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Recent pics PT305
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Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 9, 2010 - 5:33pm
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
Bob;
Thanks for the update photos, do you have any of the exterior? Have you guys started on the cabin yet?
take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jun 9, 2010 - 6:49pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am
Bob,
I'm probably coming in late in the game, but where is the PT located and how long have you been working on it? What a wonderful project it must be. Congrats and can't wait to see more as work progresses.
Lance
Posted By: Alamo Scout | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 5:01am
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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/downsized_0605001540a.jpg[/image]
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0605001540.jpg[/image]
planking being removed port side aft
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/downsized_0605001545a.jpg[/image]
Existing stern. Boat previously had 15' removed
The 305 is currently located across the street from the World War 2 museum in New Orleans. It is in an old machine shop. The museum is currently working on a restoration pavillion that we will move to in one year. The pavillion will have a glass wall facing the street so passerbys can see. It will also be air conditioned. The boat has been stripped of basically everythin except the wood. The rotten wood is being removed and some already replaced. We have also started to get ready to add the missing 15'. I just started volunteering a couple of months ago and have fallen in love with this project.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 7:54am
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/ptstringer-1.jpg[/image]
Piece of stinger in engineroom replaced
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0605001544a.jpg[/image]
New partial bulkhead replaced engineroom port
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0605001541a.jpg[/image]
Crews quarters are temporarily being spruced up for tours. paint coming soon
We meet every Saturday if anyone in the area is interested or visiting.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 8:04am
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Ted,
No cabin yet.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 8:10am
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Bob
Such a wonderful project that you guys are doing. A big thank you from me to all of you guys that volenteer your time. A project like this is easy to fall in love with, and the rewards are endless. Thanks so much for sending the photos. Keep them coming as I am sure we are all very much interested in this project. Bring back any memories Jerry?..................
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 8:47am
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Great work, guys. Is there an address to make donations to?
Will
Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 12:21pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm
Here is the link to the pt 305 part of the National World war 2 Museum website. There is a wish list as well as ways to donate.
[url]http://www.nationalww2museum.org/exhibitions/the-national-world-war-ii.html[/url]
Thanks
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 2:37pm
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0424001452.jpg[/image]
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0605001544.jpg[/image]
rotten stringers in engine room removed from here aft. New ones are being made.
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Stringer making station
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 3:00pm
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
Bob . . .
Great posting, keep us in the loop and informed. I'm happy to see your picked up the photo posting so quickly.
Dick . . .
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Jun 10, 2010 - 10:56pm
Total Posts: 1417 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0424001448.jpg[/image]
Engine room looking forward. Note the temp opening in the forward watertite bulkhead. This goes thru the old officers head forward. The rear watertite bulkhead was also opened up. Makes easier access fore and aft. I beleive this was done with the previous owners.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 11, 2010 - 6:03am
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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/ptcrewsquarters.jpg[/image]
crews quarters
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 11, 2010 - 2:00pm
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
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Our workshop
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Josh and Fred doing a dry run on a cold mold to make deck frame 38
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After gluing up same deck frame. We actually had several people helping to spead epoxy and set clamps. This is after they left. Josh and Fred are double checking everything.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 12, 2010 - 1:39pm
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Heres the deck. It was covered with metal and fiberglass, very difficult to remove. We are storing some of the new stringers here in preparation for the new 15'
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 16, 2010 - 8:42am
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
Here is our new website. It is basic right now, but more to come.
http://higginsboats.com/index.html
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 16, 2010 - 8:49am
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0619001054.jpg[/image]
Laying out parts to be replaced
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Packard central
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Engine room bulkheads going in port side
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/downsized_0619001337.jpg[/image]
Jerry Strahan, author of "Andrew Jackson Higgins And the Boats That Won World War 2". He is one of the regular volunteers
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 19, 2010 - 1:49pm
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AWESOME!
