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[StartQuote] Ted: I would love to see this project take off, however you know as well as I that you are looking at a pretty expensive proposition. A project of this magnatude would take a boat-load of folks to pull it off and people with deep pockets that believe in what you are doing. Most of us on this message board have a deep passion for the boats and have gone the extra mile to help educate, preserve and restore History. I know in my heart that I would love to get involved, but I ask the question how can I help? I certainly could not do anything in the way of money, as I am tied to my Mosquito Fleet Exhibit and just do not have the extra funds to pump into a project like this. The other problem, which is what I ran into when I tried to help Jim Melanson and his restoration project. Many folks will not give to a project that they can't get to. By that I mean, how many people from say Massachusetts would be willing to part with money then hop a plane to see the project. I tried to make contacts here in Massachusetts, but most turned a deaf ear. People will give millions to an artsy fartsy Exhibit Hall, but when you approach them about a WWII PT BOAT PROJECT, they just give you that funny look. I certainly do not mean to sound like I have a defeatous attitude, but that is how it goes. The average WWII Veteran in his life-time has already given to these projects when they were younger and had business's looking for tax write-offs. At their age now, most will not give big dollars anymore to such large projects. It takes a person with extreme abilities to look for Grants, garner large funding from Corporations, and beat the pavement for dollars. Can it be done? By all means if you have a group of dedicated people who have nothing but time and energy to give, then the answer is YES. I will do whatever I can to assist in this project. All you need to do is ask. I am in hopes that it would get off the ground, but before you take on this monsterous task, think about the massive dollars you will need to raise just to get the project started, then the massive amount needed to finish her. Good luck and if you do have the time, please E-Mail me whatever photo's you have of the boat. mosquitofleet@comcast.net [EndQuote]
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