Dateline Bikini

[Dmess30]

Afternoon all,

Wondered if anyone can help....I have inherited/received what I have been told is a Dateline Bikini 15ft (pick it up tomorrow so pictures to come).

What I am after is any info that people maybe able to shed on either the boat "dateline" or the model "bikini"....any where I might get some original documentation.

The boat is in reasonable condition and I am looking to make this my next project after build our house (another story). I want to bring it back to originality with a few modern tweaks but I am really struggling to find any info at all online. I have come across some threads else where but not that indepth.

Anyway any pointers will be gratefully received.

Thanks in Advance

Phil

[NorwegianBoater]

What would you like to know? Had one for years.

See attached Dateline brochure for both the Bikini and Bounty, courtesy of Bogi way back.

Here is a wee clip of my old one. Did about 55 knots in the end with 90 hp and a massive Raker i believe it was. Great boat!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMKPwuz7_Kc

[Dmess30]

Thanks NorwegianBoater.

What I am after is knowing the original boat....colours, internal instruments, best practice etc.

I have a boat that has been played around with too much and I want to get some sort of perspective back to the original boat.

It is a little project of mine for the winter coming ready for next season....I might be putting too much thought in to but it will keep me out of trouble for a few months!

So any info is will be received with open arms.

Cheers

[NorwegianBoater]

Cool!

Back in the day from the factory they did a match between engine choice and colour on the boat as you can see from the brochure. Post some pictures when you have the chance, easier to give pointers

[Dmess30]

Will get some pictures out over the weekend.

Thanks for the replies.

[Jim O Sull]

I have had Date line Pago ,Bikini , and my bounty for last 23 years great boat any questions ask, I got front thank from new and ladder ski pole blue and Black 200 Yamaha Pro V

[Jim O Sull]

I have had Date line Pago ,Bikini , and my bounty for last 23 years great boat any questions ask, I got front thank from new and ladder ski pole blue and Black 200 Yamaha Pro V

[Jim O Sull]

[QUOTE=Jim O Sull;268342]I have had Date line Pago ,Bikini , and my bounty for last 23 years great boat any questions ask, I got front thank from new and ladder ski pole blue and Black 200 Yamaha http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachm...1&d=1532300859