1995 Spectrum. Opinions????

[BassChump]

I was looking into getting a Crestliner Pro Am but it turns out that we couldn't make the deal. I've been looking around for an aluminum boat and I found a 1995 Spectrum Avenger. A 17 footer with a 90 hp on the back.

It's all welded, it's on a shorlander trailer and it is pretty clean. It does need a few things but nothing major.

I haven't been able to test it on the water as the throttle control needs some attention so it doesn't go into gear with the shifter although I ran the motor and shifted it manually and all is well except for the shifter. They have all receipts from the regular maintenance they regularly performed. They took care of it.

Anyway, I already committed on it and I'm supposed to pick it up in a few days.

I was just wondering what you thought of those boats. I realize those Spectrums were on the inexpensive side but it seems like a solid boat.

So if you have ever owned one or fished out of one, let me know what you think. I'd appreciate it.

[BassChump]

Either these are really bad boats and everyone is afraid to tell me or nobody is familiar with this boat.

It doesn't really matter at this point. I bought it and will be picking it up in a few days.

I'd still like to hear any good or bad about this boat though.

[tnriverluver]

To the best of my knowledge they are good boats. Most were sold with Force engines however and they are not the best by any means. If powered by anything else you should be good to go.

[BassChump]

It is powered by a Force 90 hp engine but I've had good luck with Force engines. I've had several and I find them simple and easy to work on.

Also, I'm planning on re-powering it sometime in the future anyway. I'd like to put a 125 on it eventually. I got a great price on it and I love the layout. I haven't had it on the water yet. I'm installing new graphs and a new trolling motor.

So far, I'm happy with it. I just wanted to know what others thought of them.

[webertime]

My understanding is that Spectrum WAS Blue Fin (out of Indiana) then Spectrum became Fisher. Know for well (over?) built boats. I am getting an 18.5' Blue Fin Walleye boat and it's could pass as a PT Boat!