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Topic: REPLICA 80 foot ELCO UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
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Jeff D
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 Posted on: Dec 10, 2023 - 8:20am
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Pauly sent an update. If anyone has any ideas about other ways he can try to help with upcoming major costs like the hull plating and welding crew needed, he'd appreciate it.
After spending thousands of dollars setting up website and Go Fund Me program..... NOT ONE THIN DIME ! Disappointing to say the least.
Never the less,
Work continues.
Current build stage.
Bulkhead #35, Frames 36 and 37, Transom.
Components.
2 x 750mm x 750mm rudders, rudderstocks and seals (316 SS)
24v hi pressure power steering unit and wiring looms
Hi pressure hydraulic rams, hoses and fittings
Cadmium plated steel channel ram locators
Perimeter hull bracing for hydraulic system
Rudder tillers and cross links (316)
Exhaust-mufflers, outlet manifolds, (316), gaskets and isolators pads
Hull side scantlings and deck stiffeners
Main topside longtitudinal beams
(225mm x 100mm angle)
4 x engine girder extensions (16mm 5083)
4 additional longtitudinal members
$50 - $80k
ONE of the hydraulic ram locators:
A high speed turn at 40+ knots on an 80 foot patrol boat requires literally tons of hydraulic rudder pressure.
The 4 rams:
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Feb 6, 2024 - 1:57pm
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Pauly sent an update, the first is an aft frame:
Plus another interesting idea he has for funding:
Hi Jeff. Thank you for your assist so far.
One possible funding option for the Project is a streaming deal, starring the PT boat.
I have written a series of killer WW2 scripts (NOT referring to PT109).
Everyone who has read them says WOW.
Not your usual lame Disney/Hollywood sugar coated CGI stories.
No romantic subplots here.
Just brutal, graphic real events, as it happened.
These original scripts may interest streaming companies, or private investors seeking to enter the lucrative streaming market.
PT boats played a vital role in the WW2 victory in the Western Pacific.
If it wasn't for the bravery and sacrifices of the US military, I would be speaking Japanese.
Onwards.
Cheers,
Pauly.
Good luck Pauly, I wish you good fortune!
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