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  1. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    Hey, I was thinking the same thing.....Its hard to do anything with the current layout....Unless your in the launch/marina biz which I ain't... I'm sure whatever happens it'll be fun...
  2. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    Haha..... I forgot about Kelly's Heroes...That was an M4 or M5 High speed tractor towing that big Fruehaf tank trailer trailer w/dolly converter. Thanks for the comments and advice about part sources. The PBR thing is just something I've been tossing around. I've been slowly gathering...
  3. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    Hi, Boat trailers don't appear out of thin air. Ala kazam!!! Poof! A boat trailer just when I need it! :-P This recovery did not take place at a boatyard or marina nor could I even afford to purchase one. You make do with what you have. Answering a question with a question: Let's say I...
  4. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    Hi, Oops forgot weights....... -Trailer - 6,000lbs. -Boat - 10,500lbs. -Steel Cradle - I'm guessing only about 1,250lbs. -Total towed weight approx. 17,750lbs. -Stuff in the bed - about 3,000lbs. Just as Lex stated, It handled it very well with no surprises. The trailer has 12.25" x 4"...
  5. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    What do you guys think? GoHot got it right....lots of work... This is probably the closest thing I'll get to having a PBR or a PT boat. I along with my friends were discussing the idea of turning this into a Vietnam PBR clone due to the similar size and hull shape. Yes there are significant...
  6. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    More Pics Hi, Thanks for the kind words. I'm sure it will be lots of fun. Thank you DatsunMan....Your advice and real-life experience is well received. I'm sure I'll have many engine questions for you in the future. I need to get a nice big tarp to cover it as well as some descicant...
  7. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    More Pics Here's some more pics!
  8. No.2Diesel

    U.S. Navy Personnel Boat Recov! (Pics)

    Hi, Another great recovery! I want to thank Lex_Ordo, MACSOG, and my brother for helping me get this done. Without their efforts this would not have been accomplished. A big Thank you. :beer: This would've been a little easier if we had the wrecker operational but it still would've...
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