AuggieBenDoggie
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My employee Mike King built that boat a long time ago. Very good running boat. One of the first ever to run the engine that far forward and run speeds it did back in the day. I wanna say, if if remember correctly it was one of the first carbureted boats to run the 95-100 mark back then. It does turn awesome and was a very fast boat, I do remember that for sure....View attachment 282121
Picked this up on Friday. 21' River Cruiser. 540 Twin Turbo. Any history that anyone knows, let me know.
Sweet! I spoke with Mike for a while at the Catalina Ski Race and he gave me a pretty good rundown on the boat.My employee Mike King built that boat a long time ago. Very good running boat. One of the first ever to run the engine that far forward and run speeds it did back in the day. I wanna say, if if remember correctly it was one of the first carbureted boats to run the 95-100 mark back then. It does turn awesome and was a very fast boat, I do remember that for sure....
Mike @ Prime Marine
Is this the 21 with the volvo outdrive? I like the colors - congrats!cleaning up the 21 RC new prop from Hill Propeller Had Main Stitch in Havasu re do interior and Cover removed windshield cleaned up trailer new bearings and caps re carpet clean up wheels new tires going to Pats fiberglass on 27th for some gel repair fill windshield holes color sand and Buffwill post pics of 22 soon
Do you have anymore pics of this? Especially of the interior, and engine hatch? Boat looks very similar to mine.Here is the Pics of the 22 I sold awhile back View attachment 371994 View attachment 371995 View attachment 371996
Yes Volvo 290 not my favorite but a strong out driveIs this the 21 with the volvo outdrive? I like the colors - congrats!
I will look had the interior redone with rear bench and full engine cover by a guy in corona Ca he did a great job I wanted him to do the 21 but could not find himDo you have anymore pics of this? Especially of the interior, and engine hatch? Boat looks very similar to mine.
I think this boat was built by Mike King for Paul Spencer originally. Paul Chandler campaigned it it ski racing for quite a while #855 Freedom Ski Team. Terry Cook was the last owner I know of.View attachment 282121
Picked this up on Friday. 21' River Cruiser. 540 Twin Turbo. Any history that anyone knows, let me know.
I think this boat was built by Mike King for Paul Spencer originally. Paul Chandler campaigned it it ski racing for quite a while #855 Freedom Ski Team. Terry Cook was the last owner I know of.
New owner has been out to the ski races and has talked to me. He even bought some replacement waste gates for it from me when he was rebuilding the engine. I explained some of the boat's history since I had driven it quite a bit pulling Corey in practice, and in fact pulled Brad Raines in his first ski race at Havasu with that boat.Boat sold out of gt last year. Gold rigging right? Dry turbo? I think it's an 83 or so. Fast boat. Well set up and a veteran race boat. Try calling Gary for more info
found this 66 in a storage in blythe ca.Its all original.
Damn!! That looks nice! Anymore pics?found this 66 in a storage in blythe ca.Its all original.
All the geometry, engine location etc on that boat was what mine was built off of. the Only difference is mine has long plates and an external rudder. That thing was a monster in its day and still looks great!View attachment 282121
Picked this up on Friday. 21' River Cruiser. 540 Twin Turbo. Any history that anyone knows, let me know.
Sweet! Your engine looks a little further back than mine. Your boat is super clean.All the geometry, engine location etc on that boat was what mine was built off of. the Only difference is mine has long plates and an external rudder. That thing was a monster in its day and still looks great!
I believe yours is at 26" if I remember right.Sweet! Your engine looks a little further back than mine. Your boat is super clean.
backlash, ya it was on here for a while. i picked it up last jan. i built all new seats and had them upholstery. GT marine did all the rigging and motor.1976 Schiada 19' 540
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Not sure on the measurement but it's way up there. I can fit a back seat behind engine if I really wanted too.I believe yours is at 26" if I remember right.
Hey, The 66 Schiada Rat Trap is still running strong and still has the name. I also have the 2004 December Hotboat magazine. It now has a 468 chevy. Speedboat just did a photo shoot of it last October.Hey the 66 schiada you have was my first boat.A buddy and I bought it minus an engine from my nieghbor who found it at canyon lake under a dirt covered tarp.It was originally powered by a big block pontiac I think and the Harper boys ran a blown LS 6 in it for many years before I bought it.Does it still have the name Rat Trap on the back?The artwork and lettering on that was done by Rassi Harper who worked on many of Leonard Schiadas boats.There was an article in the december 04 issue of Hot Boat about it.The model for the photo shoot at Elsinore was Kendra Wilkinson of playboy fame.Good to see it still running.:thumbup:
Ya, it's way forward. There is another (blue) that is rigged the same but a year older. Both ran really good in their ski racing days. Cool boatsNot sure on the measurement but it's way up there. I can fit a back seat behind engine if I really wanted too.
Augie, Is that "Green Go!"? My buddies family Rick and Debbie Schenck on north bay dr. in Arrowhead used to own it back in the 90's. It was a great ski race boat.Found a few other photos of the 21 on my computer:
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Yup that's it. It's my uncle's boat he's friends with Rick and Debbie. He bought it in the early 90s and still has it.Augie, Is that "Green Go!"? My buddies family Rick and Debbie Schenck on north bay dr. in Arrowhead used to own it back in the 90's. It was a great ski race boat.
It is the only 20' ST with an outdriveGood afternoon!
Not mine but I couldn't help but grab a picture of Terry's boat this weekend.
If you know Schiadas, you'll know there aren't many of these floating around.
This one has a small block with a TRS drive.
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Henry
Nice 22'DCAnd mine should be on the river in August.
It was always my understanding that there was only one 20ST ever built with an outdrive. It may be the second ever 20ST. There were several others built all however were outfitted with outboard motors. Lee has one his sister has one there have been several for sale here on this forum as well, but again all outboards. That certainly is a very cool and unique boat.Terry told me his boat was #2 and that someone else owned #1. I can't remember if he said Lee owned one or someone else. Either way, Terry's boat looked pretty badass just sitting their.![]()