If I wanted to build a full scale PT Boat, where could I get a complete set of construction drawings?

Question

Although I can't really afford to have one constructed, it would be nice to have them in case my ship came in (please pardon the pun).

Answer 1

Google 'PT Boat Plans' and you will find many interesting sites including plans for models, full size boats and even a copy of "Know Your PT Boat" which was the PT Boat Crew Training Manual.

If you have a desire to drive the real thing, both Huckins and Higgens continued to build pleasure boats on the same hull design for a number of years.

You could probably find one of these and modify the deck house to suit your desired profile. As they were made of wood it's not difficult to find one in need of deck work.

Good Luck and chase that dream!

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

They were made out of Plywood in a hurry, it was one (if not "THE" 1st planing hull), they all rotted away eventually after the nation went into "Shut Down" mode after the war, you are going to have some trouble Locating 3 "Roll's Royce" merlin Aircraft engines to put in her, maint. was a "Nightmare" for well trained mechanics as well, by the end of ww 2 the engines had so many hours on them, they practically were just left there because, nobody wanted the Hassel of rebuilding that engine, and there's 3 of them !

Answer 6

Man, what you thinking about doing? Would you also like plans on the how to build a 50 cal. machine gun to arm it with ? What river you gonna be cruising in??