Spectrum boats?

my neighbor has a 1996 Spectrum boat with a 120 force on it and i was wondering if anybody knew any info about these boats. I see that they were discontinued as of 1996 and they seem to be similar to lund boats which are mainly used for fishing. Im asking because i have never heard of these boats before and was just curious about them. thanks

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quot by 05GlastronSX<br />__________________________________________________<br />they seem to be similar to lund boats <br />__________________________________________________<br /><br />That’s like comparing Cummings tools to Craftsman tools. Lund is a quality top of the line aluminum boat, Spectrum was closer to an entry-level aluminum boat.

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sorry, i should have clarifyed more. what i ment by that comparision is that it seems like they both are used for one main purpose; fishing. i did not mean that they are comparable in quality.

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The Spectrum line was the aluminum product of Bayliner (Brunswick).<br /><br />Yes, they were mostly utilitarian with some "Fish and Ski's" thrown it.

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I’m not shur of all the models that were made but the only ones that I have seen were aluminum deep V fishing boats. I almost got one a few years back but the seller and I did not come to terms over the price. Try the search button I remember reading a post a few months back about Spectrum

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I've got a Spectrum. A 1995 16'8" Avenger SC w/70hp Force<br /><br />If My info is correct (should be), Brunswick bought Blue Fin boats (of Minn) in the late 80's. These boats were very nice, with a steep bow entry similar to Alumacraft/Lund in design and quality of the mid 80's. Brunswick cheapened up the line a bit and started selling them with the Force motors on them about 1990. <br /><br />Shortly there after, they changed the design, similar to Fisher (also owned by Brunswick at the time) - all welded hull, but with a more gradual bow entry into the water. And the hull was thinner and not as nicely finished, cheap seats, etc. This is what I have. Its decent, but not of Lund quality, and the ride is crap when the waves hit 2'. The boat is also stern heavy/bow light.<br /><br />They were sold as lower priced/ or entry level boats, but I will never ever link them to Bayliner ! <br /><br />I actually saw a 1997 and maybe a 1998 Spectrum, but I think they were made under the Fisher brand then. Fisher was sold to Tracker Marine in ?? 2000 ??

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thanks for the info guys...now hes claiming he can beat me and my glastron sx w/ a 150 on it in a flat out race...the funny thing is hes not even joking either...lol

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My '91 14' "Spectrum by Blue Fin" is actually a 14' Starcraft Seafarer, which is indicated by the serial number. My neighbor has a 14' "Sea King", which is also a Starcraft Seafarer. Both of our registration cards say Starcraft.

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Several boat companies have bought hulls from other manufacturers, then finished them and sold them under different names. I believe Northwoods still does it.

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Considering the weight differences between alum and fiberglass I wouldn't put more than a six pack on the outcome of the race

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I would put my pinkslip on it. <br /><br />My 17' starcraft will maybe do 40mph with no load no gas and 130 pound driver.<br />My glastron 175sx cruises at 40 mph at 3300-3500rpm with out breaking a sweat. These hulls are fast!<br /><br />I say you can take him no problems.