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David Waples
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 4:30am
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Thanks for the update! It would be nice to see this boat returned to its original condition.
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Carolanne
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 4:36am
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I think that is the plan, to make it all original. It was in pretty bad shape but now looks really good from the outside. Not sure if they have it completely rigged out, but I hear that is the plan. The new museum, although not opened yet, looks like they are sparing no expense. Attached to the museum on the local landing strip is an old fashion diner. Everything looks very authentic.
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Carolanne
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 4:40am
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ducati650
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 5:12am
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Carolanne
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 6:34am
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Thanks for posting the image. I have some problem with this, so will have to review the tutorial. Just searching the web at PT Boat to Port Clinton, there is also a short video of the PT Boat coming through some locks on the way here.
I see the grand opening is set for July 20th. They seem to be building this area up as a historical site. Some nice museums on the islands too.
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Dick
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 7:42am
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All "click" and "photo" links have been corrected.
I'm a little confused, is it being returned to its original configuration?
I was under the impression this was actually a 70' Vosper, modified to slightly resemble an 80' Elco . . . . . But we all know my memory!
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Gary Paulsen
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 7:51am
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According to navsource the museum is planning to restore the boat back to it's original Vosper configuration.
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Will Day
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Posted on: Jun 21, 2012 - 2:53pm
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They also have another Vosper, the 724 boat which "is currently being restored to its original configuration" (hopefully).
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Jerry Gilmartin |
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Posted on: Jun 22, 2012 - 11:56am
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Hello fellow shipmates!
I have been in touch with the Liberty Aviation Museum's Curator and we posted their link on the "Save the PT Boat" website as well. They sound like they have the best of intentions to restore both of these PT Boats to their original condition and to honor PT Boat veterans everywhere. They already have a great thing going there with the Re-enactment of D-Day every year on the lake shore. I am impressed with their whole operation. Here is a link to their museum website, and if you scroll down the page you can play a video of the PT-728 moving through the locks of the canal. http://www.libertyaviationmuseum.org/
Good luck you guys with your upcoming work on the boat!
Jerry Gilmartin
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