Project Schiada restoration

[Liberated]

:champagne:

 

[HavaToon]

Amazing!

 

[Don Johnson]

John, this is a simply awesome example of Nordic and GT's capabilities. The attention to detail is off the chart. I am a die hard cat guy but wow, this boat is stunning!

 

[cicchetti_24]

What a stunning boat... Probably my favorite boat I've ever laid eyes on.... Just stunning

 

[RiverDave]

what display is that?

 

[HavaToon]

what display is that?

I'd say it's a RacePak.

 

[Liberated]

what display is that?

Motec

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

I love this boat.....it turned out amazing. I kinda wish they would have done a little more classic style in the interior.

 

[RiverDave]

Boat came out absolutely Amazing, from top to bottom. I am dying to know how it runs!! I'm sure it will take some dial in.. Justin's old one had a little hop in it (trim sensitive), but his had blower motors that I think are heavier than these.

Not sure who's going to go do the dial in on it, but please let me know when! I'd love to go!

RD

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Boat came out absolutely Amazing, from top to bottom. I am dying to know how it runs!! I'm sure it will take some dial in.. Justin's old one had a little hop in it (trim sensitive), but his had blower motors that I think are heavier than these.

Not sure who's going to go do the dial in on it, but please let me know when! I'd love to go!

RD

If I recall correctly Justin's had your standard issue cast iron small blocks. This being LSK motors (aluminum block and heads) should probably shave a good 500 lbs combined I'm guessing.

Love the interior! I'm really digging those front seats. Modern but with a hint of throw back to the old fiberglass buckets with the shape.

Was anything done to strengthen the dash after it was opened up?

 

[Melloyellovector]

Looks great!!! Top notch work!!! Who's steering wheel, with trim switches built in??

 

[Enen]

Wow! Just awesome. Nordic and GT knocked it out of the park with this one!

 

[RiverDave]

Looks great!!! Top notch work!!! Who's steering wheel, with trim switches built in??

GT sells them, I had one my first mini boat.

 

[Melloyellovector]

GT sells them, I had one my first mini boat.

Right on!! I have been looking for a while for one of those!! Trip to GT next week it is

 

[RiverDave]

Right on!! I have been looking for a while for one of those!! Trip to GT next week it is

They are pretty damn nice looking. I went a different direction in my Schiada.





Schiada Stan built this one. The horn switches on the foot rack are the trim buttons for my drive.


Disregard the mess. My kids were in the boat today playing.

 

[Melloyellovector]

They are pretty damn nice looking. I went a different direction in my Schiada.

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Schiada Stan built this one. The horn switches on the foot rack are the trim buttons for my drive.


Disregard the mess. My kids were in the boat today playing.

AJ and I talked about your set up. I want old school look but improved, lol
Brians working on throttle pedal assy with hidden hardware/cable under floor with matching footrests for driver and passenger with hidden adjustability. Stopped by Brians earlier this week and buttons aren't gonna fit. If we can get this wheel to work with the most recent hub assy, then it's a win!

 

[RiverDave]

AJ and I talked about your set up. I want old school look but improved, lol
Brians working on throttle pedal assy with hidden hardware/cable under floor with matching footrests for driver and passenger with hidden adjustability. Stopped by Brians earlier this week and buttons aren't gonna fit. If we can get this wheel to work with the most recent hub assy, then it's a win!

You will need a CRT system if you are just running trim. A dual contact CRT system if you are running tabs and trim on the wheel. They sell that as well. It will go behind the wheel. It is a continuous contact system that allows the switches to work with a hydraulic helm. If you are running a cable with hydraulic assist you can run the wires down the center of the steering shaft.

 

[bilge rat]

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She's a beauty Johnny !!!! Hats off to The GT Crew and the Nordic Crew, Great work :thumbsup

 

[guest hs]

Absolutely the nicest boat I have seen in years!

 

[Meaney77]

Great looking boat, I have followed this thread since the very beginning! Did I miss how it performed on the water?

 

[River Lynchmob]

Looks fantastic...would love to see some shots under the hatch and of the transom.

 

[RiverDave]

Bump for Pursley

 

[bilge rat]

[video=vimeo;201509044]https://vimeo.com/201509044[/video]

 

[Outdrive1]

Beautiful

 

[RiverDave]

Boat came out unbelievable!! Just gorgeous!

Curious how much the outdrives clear the plates at full left or right.

 

[rivrrts429]

This one and the wood deck 24' are my two favorite Schiada's. Each are so damn unique even for the Schiada brand. That's saying something.

A before and after side by side picture would really put this project into perspective.

GT, Nordic and everyone else involved with this boat should be very proud.

 

[spectras only]

The boat came out stunning. I vill get flagged for saying this though, I never liked an open entry on a closed deck model like this or the 25 Nordic Rage. It looks to me like an unfinished bulkhead. Totally agree with open entry on a bowrider model where it makes sense to create more light and breeze through the mid cabin for hot climates like Havasu. The sharp corners around the dash in the entry way makes me not be a fan further more. Sorry if I offended the Schiada community, it wasn't my intent.

 

[RiverDave]

The boat came out stunning.:thumbsdown I vill get flagged for saying this though, I never liked an open entry on a closed deck model like this or the 25 Nordic Rage. It looks to me like an unfinished bulkhead. Totally agree with open entry on a bowrider model where it makes sense to create more light and breeze through the mid cabin for hot climates like Havasu. The sharp corners around the dash in the entry way makes me not be a fan further more. Sorry if I offended the Schiada community, it wasn't my intent.

