On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 5:18 PM, Phil Pugliese (via tml list) <xxxxxx@simplelists.com> wrote:

p.s. I also wonder if the US managed to improve on the design as far as such 'mishaps' are concerned. Does anyone know if the UK or Axis MTB's had similar problems?

I *think* that basis of the engine problems with the PT boats was that the engines were re-purposed aircraft engines, rather than purpose-built marine engines.

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