PT 305 - U.S.S. Sudden Jerk
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Thanks for these great photos. I was there in 2005 and they were still restoring it. So great to see it completed!
Jan 13, 2018 14:30:28 #
I remember way back, I don't remember the names anymore, when someone was invited to take a cruise on one of those boats, and as a goodwill gesture to the owner, he offered to fill up the gas tank. I believe that really emptied his bank account.
Jan 13, 2018 14:30:55 #
I remember way back, I don't remember the names anymore, when someone was invited to take a cruise on one of those boats, and as a goodwill gesture to the owner, he offered to fill up the gas tank. I believe that really emptied his bank account.
Jan 13, 2018 14:57:47 #
mrpentaxk5ii wrote:
I would pay $350 for a ride if I could be the bow gunner.
You can have the bow 50. I'll take that dual mount M2!
I've seen a picture of at least one with a 20mm Oerlikon mounted, and a couple with a single mount 40mm Bofors. I guess they mounted just about anything they could scrounge or otherwise obtain to add to the firepower. At the end of the war they were even ocean going rocket platforms.
Jan 13, 2018 17:16:52 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Shots of PT 305. This vessel was restored by the W... (show quote)
Nice views Don. Do you know if these folks ever built "duck boats"? They were fast, lightweight, built of plywood, and built by some company in New Orleans during WW II.
Jan 13, 2018 18:05:05 #
A flight in EAA's Aluminum Overcast (B-17) is $429 if you're a member and more if you're not and the ride is about 1/2 as long...going to do it within the next year or two. $300 to ride in/on a piece of history like that PT boat is probably a good deal. A P-51 ride on one site ranges from $1800 for a 30 min flight to $2800 for 50 min....out of my league, to be sure!!
Jan 13, 2018 18:22:52 #
mrpentaxk5ii wrote:
I would pay $350 for a ride if I could be the bow gunner.
You might be able to work out a deal with them mrpentax!! Worth a try. Thanks for viewing.
Don
Jan 13, 2018 18:24:08 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
I think it would be worth it if you got full access.
I would think you would be able to tour the entire vessel Jim, don't know for sure. Maybe included after the ride.
Don
Jan 13, 2018 18:26:05 #
repleo wrote:
Is this the same design as PT 109?
I think Joe answered your question a couple of posts below. I think there was about 3 or 4 designs ranging from about 77' to 80' in length.
Thanks for commenting and viewing.
Don
Jan 13, 2018 18:28:03 #
dmc wrote:
Nice images Don. That's not a bad price to pay for listening to the V-12 Packards for 45 minutes !!
Thanks for sharing...
Don
Thanks for sharing...
Don
I bet they do get your attention Don. Their rounded up 5 engines to be 3 that power the boat. That got them from a guy in Indiana (I think) that uses them to power his tractors in those tractor pulling contests.
Thanks for viewing.
Don
Jan 13, 2018 18:29:23 #
Joe Blow wrote:
PT-109 was an 80', made by ELCO in New Jersey.
I think you are correct Joe.
Don
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