The deck height is low on these, a door wouldn't really be an option unless your name was Bilbo Baggins..

 

[Punchy]

Amazing inside and out.

The only thing that really bothers me is the white speaker grills....looks like just cheap plastic marine speakers and covers. I would have much rather seen some clean aluminum covers to match the rest of the interior accessories.

 

[RiverDave]

I hate billet speaker grills.. always thought they looked goofy.

 

[Punchy]

I hate billet speaker grills.. always thought they looked goofy.

Well me too....but I'm not talking stars or flames or anything. With all the money that went into this boat they could've made some custom surrounds with a mesh insert or something that would just be super simple and clean...aluminum or stainless steel. Clear anodized if you wanted less bling/shine. To me white speakers just looks like you bought them from West Marine....

Like I said, boat is awesome but there has to be another solution....

 

[Punchy]

I hate billet speaker grills.. always thought they looked goofy.

I suppose the white ones could grow on me....it's not like they're a deal breaker that would make me kick it out bed or anything....Lol

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

I love this boat and I hate it at the same time. Everything about it is epic but the interior and the dash just don't do it for me. I would have done gauges and a more classic look given the boats pedigree.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I love this boat and I hate it at the same time. Everything about it is epic but the interior and the dash just don't do it for me. I would have done gauges and a more classic look given the boats pedigree.

Given the power package in the boat, I think it is appropriate. Think Restomod here.

 

[tony]

What great craftsmanship on this Schiada! Thinking outside the box as far as power colors electronics etc... There will only be one of these on the lake. You can have your bitchen DCB's that there will be 3 or 4 others very similar to it but that is a one of a kind Schiada!!! Hopefully she will run as good as she looks! Cant wait to here how she shakes down...:thumbsup

 

[BoostPower]

Just getting started on a complete restoration of a 27" Schiada. The boat is a 1983 and apparently has never been rigged and has never been wet. There are 2 transom holes cut and exhaust holes in it but the dash has never been cut and the rest of the boat has never been rigged. The customer says the boat was purchased new and sat in a barn in Oregon for 20 years before being sold to another person who then let it sit outside for another 10 years. It is pretty rough but when we are finished with it this will be a brand new boat!!! Here are the before pics to get this thread going.

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As you can see the floors and transom are totally rotted out of it. We are going to rebuild the whole boat with the same composite materials that we use here at Nordic to build our boats with. When we are done taking it apart it will literally be down to just as it was when it came from the molds. We have already started that process so here are a few pics of the beginning of that process. We have cut the deck off the boat and are removing the old transom now. It was originally built with a 1" thick transom and somebody added another layer to it to make it thick enough to accommodate stern drives. Good thing they didn't finish it because the two different layers were never properly bonded together!!

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This is going to be a great project and one that I am sure the customer will be very happy with when finished

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[River Runnin]

I really enjoyed this thread! :thumbsup Thanks to all!

 

[Don Johnson]

I saw this boat on the 40 yesterday, wow, boat is unbelievable.

 

[Meaney77]

Bumping this thread, boat turned out amazing!! Was there any new updates or videos of it running??

Where did the boat end up, surprised nobody has seen it in the water anywhere.

 

[NicPaus]

Bumping this thread, boat turned out amazing!! Was there any new updates or videos of it running??

Where did the boat end up, surprised nobody has seen it in the water anywhere.

Seen it a few times on the Strip. I thought it was going back to have some adjustments made over winter. Should be back out this Summer.

 

[Schiada27]

Before and after.

I almost bought the hull at the car show in neddles, thought it would’ve been nice to have both of the last 2 surviving 27, it looks beautiful, waiting for summer to get back in the water again

 

[Schiada27]

As cool as it is to restore a unicorn type boat like this. It is still a 1983 hull, that there is not a whole lot of info on. What happens when you water test it? What if it rides and handles poorly? What if it is unstable at speed? There is a reason they stopped building them. I bet this hull is not going to perform well with those stand off boxes.

There is soooo much money going into this boat. I would have ordered a brand new Hallett, Howard, or Nordic.

Is it just me?

It will run great, it’s a good hull since I own the other 27

 

[RiverDave]

It will run great, it’s a good hull since I own the other 27

You own the burgundy and white one? With the blown small blocks?

 

[hallett21]

You own the burgundy and white one? With the blown small blocks?

Justin’s old one?

 

[Runs2rch]

You own the burgundy and white one? With the blown small blocks?

That is the only other one.

 

[Schiada27]

That is the only other one.

Yes I own the other 27, had a 27 Hallett, and wanted a project to work on since I have a lot of restoration knowledge, I got it after I got a 21rt from the original owner in Parker also, had been using her in CA and now in NM, she’s a beautiful boat that Justin took care of, I almost bought the other 27 hull in needles yrs. Ago… that was a wonderful project boat and would have loved to do it but time was better spent with my family, the build on the other one is fantastic and hopefully meet up with him sometime.

 

[Schiada27]

You own the burgundy and white one? With the blown small blocks?

Yes

 

[Schiada27]

Justin’s old one?

Yes

 

[Schiada27]

Is the owner a lefty??

Never have seen offshore controls on the left side.

The lefty owns the other 27….lol

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Crazy how this project was 3 years of RDP life and then never heard from again.......