1979 Spectra 24 XS Day Cruiser

Ladies andGentlemen, if youhave made it this far you are looking for some context about MOJO RISING. I would be the secondowner of this vessel, the original ownerhad it from the factory until I purchasedit from him in 03' being that he was eighty years old. He was involved with sales for Spectra boats in the 70's setting up clienttest drives, this particularvessel was the top of the line showroomfloor models for 79', and he decided to keep it.This model is said to be the 57' Chevy of boats, and one of the most copied hulls due to the efficiency, stability, as well as its capability which would of course made it a shoo-in to be one of a very few boats featured in Playboy during the 70's "Hay Day.''Spectra boats wererocking the offshore racing circuit during this time and must have been the reason why it is equippedwith 8"-10" stringers which run the entire length of the vessel (none of which are infected or contaminated in any way). And as for the exterior paint and gelcoat, they are showing signs of wear after having been ridden hard and wet for 40+years, although when not experiencing that, she has been kept covered under a parking structure.Regarding thepatina of the paint, I would considerthis a top of mind priority for myself IF and it "dependson what your definitionof the wordIF is" IF I was keeping...... but nay, since I am not, having almost half a dozen people join me at the lake anymore (boat seats 10 by the way) many of them which were female, I was inclined along the way for the sakeof wanting to "Party" upgraded the stereo to 2/ 10" Fosgate subwooferspowered by 1000 watts, as well as 6/ Dual 6"x9" speakers also powered by 100 watts, giving it that full rich sound all why tucked away.The interior wouldn't be complete without its DEEP RED SHAG, yes the original shag carpet even on the ceiling in the sleeping quarters, which is also equipped with an emergency removabletoilet "potty). Upholsteryis original and it shows, has a great 40+ year old patina, the floor boards and all stringers are solid and are not contaminated or infected in any way. The carpet on the floorboards has been replaced twice in the 20 yearsthatI have ownedthis and my, if these carpets could talk......As for the powertrain this "man-sizetoy" which is what someone once said when walking by after asking if it had a V8? This particular V8 engine, is a Chevrolet 454 bored .014 to 468 with Merlin rectangleport heads, a Holley 850 perchedatop Holley Street DominatorHigh Rise manifold, leading down to the exhaustmanifold logs (which have been powder coated) and rounding off with all of the hoses for the plumbing, being replaced within the last 5 years.All of these accoutrements ENDOW this MASSIVE engine to push500 HP into a bright orange bell housing of a street glide 2 speed TRANSMISSION..... transmission..... yes, during all my 30 years of boating I have not crossed paths with another boat with a transmission, this would make it the only boat I've seen or heard for that matter on any lake out of the several states in the US (ALL FRESH WATER) this transmission comes in very handy to THRUST itself out of the hole FASTER when pulling skiers or tubing. The wake created by this 2 ton MOBY DICK is AWESOME for that slow pumping, carving, surfing behind her as its V is rather deep.The transmissionsU joints are connected to the V-Drive (new fluids) sporting a balanced shaft, spinning a Harold Kinsvadder variable prop (great all around prop, both acceleration and top speed) close to $1,000 on its own. All of this is supplied fuel by the TWO (2) DOCE 45 gallon, sealed and intact Aluminum fuel cells The trailer is custom made for the boat, with a tandem axle that has had the brake reservoir rebuilt,bearingshave been greased and packed over the years, bearing buddy units as well. All rims are aluminum includingspare and all tires have low miles. Boards on the trailer have been replaced and carpeted, all lights are working. Trailer is 9 out of 10.My 2 cents, which is only worth a penny, would be to touch up the paint and interior and call it a day. I hope it will bring you as many memories as it has affordedme.Thanks for reading and happy bidding.Quicknotes:

• Built 1979,Seats 10, comes with trailer with in-house brake system
• 8"-10" stringers which run the entire length of the vessel(none of which are infected or contaminated in any way)
• 2/ 10" Fosgate subwooferspowered by 1000 watts, as well as 6/ Dual 6"x9" speakers also powered by 1000 watts
• Interior red shag with bed and removable potty
• V8 EngineChevrolet 454 bored .014 to 468 with Merlin rectangleport heads, a Holley 850 perchedatop Holley Street DominatorHigh Rise manifold
• 2-speed transmission, new fluids
• Only freshwater exposure
• Harold Kinsvadder variable prop
• Two (2) 45 gallon, sealed and intact Aluminum fuel cells