakes...

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Lenny the boat look great, trailer look great, can't wait to see the upholstry done. We are pretty close to the same colors, is that a GM blue? Mine is off a Chevy Cruz color, a little different base to the blue make it a tad darker.

Thanks for the kind words from all. The paint is Ford Sonic Blue. The guy that painted it said that it's as close to pearl as you can get. Pearl is a lot more $.

Brakes were not that much for everything. I guess I'm supposed to get a battery and emergency breakaway set-up :rolleyes, someday.

It's funny, The way this web site has the snow flurries, That's how it was when I was trailering this thing over there. Tons of stares.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

While the seats are slowly getting upholstered, I got deeper into the pump. Pulled the wear ring. The bowl bearings had a little play on the tail and measured @ 1.128. I will put in new ones but the main bearing is smooth and tight so she's a keeper.

Also cleaned up a lot of factory roughness in the casting. Nothing major as far as detailed blueprinting by any means, just a little smoothing out.

Sharpened the impeller without removing too much material. It wasn't nicked up that bad at all.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Hammered in the new wear ring.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Seats are foamed. Dialing in the seat bottoms with the holding blocks. Everything gets glass cloth and poly resin.:thumbsup

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Glass

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Glassing the switch panel box and cleaning out the air holes with the Dremel. You got to love the Dremels.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Pump is all back together.
New bearings, seals, gaskets, wear ring, and lots of red grease.

Thanks Tom at Jet Boat Performance for the parts and instructions.:thumbsup

 

[SPECTRALEN]

More.

 

[specrocz]

Dude, you need to take some blue paint to the "Berkeley" lettering on the jet. I seen some do it and it really sets it off.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Dude, you need to take some blue paint to the "Berkeley" lettering on the jet. I seen some do it and it really sets it off.

That's funny you said that. That's all my son keeps telling me.:smackhead


Maybe.

 

[specrocz]

Are those rope seals a general kit or a specific part for the Berkeley?

 

[ka0tyk]

Are those rope seals a general kit or a specific part for the Berkeley?

http://www.berkeleyjet.com/p-483-packing-ring.aspx

you need 5 of em per the manual.

 

[spectras only]

Spectralen, wouldn't use the Berkeley packing glands because of the metal braiding. If overtightened just a bit it can score the pump shaft by cutting water flow lubricating it. I only use the white teflon glands that doesn't score. it's available from American Turbine. Also, I would cut off the reducer on the Harman exhaust manifold to upgrade to larger hoses and tips. As in post of resuscitation of 24 Spectra by 'queenmerry'

 

[SPECTRALEN]

http://www.berkeleyjet.com/p-483-packing-ring.aspx

you need 5 of em per the manual.

Don't worry, there's 5 in there.:thumbsup

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Spectralen, wouldn't use the Berkeley packing glands because of the metal braiding. If overtightened just a bit it can score the pump shaft by cutting water flow lubricating it. I only use the white teflon glands that doesn't score. it's available from American Turbine. Also, I would cut off the reducer on the Harman exhaust manifold to upgrade to larger hoses and tips. As in post of resuscitation of 24 Spectra by 'queenmerry'

I have used the white ones before and these actually feel very slippery. I don't believe there's any type of metal in them and they were in the kit that I bought from Jet Boat Performance.

I did say that I wasn't going to cut the exhaust. Seeing I just bought a new pair of the small tips.:smackhead Just going to run it.:rolleyes

 

[spectras only]

I have used the white ones before and these actually feel very slippery. I don't believe there's any type of metal in them and they were in the kit that I bought from Jet Boat Performance.

Yeah, the dark grey,blueish ones are fine, the original Berkeley ones were bad.Make sure there's a drop of water every minute while running to ensure your shaft surface is lubricated. Can't you trade the tips for bigger ones and open up the exh man while you're at it? You'll want to do it later anyways

 

[specrocz]

How about put in a splitter on each side and have 4 small tips?