Will
Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Jun 19, 2010 - 2:13pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm
Bob,
Would you please pass on to Jerry Strahan that I'd like to get in contact with him. We cocrresponded years ago when his book first came out. I'm working on my Higgins PT book and would like to talk with him about primary documentation. My email is alross2@aol.com.
Thanks,
Al Ross
Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Jun 19, 2010 - 2:16pm
Total Posts: 993 | Joined: Oct 30, 2006 - 8:19pm
Al,
I just sent him an e-mail with your address.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 19, 2010 - 3:50pm
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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0619001258-1.jpg[/image]
starboard engineroom bulkheads ready to go in. Note partial bulkhead and diaginal floating crass braces have been replaced and painted
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0619001334.jpg[/image]
Bulkheads had to go in in two pcs. Made of plywood with lap joints. They are being glued and clamped
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/downsized_0619001337.jpg[/image]
Jerry standing in front after they finished clamping
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this is what it should look like when finished
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 19, 2010 - 4:22pm
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Bob,
Roger, that. Thanks.
Al
Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Jun 19, 2010 - 5:15pm
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Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 20, 2010 - 6:14am
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Bob
I am pretty sure I provided you folks with all of the Packard Manuals for your restoration build on the engines. I am in hopes that they have provided you with everything you have needed for any rebuilds. The photos look great. You guys have been doing a great job thus far. Keep us posted by all means.............
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 20, 2010 - 10:09am
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Frank,
I am not sure about the manuals. I am one of the wood guys. We have some very talented people on the engines. I will ask about the manuals next Saturday. Thanks for the help.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 20, 2010 - 10:40am
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
Thanks for posting the pics! And the link to the site. I was wondering if anyone had any pics of PT305 during its civilian life. Just thought it would be neat to see the vintage WWII pics, the converted fishing pics - how modified it was, and then the restoration pics. Thanks - Kent
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Posted By: whitakermk | Posted on: Jun 21, 2010 - 12:55pm
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This si the only pic I can find. This is while it was a tour boat in New York.
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/tour-boat.jpg[/image]
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 21, 2010 - 3:04pm
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Bob
Would you please contact T. Garth Connelly at www.ptboatworld.com, just follow the links for his contact information.
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 22, 2010 - 8:37am
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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/downsized_0619000905.jpg[/image]
Steel for cradle extension
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Extension being welded in place
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/0619001328.jpg[/image]
Harold working on extension
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 25, 2010 - 6:12am
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Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 30, 2010 - 12:47pm
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Found this picture of 305 as the oyster seeder
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/image008.jpg[/image]
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jun 30, 2010 - 12:48pm
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
BOB;
WHERE DID YOU GET ALL OF THOSE PROPS? YOU GUYS HAVE ENOUGH FOR TWO BOATS!
KEEP THE PHOTOS COMING!
TAKE CARE,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jul 1, 2010 - 9:08am
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am
Hi Ted,
I am pretty sure we provided some of those props to the 305 crew. Tom Czekanski came to Portland and returned to NO with several truckloads of PT boat parts. We have a pretty good working relationship with them via Jerry Strahan and Tom. We still have more equipment that we dont need that we will probably be giving to the guys in New Orleans as soon as we figure out transportation. We like to be able tp help them restore another Higgins PT boat! Jerry PT658. Portland
Jerry Gilmartin
Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Jul 2, 2010 - 8:19am
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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/015.jpg[/image]
Locating the center line on the cradle extension
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Ed surveying his work
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A new volunteer at work
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT%20305/010.jpg[/image]
Making a new deck rib jig
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jul 6, 2010 - 6:04pm
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Hard at work
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Look what showed up next to the boat this Saturday!!
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Water spout today on Lake Ponchartrain
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Jul 6, 2010 - 6:17pm
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The New Orleans Times Picayune has a piece on the 305 and you can see the stark contrast between now and the photos contained in this thread.
http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2013/12/world_war_ii_patrol_boat_resto.html
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Posted By: Higgins Fan | Posted on: Dec 19, 2013 - 9:02am
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