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Topic: PT 8 NOW FOR SALE |
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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 Posted on: Jan 18, 2009 - 5:32am
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Does anyone know if the boat was ever sold...............
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TIMSLIBBY
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Posted on: Jan 18, 2009 - 10:20am
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728 ALSO REQIURED TO HAVE HER BULKHEADS RELOCATED TO COMPLY WITH DAMAGE STABILITY.
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twhyte
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Posted on: Jan 19, 2009 - 9:04am
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Jerry,
You are 100% correct with your assessment of PT728's outward appearance with the handrails. It most certainly takes away from the boat and also conceals the forward and aft torpedo tubes and much of the deck equipment. Our Vosper as we all know and are constantly reminded of, is not an authentic restoration. With its deck railings and Detroit diesel engines, It is what it is.
But................we would not be able to do what we do with this boat without the rails. And Coast Guard regulations or not, as the Captain of this boat, I would not take people out without the railings. We take people of all ages, shapes and sizes including people with disabilities and offer them this experience, and those railings keep them safe. Myself and my crew members have even carried people with wheelchairs on to the boat.
If you see the photos on the website that I am starting to rebuild, you can see how the crowds are all over the decks. When I bring everyone to "General Quarters" and bring them on a torpedo run, without those railings we would have to follow our wake back and pick people out of that water LOL.
http://www.pt728.com/Charterpage.html
I look at 728 as a "workhorse" that brings attention to all of the genuine restorations out there such as your 658, the two boats at Battleship Cove and to PT boats in general. As time goes by less and less people are aware of (or could care less about) what these boats and their crew members did for our country. I think our Vosper does a good job at that and hopefully with the money we are bringing in can start the funding for Tim to do a genuine restoration on 48, 615 or 459; similar to the great job you have done to 658.
I would also like to add that we have a BLAST when we are out running 728. We have a great crew and a growing group of volunteers that really make this a great experience for anyone who comes out with us. I have also had many PT boat veterans on 728 and they love what we are doing. On occasion when conditions were favorable, I have also given many of them the wheel . To see the faces on their families makes it all worthwhile to me.
I would love to get out to the West Coast to meet you guys and to see 658 one of these days.
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twhyte
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Posted on: Jan 19, 2009 - 9:08am
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I also forgot to mention that when we are out doing public events we hand out the pamphlets for PT Boats inc (50 Tons of Fighting Fury). We do that with the hopes that people will visit this site, become members and keep the memories alive.
Tom
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Jerry Gilmartin |
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Posted on: Jan 19, 2009 - 9:50am
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Hey Tom,
Now that I see and understand just how much you guys are doing, it really makes me feel like you guys are really doing the right thing. Like you said, the 728 "is what it is" and for your crew to take it, repair it, and get the USCG certification and then open it up for the general public is something that our boat can only dream about. I also appreciate that you guys are doing a lot to publicize the history aspect of all PT Boats in general, and after al "a rising tide floats all boats". So thanks Tom and your whole crew for doing such a great job.
When you guys restore the PT 48 and 459 and the others, I was glad to hear how you guys wil strive to stick to historical authenticity whenever possible. I know this concept sometimes is a hard row to hoe, since there are so many modern day requirements that seem to over-rule restoring the historic fabric of the vessel. That special problem only becomes an issue if you are trying to restore the boat in order to use it as a tour boat to take passengers out for money. If you are not trying to do that, then you can forego a lot of those restrictions under the banner of "Historic Restoration" and the USCG can and will make specific Exceptions in those cases.
We have such an understanding with the USCG. While we strive to meet as many of their regulations for tour boats as possible, if the regulations require installing or modifying some item that is important to the historic authenticty of the boat, then we have the leeway to get out of being required to install it. This only applies if you cannot classify the boat as a "Tour Boat" . I like to compare it to the idea of not installing seat belts into a classic 1910 Model T Automobile, it would just look wrong! The same idea goes to PT Boats and modern day regulations.
Anyway good job again to you and your whole crew and keep up the good work! Jerry
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