 

[SPECTRALEN]

How about put in a splitter on each side and have 4 small tips?

SSoooo........ are you saying more under the water line holes for a cool look factor?:rolleyes

Not for me.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Hatch is fit and finished. Now just need George to finish the fronts. At least now I can start rigging. I have a lot of parts laying around taking up a whole lot of space in my garage. It'll be nice to put them where they belong.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

More pics.

 

[specrocz]

Dude! I would be happy as can be with that interior work! It looks like the best of any new custom boats hatch.
Too bad he doesn't want to do any more boats or my 24' could be heading to his shop.:boobeyes:

 

[SPECTRALEN]

I need to get all the under the hatch work done so I can start assembling the jet, engine, wires and cables, etc.:rolleyes.
I made up this slam catch deal using a simple rubber band method. Adjusted the L-brackets to just barely touch when closed. I'm going to hot glue some white felt where ever there is some kind of contact or rubbing.

 

[nrbr]

How long are your gas tanks and how much do they hold? Coming along very nicely im jealous youll be on the water soon!!

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

Looks Great Lenny!Worked on the Spectra as well this weekend, you are giving me inspiration. the upholstry looks great, and i really like the whole backend lifting giving you plenty of working space.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

How long are your gas tanks and how much do they hold? Coming along very nicely im jealous youll be on the water soon!!

They are about 6 feet long. They each hold 20 gallons. I bought them on ebay for $140 shipped. Not exactly the perfect fit but will work. Thanks.

 

[specrocz]

The latch thing is cool and looking at the hatch over again, that was a lot of work and it looks awesome!
It's a well engineered piece for sure.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Put some carpet on the cuby / switch box and installed the switches and led lights.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Stopped by to see the seats and was happy on how they look. I know they look a little wrinkled but they're not stapled in place yet.:eek

 

[nrbr]

Great look on the seats!

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Have the vents, exhaust tips and the jet drive in. I started the motor without a problem so that will be going in very soon.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Made a little bracket that bolts to the jet pump. Just a simple piece of aluminum angle.:thumbsup

 

[SPECTRALEN]

I've got my brackets, and i'm not talking about March Madness.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Polished the rear motor brackets, just enough to take the dull finish off, and installed the motor. Went smooth.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

I masked and saved all the factory decals.

 

[specrocz]

I masked and saved all the factory decals.

And they look good too! I wonder if you can trace the number on the Harman tag and
see if it can be matched to your hull.

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Installed the carpet behind the box and my custom LED Rub Rail Navigation lights
I think they came out pretty sweet. You can't really see them when they're not turned on because they are clear.:thumbsup

 

[nrbr]

Those navigation lights in the bowrail are badass !!!

 

[SPECTRALEN]

Those navigation lights in the bowrail are badass !!!

Thanks:thumbup:

My own little creation.:cool I did some searches to see what other people were doing like this but never saw one really that came close to what I have made here. Pretty simple concept actually.:thumbup:

 

[stickman07]

Nav lights are sweet. The whole boat is lookin' really nice. 👍

 

[specrocz]

The lights in the rub rail are mint!:thumbsup

 

[Maw]

The LED lights in the rub rail look very nice, but you'll probably get ticketed if you're inspected. Check Colregs for the lighting requirements for a 7 meter and under powered vessel. The viewing angles and visibility at a 2 mile distance are specified.

Cheers

 

[SPECTRALEN]

I thought about the regulations when I first got this idea and after I had a chance to see these little puppies in action, :yikes Let's just say I have no worries about tickets. These are so bright, it's incredible:thumbsup The pictures don't do justice. The little tiny incandescent bulbs that are factory installed don't hold a match next to these LEDs. Get it.. Location is simple, you can see them up front and on the sides. You have boats out there mounting their nav. lights all over the place.

 

[specrocz]

The nav lights on my Howard are actually lower than Spectralen's with the chrome "eyes" type lamps. Most water cops wouldn't give a rat's ass about those lights as long as the operator isn't "lit".:drink