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News and pics of PT658
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Hello shipmates, sad news from Oregon, home of PT658. We are in the middle of major restoration and now we have been told we must vacate the premises of the Navy Reserve Base by June 30th as well. Following a full summer of trips and tours, in early October 2012, we initiated a complete review of the boat with the Marine Surveyor regarding Coast Guard regulations that govern the boat’s operation. Initially, a repair list was generated that included: 1) move the battery chargers to the tank room; 2) replace the fuel lines installed in 2004 as they had begun to crack, and replace fuel filters with aluminum bowls.
After the boat was taken out of the water, we closely examined the original planking and discovered some deterioration. The boat will need 200 lineal feet of outside planking mostly above the water line. Most of the bottom planking does not need to be replaced. However, we did find major problems inside the back end of the boat: 18 bottom frames and most of the starboard shaft log, longitudinal trusses and the lower portion of the water tight bulkheads will need to be replaced. This work is very technical and requires special expertise, so we have hired Port Townsend Shipwrights Cooperative to complete and supervise the work. The Shipwrights will also lead our volunteers in replacing the outside planking.
We Need Your Help! The project budget is $221,169, of which $134,400 will be contributed in in-kind volunteer labor.
Of course we are always greatly appreciative of donations. Please send contributions to: Save the PT Boat, Inc., PO Box 13422, Portland, OR 97213.
Jim, our advisor from Port Townsend Shipwrights Cooperative and volunteer supervisor Ron Taylor pose in aft tank room
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Tom Cates and Ron remove old stringer
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Ron stands on new yellow colored Starboard Shaft Log 24 feet long by 18 inches wide by 4 inches thick (Larch wood)
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Jim stands at end of new shaft log just after it was installed
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Aft crews quarters showing new frames topped with 6 new longitudinal stringers
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4189.jpg[/image]
Aft Engineroom bulkhead vertical frames and horizontal keyed scarph joint on stringer
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4191.jpg[/image]
Lazarette showing new frames and rudder with new stringers
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4194.jpg[/image]
Aft tank room with new frames and new stringers
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4196.jpg[/image]
Fwd crew head shows extensive rotted plank removal
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4198.jpg[/image]
Looking down from inside fwd crew quarters near crew transom berth out onto barge deck below shows removed wood
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4200.jpg[/image]
Looking into fwd crew quarters locker stbd side locker just outside of transom berth
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4201.jpg[/image]
Bow view shows some new planks installed
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4187.jpg[/image]
Tom Cates removing rotted chine on port side
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4186.jpg[/image]
Tom Cates and Mark Wolf at work removing rotted aluminum gusset plates near port chine
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4185.jpg[/image]
Here you can see the oxidized aluminum gusset plate being removed
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Tom and Jim Mitchell removing rotted wood
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4183.jpg[/image]
Looking aft at port chine
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Tom by port chine show extent of removed wood
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4181.jpg[/image]
Stbd side chine under XO bunk and hanging locker in wardroom
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4180.jpg[/image]
Stbd side view shows inner diagonal planks and new outer planks
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4179.jpg[/image]
Ron Taylor and Tracy Hankins removing rotted outer planks from stbd chine
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View of stbd chine rotted wood removal
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Ron Taylor removing more rot!
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4176.jpg[/image]
Bow view shows new planks.
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4175.jpg[/image]
Tom and Bubba with stbd rudder carrier plate in lazarette
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/PT658/IMG_4174.jpg[/image]
Hopefully this illustrates all the hard work we have been doing, It also shows how much a dedicated team of volunteers can accomplish when we are organized and motivated. Please give until it hurts! Thanks Jerry
Jerry Gilmartin
Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Mar 22, 2013 - 12:35pm
Total Posts: 1473 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm
Good luck Jerry. Boy, a lot of that looks familiar. We are getting ready to put in the shaft logs soon as well. Looks like you guys are doing a fine job.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Mar 22, 2013 - 1:05pm
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
Thanks Bob! I appreciate your comments and point of view! Us modern day PT Boaters need to stick together! Jerry
Jerry Gilmartin
Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Mar 22, 2013 - 7:36pm
Total Posts: 1473 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm
Wow Jerry! That's a lot of work! Thanks for sharing your work. How long will it take to complete the repairs?
Dave
David Waples
Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Mar 22, 2013 - 9:01pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm
Thanks David! We are guessing mid July, Unless we find more rotten wood to replace or run out of money! Jerry
Jerry Gilmartin
Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Mar 23, 2013 - 12:02am
Total Posts: 1473 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm
Bad news Jerry... I wish your team the best of luck and hope the rest of the old girl is sound.
Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Mar 23, 2013 - 1:02am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am
I don't know if it will be of any help but I put a plea for support on the front page of my web site. I hope you get millions and millions! [:-cheers-:]
Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Mar 23, 2013 - 6:36am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am
Jerry, it just goes to show those who do not know the massive amount of work that is needed for upkeep of a wooden boat.. On one hand it is a shame that you must vacate your home for the boat, and on the other, you are blessed with a wonderful crew of volunteers. I thank you so much for posting these photo's, and I will be very happy to pas the word on to all people that I know.
In fact, if there is a way for you to post on this message board the way people can donate via PAYPAL, it would be a good idea. Another idea would be to save the original wood you are taking off the boat, and make it into small attractive gifts for those who donate to your cause. After I write this I will be heading over to your site to make a donation via Paypal. I am sorry it won't be much, but every little bit helps.
Posted By: Frank Andruss | Posted on: Mar 23, 2013 - 7:19am
Total Posts: 3964 | Joined: Feb 9, 2007 - 11:41am
I'm going to go buy some lottery tickets.
Dave
David Waples
Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Mar 23, 2013 - 7:44am
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm
Thanks you guys you are the best! Jerry
Jerry Gilmartin
Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Mar 23, 2013 - 10:50am
Total Posts: 1473 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm
GREAT JOB !!!!!!! Let me know if there is anything we can help with
Randy
Posted By: RANDY SMITH | Posted on: Mar 25, 2013 - 8:18am
Total Posts: 182 | Joined: Jul 16, 2012 - 7:16pm
I just noticed, nice addition to the top of the forum page Dick!
Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Mar 28, 2013 - 11:36am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am