1978 Spectra Power Boat With 900HP Gale Banks 454 - Twin Turbos / Intercooler

Name: 1978 Spectra Power Boat With 900HP Gale Banks 454 - Twin Turbos / Intercooler
Brand: Spectra
SKU: 265626
Availability: InStock

Price:

Year:

1978

Make:

Spectra

Model:

190

Type:

Classic speed boat

Hull Material:

Fiberglass

Trailer:

Included

Use:

Fresh Water

Engine Type:

Jet Drive

Engine Make:

Chevrolet Engine

Engine Model:

454

Primary Fuel Type:

Gas

For Sale By:

Private Seller

Fuel Capacity:

31 - 40 Gallons

Hull ID Number:

SPE19374M78G

Length:

19.0 feet

Raiting:

Description:

I am selling my 1978 Spectra 19 foot speed boat. This incredible boat came with a Ford 460 originally, but 70 MPH wasnt fast enough for the original owner. He went to Gale Banks Engineering and had them design and install a high end 454 cubic inch motor with Twin Turbos and Inter-cooled motor with aluminum heads and it is said to be pumping 900 Horse Power. It has the Dominator Jet Drive which is powerful and reliable. I am told it was driven about 90 MPH, although I can not verify the top speed today. It does have a foot throttle, which adds to the amazing thrill of stepping on it. Clean Oregon titles in my name that are included for both the boat and trailer.

This boat is a blast from the past. I get complements everywhere I take it. The vinyl interior appears to be original and is in very good condition. The shag carpet is stretched a bit and discolored, but it is such a great look. The boat only has 380 hours since new. The exterior is in very good condition and is original with a few minor blemishes, overall fantastic for the age. I am happy to do a video chat to cover every square inch of the boat for you.

It rides on the original 1978 Foto-Grafix Tandem trailer. It has new tires and it comes with a boat cover.

This summer I replaced the gas with non ethanol clear gas. I replaced the 3 gas filters also. It has two 17 gallon gas tanks, with on / off switches. I put in a new battery. I put in racing motor oil and swapped the 2 oil filters and changed the spark plugs.

Gale Banks is an American hot rodder, drag racer, engineer, and entrepreneur who grew up in Lynwood, California. His company, Gale Banks Engineering, sells performance parts for automotive and marine engines. It specializes in diesel engines, and high end cutting edge equipment, performance parts, and auxiliaries. Gale and his team have done high end powerful and reliable Marine Motors for our military for decades. Learn more at official.bankspower.com.

Uploaded a YouTube video of the boat driving on the river in June.

https://youtu.be/UyglWKumkbE

I have also included a video of the motor running at my house so you can see it and hear it close up at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqU-cu1UPFs

Please reach out if you have any questions.