8' WW II Higgins PTB needs a home.

[cyclops2]

I want to donate my rc model to a museum. It is 7.8' long X 2' X 2'. It is in original condition with a 120 watt dual channel sound system.
8 large GM car speakers.
2 RAM sound modules modified so that as the rpm increases, so does the volume.
SS drive lines.
5.5" x 5.5" by 5 blades, Naval Bronze props.
Brass rudders in SS shafts and bearings.
Full American crew and Austrailian Commandos on deck.
dual 50 cal. turrets
2 37 mm cannons
4 20 mm cannons
2 roll off torpedo racks
2 air launching torpedo tubes
Extra deck ammo boxes
41# thrust trolling motor inside the hull driving the shafts with timing belts.
No damage to the boats finish.

I can do a cell phone, sound system, running and send new photos of her now.

Thanks for any help.
Richard Petersen

[ropanach]

Are you donating it because you don't want to run it any more, or for a historical education prop, or like every one who builds boats you have run out of room.

[cyclops2]

I am 70. It is time.

[Brooks]

Beautiful model, I am sure a maritime museum would be glad to accept it. You might try these sites to find museums in your area:

http://www.councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/default.asp?contentID=15343&ha=0

http://www.maritimemuseums.net/

Fall River, Mass has PT boats in its Battleship Cove museum, I'd try there if you are close enough:
http://www.battleshipcove.com/

[RhumbLine]

How about the National WW II musem in New Orleans. They built Higgins Boats at the site during the war. They also have a Higgins Boat (LCVP) plan on their homepage. Just a paper fold up, but hey you never know, look where the "Springer" has gone these days :)

www.nationalww2museum.org/

Scott

[killick]

Cylops, Have you tried to contact "PT Boaters, Inc"? If anybody will appreciate your boat, it's these folks: they're PT Boat Vets!!

http://www.ptboats.org/

[green-boat]

How about a Veterans home.

[cyclops2]

Thank you everyone. You have all helped me with a unpleasant problem. I feel there are enough places to check out with a good outcome.


Thank you very much.

Rich

[HorribleHarry]

we could pretend I'm a museum! & I'll come get it!
Cap'n Horrible

[cyclops2]

Thanks for the laugh Harry.

[Kmot]

I think Harry was serious! :D

[ThrustTugKeith]

I'm serious, I'll come get it.

Scott

[Rustbucket]

OK the PT what state are you in, ?
If your IN Portland oregon let me know,
I might be able to help ?

DON The Portland Rustbucket

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

Perhaps you could inquire to

http://www.savetheptboatinc.com/

or

http://www.warboats.org/

[Rustbucket]

OK I have one more idea , If your near texas , Look up the Nimits naval musume, THEY have a higgins PT that has been restored, Any other time I could tell you witch one but right now I am not sure,

Fall rivers would be a good one on the east coast,
That could be your best bet or down in Texas , Everbody elest had given you other ideas as well . OK Good luck I know it will fine a good home somewhear, DON That Portland Rustbucket

[cyclops2]

I am pretty sure it is a Higgins.