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50 tons, 80 feet, 50 knots, 1940's

PT boats were da chit! I love those old things. Wanted one ever since I was a kid and saw them in old war movies. How can you go wrong with triple Allison aircraft or Packard v12 engines? Hehe. Now that fuel bill would melt your credit card for sure.

Fast Forward to about 3:45 mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llyJ3p3QOss&list=PL7D8B77B7EB1AB16D

Packard v12 running:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq3x_noQ-bk

Awesome start!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcNBr8Vi3uY

Running Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwO8oHbYqng
 
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Jimway said:
A little later, we had some that were metal construction, running four Packards, 95 feet, 90 tons and 55 knots.
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It wasn't too long ago back in the 70's {OK for me that wansn't too long ago} you could purchase some of the leftover plywood models from Army Surplus.

Always dreamed of buying one but they ran out of inventory by the time I had any money :(

Always loved them ever since one of my favorite John Wayne movies "In Harms Way".
 
I remember the one that was in Ottens Harbor, Wildwood, NJ. It was still there making sightseeing runs in the late 60's. You could hear that thing coming from a mile away. Don't know what engines were in it.
 
Kurtster said:
It wasn't too long ago back in the 70's {OK for me that wansn't too long ago} you could purchase some of the leftover plywood models from Army Surplus.

Always dreamed of buying one but they ran out of inventory by the time I had any money :(

Always loved them ever since one of my favorite John Wayne movies "In Harms Way".
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Always wanted one myself, but knew it was a might impractical. Would settle for ride on one if I ever got the chance.

"In Harms Way" is one of my favorite PT boat movies also. Watch it when ever it comes on.
 
These were amazing boats. It just so happens that I just saw In harm's way for the first time about a week ago. Cant believe I never saw it sooner. Great movie.
 
was recently down in NOLA for some fun and ran past the WWII museum, they are rebuilding one in a wing related to the museum, looks awesome! not sure what the final plans are, but have always loved those boat
 
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