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Re: PT Boat Engines

Posted by Tony on Thu Nov 01, 2001 01:17:06 PM

In reply top PT Boat Engines posted by Glenn Wegman on Thu Nov 01, 2001 12:57:29 PM

Hi Glenn,
I thought they all did.....

But I thought the rating was 1500 or 1550HP....
One centre mounted direct drive, 2 reverse mounted, so if need be, the boat could crash start, or pivot on a penny while engaging

Been a huge fan of Mosquito boats, since I first saw "They were expendable" (John Ford 1945) Incredible imagery, PT boats at full chat, hostile fire everywhere, closing in to get the fish on target. Really, some Navy should start building them again :0)

Try this link... http://www.ptboats.org/


: Which boats used Packard/RR V-1650 series engines?

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