The Perfect Gift

[Dr. NO]

The Genuine PT Boat.

Description

This is PT-728, a 66 1/2 year-old restored Patrol Torpedo Boat from World War II. With a keel laid on August 10, 1945, she is one of 12 remaining PT boats in the world. She is "armed" (all weapons are deactivated) with a single .50- and two twin .50-caliber Browning machine gun stations, an aft 20mm Oerlikon cannon, four tubes that each housed a Mark VIII torpedo, and two depth charge launchers. Built in the Annapolis Yacht Yard using a 72' British Vosper design, her hard-chined, triple-ply mahogany hull is nearly flat at the stern, allowing her to "plane" on top of the water at speeds up to 42 knots, a necessity for quick getaways after a torpedo run. So compelling was a PT boat's performance that Nelson Rockefeller converted one into a high-speed yacht for commutes between Albany and New York City. Updated with modern electronics, radar, and two turbo-charged diesel engines providing 1,100 total horsepower, she is the only PT boat in existence licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard for carrying passengers. Special conditions and guarantee limitations apply. Please call 1-800-227-3528 for details. 72' L x 18' W x 7' 4" H. (45 tons)

Only $1,000,000 so order today!

[SkiDork]

nice!

[Dr. NO]

Should have included the link to hammacher
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/12127?promo=search

will not let me copy the picture

[shortski]

Should have included the link to hammacher
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/12127?promo=search

will not let me copy the picture

Was going to get it but then you posted the weight, too heavy to tow behind a Corvette.


Like this;

[MarieM]

I started to make a joke about this...because I was going to say something about my son being deployed. But then I went to Wikipedia to refresh my memory about him and the Typhoon, which is a Pc-5', and it brought back all,the memories of when he was deployed.


Ehhh...I'm glad I bought him a watch.

[Dr. NO]

I started to make a joke about this...because I was going to say something about my son being deployed. But then I went to Wikipedia to refresh my memory about him and the Typhoon, which is a Pc-5', and it brought back all,the memories of when he was deployed.


Ehhh...I'm glad I bought him a watch.

Well, memories may be troublesome, but I bet the BOYZ would love to try skiing behind that baby! 40 knots on the lake would be moving right along.

[shortski]

Ah yup, 40 Knots = 46.1 MPH