New to me 1992 Spectrum Blue Fin 1606

[markj07]

I picked it up Saturday and I have started my checklist and wishlist. Its a '92 Spectrum Blue Fin 1606, 16.5'. Its running a '92 Mercury 40 hp 4 cylinder 2 stroke. Does anyone have experience with these boats? Is there anything I should be concerned with? What about this engine? It looks clean I was not able to hear it run. I plan to fire it up this weekend if its above freezing.
As long as the engine sounds healthy, my first project will be re-wiring the boat and trailer. I have a light kit on order for the trailer and a list started for the boat electrical. Any help or comments will be appreciated.



Thanks,
Mark

 

[user 13737]

Spectrums are nice boats, you don't see a whole lot of them around - I belive (could be wrong) that Lowe bought them out

You usually see them with Force outboards hanging off the back

Test out everything electrical you can - lights, horn, starter, gauges, batteries, switches, pumps, tilt/trim etc.
Carry a few extra fuses of each type required before taking it out the first time
Pull the plugs from the motor to see if they're fouled
If the gas is aged, drain the tank and put some fresh fuel in
Get a quility outboard oil and some Stabil


I just got a '96 Alumacraft Competitor and went through the same process the last few weeks...hopefully will have it on the water next week