Security Support Vessel for sale

chuckb · 03-31-2012, 07:45 PM

Here's a classic for sale that the security sensitive megayacht could add to keep the bad guys at bay! Plus it would be a blast to run around in....

The Genuine PT Boat - Hammacher Schlemmer

Capt J · 03-31-2012, 08:52 PM

I'd buy it right now, but the .50 calibers are disabled......gotta have those on my next yacht.....hehehehe Tthat PT boat sounds like the one out of Key West.

Norseman · 04-01-2012, 12:18 AM

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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.

Would that be the Dauntless ?

chuckb · 04-01-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Norseman

Would that be the Dauntless ?

Found this regarding dauntless...Sparkman & Stephens, Yacht Design, Naval Architecture and Yacht Brokerage: Design 621 - Commuter Yacht Dauntless

Apparently she had PT boat engines and was PT boat inspired, but not an actual conversion...

Here's a video tour of her from 2004 (I think), pretty sad... 1946 66' Dauntless Yacht - YouTube

Norseman · 04-01-2012, 08:30 AM

Yeah, pretty sad.
Dauntless was docked next to us in St. Croix in the 80s at Salt River Marina.
Spent some time on the boat and went for a few rides..

Not sure what the current status is, the video is from 2004, wonder if she is till alive or has turned into beer cans or a reef. ?