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ť Topic: PT 305 FRAMES COMPLETE
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WE HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE FRAMES AND ARE GOING TO LIFT THE BOAT 4 FT THE SECOND WEEK IN A APRIL SO WE CAN START PLANKING BOTTOM.
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FRONT FUELTANK COMPARTMENT
[IMAGE]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/photo4-1.jpg[/IMAGE]
LIFE RAFT DATED 1942

Posted By: RANDY SMITH | Posted on: Mar 16, 2013 - 7:51pm
Total Posts: 182 | Joined: Jul 16, 2012 - 7:16pm

We will begin the planking after the fire suppression is installed.

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National WWII Museum
PT-305 Restoration
Phone: 504-528-1944 Extension 375
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/see-hear/collections/artifacts/pt-305.html
Fb: PT-305 "USS Sudden Jerk"

Posted By: Higgins Fan | Posted on: Mar 16, 2013 - 7:56pm
Total Posts: 128 | Joined: Aug 17, 2012 - 7:48pm

Damn, she is beautiful! Great going, guys...

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Mar 16, 2013 - 9:47pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Yes well done to all...

David

D.buck

Posted By: David Buck | Posted on: Mar 16, 2013 - 10:15pm
Total Posts: 332 | Joined: May 4, 2008 - 2:59am

Beautiful job by all of the volenteers. She will be a class act when completed...........

Posted By: Frank Andruss | Posted on: Mar 16, 2013 - 10:19pm
Total Posts: 3964 | Joined: Feb 9, 2007 - 11:41am

Randy,

You guys have been meticuloous in your ohoto coverage of this restoration. Has any thought been given to:

a. On completion of the restoration, offer for sale a CD showing all the work?

b. At any point in time, write an article for WoodenBoat magazine on the process? WB is THE magazine for traditional wood boat building and I suspect they might be interested. WB is about an hour from me and I know the CEO, so, if you like, I can broach the subject with him.

Al

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 17, 2013 - 8:42am
Total Posts: 993 | Joined: Oct 30, 2006 - 8:19pm

Wow. The bare bones shots really shows the work and dedication the restoration team is putting into the boat. And I love seeing the construction details usually hidden. Thank you for sharing them with us Randy.

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Mar 17, 2013 - 9:39am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Randy;
You guys are doing an absolutely OUTSTANDING job! Still planning on coming down to visit with you Bob and the old girl somtime during the summer, as I said I will let you guys know ahead of time.
Take care,
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Mar 17, 2013 - 12:22pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am

Give us a hollar as to your plans!

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National WWII Museum
PT-305 Restoration
Phone: 504-528-1944 Extension 375
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/see-hear/collections/artifacts/pt-305.html
Fb: PT-305 "USS Sudden Jerk"

Posted By: Higgins Fan | Posted on: Mar 17, 2013 - 2:02pm
Total Posts: 128 | Joined: Aug 17, 2012 - 7:48pm

Lookin' good, Randy. . .

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Mar 17, 2013 - 3:09pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm