The official 19-6 registry.

[BIKINICHASER]

1974 19'6"
name : Bikini Chaser
ASPE1107M74K
I believe that it was built in Alexandria, VA
tower was built by a friend and myself over a weekend project
I purchased her in Dec 08 and just about have her like I want her, as soon as my raised transom piece returns from being powder coated.
favorite features of these older boats : they can run skinny and handle a decent chop, may be bouncy but you'll stay dry, unless a strong head wind.  If you happen to nail a sandbar just get out, they weigh next to nothing.  thought that i always wanted a 222 but after fishing in a friends 45K dollar restored 222 it didn't impress me with its shallow water get up even with a jack plate and it seems to weigh much much more than mine.

If the best all around boat is what your looking for,  then find an Aquasport there much less expensive than a dorado, sheaffer, gausebuilt, and aeonmarire, and the time spent with your boat is highly rewarding.
 - Chase Best

[slvrlng]

Welcome! Boat looks great! Maybe some day mine will too. My understanding is the plant at that time was only in Hialeah Fl. Why do you think it was built someplace else? And of course you are now on "THE LIST"!

[BIKINICHASER]

i think your right about the location, Alexandria was where my last aquasport was built years later
my bad

[RickK]

1974 19'6"
name : Bikini Chaser
ASPE1107M74K
I believe that it was built in Alexandria, VA

Built in Hialeah, FL in '74.
Rebuilt - well, maybe that was Alexandria, VA.
Nice looking boat BTW. 8)

[Marcq]

Bikini Chaser, she looks very good, only saw the second picture before ( weird blue). Now we have a better view, nice paint job , nice tower, she looks clean, I really like your setup and wouldn't mind more pictures of the interior You actually giving me an idea
Marc..

[flkeysaqua]

Great looking boat guy just one question is that really a 250 or just a 200 with go fast stickers

[fishcole08]

Boat is a 1973.. Was restored in New Jersey. Just got her a couple days ago..

HIN: Unknown

[slvrlng]

Welcome! What is it with these 73s? It must have been a good year for so many to have survived this long. Looking at your hull with the matching rub rail it really brings out the lines  of that flare! How fast is she with that 115? Sweeeet running shots on the other thread!

[fishcole08]

Welcome! What is it with these 73s? It must have been a good year for so many to have survived this long. Looking at your hull with the matching rub rail it really brings out the lines  of that flare! How fast is she with that 115? Sweeeet running shots on the other thread!

Thanks.

Boat does 42 with 3 people and half a tank of fuel.. Just got her so haven't had a full fishing load yet.. That will be changing soon.  

[MarshMarlowe196]

Welcome! What is it with these 73s? It must have been a good year for so many to have survived this long. Looking at your hull with the matching rub rail it really brings out the lines  of that flare! How fast is she with that 115? Sweeeet running shots on the other thread!

Thanks.

Boat does 42 with 3 people and half a tank of fuel.. Just got her so haven't had a full fishing load yet.. That will be changing soon.  

42?  What size prop are you running?


Hey Lewis-  forgot to tell you while you were down- Pops is working on my livewells in sort of an exchange for me getting his bass boat ready to sell.  18' Hydra-Sports Bass Boat w/ a 150GT (like yours).  I'll let you know how it runs!

[fishcole08]

42?  What size prop are you running?

Stock 17"...

The Yamaha gauge said 42... It could be off by a few though..

[MarshMarlowe196]

42?  What size prop are you running?

Stock 17"...

The Yamaha gauge said 42... It could be off by a few though..

What's your gear ratio?


Just curious.  I had a 17" on my zuke when I first ran it, and I could barely clear 33mph w/o over-revving.  Running a 21" now and do 43mph.  Interesting numbers, that's all.

[jjkw60]

Hello all.
I picked this gem up a couple of month's ago. I'm totally enjoying it. 1973 classic style HN ASPE0658M73H cert says it's 19' but I measured it out to 19' 6" Humm.
Sorry I'm a noob here but better late than never, I figure i'll have this one for a long time. Just need to start restoring.
Man do i have alot of question's. Oh and I have a 1989 130 Yamahopper on it and do 35 to 36 mph loaded down, GPS reading.
I'm having some issue's with the pic upload sorry.
Thanks
Jay

[BIKINICHASER]

to answer your question in a round-about way:

the absolute fastest way to gain marine horse power is to...

well anyway, nobody asks questions when i fire her up at the ramp cuz she fogs out the entire area with smoke and souds way meaner than the modern "more lady-like" 4 strokes.  (your supposed to run 150 : 1 two stroke oil, right?) don't get me wrong a fourstroke may come later, but a decrease in hp will also come due to the added weight.  so we know mercs are a pain to crank but their made to suck fuel and run wide open, so untill it dies it has a good home with me.

currently don't have other interior pics, but what are ya looking to do?

(just kidding about the oil guys)  :afro:

[slvrlng]

Welcome jjkw60! Your hull was built in March of 73 just before flkeysaqua. I guess they really had a good run of building during this time. I wonder if the slighty cooler weather during that time had anything to do with it. You know the "winter" in Miami. Maybe they changed the hardener ratio to compensate for the cooler temps. I wonder if seabob4 would know if boat manufacturers do this kind of thing? More hardener= harder resin = Longer life of hull?