| Author |
Topic: PT Boat Windshield Circles |
|
chruth
New Member
|
  
Posted on: Jan 8, 2020 - 5:41pm
|
. Occasionally I see circles on windshields, estimated to be 12” to 16” in diameter and appear to protrude from the surface about an inch. Do you know what their purpose was? They do not appear to be windshield wipers. I have seen these devices on both PTs and crash boats. Please see photos near the top of the gallery. The upload images is giving me trouble tonight.
Regards,
Carlos Ruth
|
Total Posts: 2 | Joined:
Jan 8, 2020 - 3:42pm | IP
Logged
|
|
Stuart Hurley
MASTER
|
Posted on: Jan 8, 2020 - 9:55pm
|
Carlos ,
They are clear view screens. The discs are spun by a motor and disperse water.
Best Regards,
Stu.
|
Total Posts: 255 | Joined:
Mar 19, 2013 - 3:32am | IP
Logged
|
|
Jeff D
Moderator
|
 Posted on: Jan 10, 2020 - 4:20am
|
Thanks Stu, I thought that they had something to do with rain but didn't know how they operated with no visible wiper on the outside.
|
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined:
Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am | IP
Logged
|
|
Jeff D
Moderator
|
Posted on: Jan 10, 2020 - 7:48pm
|
A view of it from the inside of PT 28:
PT 12:
|
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined:
Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am | IP
Logged
|
|
Stuart Hurley
MASTER
|
Posted on: Jan 15, 2020 - 1:01pm
|
Jeff, an interesting shot, riveted skin on the 70 foot boats. Still hoping for a kit of a 77' boat, they were a great looking design.
Best Regards,
Stu.
|
Total Posts: 255 | Joined:
Mar 19, 2013 - 3:32am | IP
Logged
|
|
Will Day
TOP BOSS
|
Posted on: Jan 15, 2020 - 5:24pm
|
Stu:
We can only keep our fingers crossed for a 77'er... It's not like we haven't asked. lol
Will |
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined:
Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm | IP
Logged
|
|
Jeff D
Moderator
|
Posted on: Jan 15, 2020 - 5:32pm
|
Yes it was Stu, based on a English design by Hubert Scott-Paine. Some of the world's most beautiful land, sea, and air vehicles have come out of your country. I think Italeri would do well with a 77' Elco offering and make a lot of people very happy.
|
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined:
Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am | IP
Logged
|
|
Stearman
Advanced Member
|
Posted on: Jan 16, 2020 - 8:12pm
|
I would love a 77 footer also. Still holding my breath for the Italeri 78 foot Higgens. Needless to say, my face is way beyond blue at this point!
|
Total Posts: 150 | Joined:
Nov 1, 2017 - 9:38pm | IP
Logged
|
|
Jeff D
Moderator
|
Posted on: Jan 17, 2020 - 7:29am
|
|
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined:
Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am | IP
Logged
|
|
billpr
Advanced Member
|
Posted on: Jan 27, 2020 - 5:03pm
|
Noticed only the Elco and Scott Payne boats had the Clear View. This was only on the 70 and 77 footers. Is this right? And yes a model of the 77 footers would be awesome.
Bill P Reese |
Total Posts: 83 | Joined:
Mar 19, 2017 - 4:34pm | IP
Logged
|
|
