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Guardian 25 Transportable Port Security Boat (TPSB) Launch Day
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| Author | Topic: Guardian 25 Transportable Port Security Boat (TPSB) Launch Day |
| koyota |
posted 02-08-2012 08:05 PM ET (US)  
Finally completed the restoration of my second Guardian (TPSB 25') after 15 months of work. Launched today in 15 - 20 knot winds and rain. Not ideal, but I did not want to wait another day. Photos of the boat in the shop one hour before launch are posted on photobucket. http://s1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee444/koyota1/Guardian%2025%20TPSB/ |
| WT |
posted 02-08-2012 08:10 PM ET (US)
WOW! |
| Lionheart |
posted 02-08-2012 08:19 PM ET (US)
Just beautiful. What a machine. Congratulations. |
| jimh |
posted 02-08-2012 08:33 PM ET (US)
I am very impressed with the restoration and attention to detail. I love the electrical work. That is first-class work. You are to be congratulated. |
| DeeVee |
posted 02-08-2012 09:06 PM ET (US)
I agree with the previous posts. The boat looks fantastic! Doug |
| JZAB |
posted 02-08-2012 10:45 PM ET (US)
I read this website almost every day but seldom post. WOW I love what you did. Thanks (-: |
| alfred |
posted 02-09-2012 12:12 AM ET (US)
Wow is the word! Top job! |
| Basshole |
posted 02-09-2012 01:23 AM ET (US)
That Guardian is bad ass! Looks like a brand new boat, but better. Great job. |
| jmorgan40 |
posted 02-09-2012 05:34 AM ET (US)
Very Nice Job! Just amazing |
| unsinkable_2000 |
posted 02-09-2012 06:56 AM ET (US)
Just beautiful. Nice work and no clutter |
| egres |
posted 02-09-2012 07:23 AM ET (US)
Very nice paint job. Love all the new rigging and the attention to details. Nice job on the outboard railings. |
| litnin |
posted 02-09-2012 09:11 AM ET (US)
What a beauty. Congrats |
| boatdryver |
posted 02-09-2012 09:14 AM ET (US)
http://s1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee444/koyota1/Guardian%2025%20TPSB/ |
| irishcreamer |
posted 02-09-2012 11:51 AM ET (US)
*drooling* I want one! |
| ScooterCO |
posted 02-09-2012 12:16 PM ET (US)
I am thinking you could sell that one back to the Government... Great Job! A .50 bolted on the front would be impressive and no one would be messing you at the dock! LOL |
| irishcreamer |
posted 02-09-2012 10:39 PM ET (US)
Tell us more...what was your fuel economy? How fast does it go? |
| koyota |
posted 02-10-2012 08:46 AM ET (US)
The trial was done in 2-3' seas with 15 - 20 kt winds. Top speed in those conditions was 40kts using about 21 gph. My other Guardian with twin Mercs. has done 43kts. |
| tom976 |
posted 02-10-2012 12:00 PM ET (US)
Nice job, looks great. One question... The cage around the back of the motor is there to protect it right? Do you leave it in a slip at a marina?? (you have bottom paint on so I presume it will be) Is that cage a problem back there? (for me, I fish. So trolling and dropping lines straight down would be an interesting challenge) Again, boat looks like it rolled out of the showroom floor. Enjoy many years with her. |
| K Albus |
posted 02-10-2012 12:17 PM ET (US)
It looks great. What is "TSPB"? |
| Chuck Tribolet |
posted 02-10-2012 01:22 PM ET (US)
Transportable Port Security Boat. And to save everybody doing copy and paste to get to the pix:
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| Jeff |
posted 02-10-2012 01:40 PM ET (US)
It should be TPSB Transportable Port Security Boat. Here is a complete PDF of the Coast Guard's Boston Whaler 25' TPSB Owners Manual I have. Download File Or Google Document viewer |
| 6992WHALER |
posted 02-10-2012 03:30 PM ET (US)
Jeff the handbook is almost as cool as koyota's boat. You have to love the section on the weapon systems on board. |
| andygere |
posted 02-10-2012 04:59 PM ET (US)
Minty, well done. |
| koyota |
posted 02-10-2012 07:21 PM ET (US)
I still have the 50 cal. gun mount in my garage. There was a lot of aluminum in the decks and across the beam to support the guns. |
| David Pendleton |
posted 02-10-2012 07:43 PM ET (US)
There is a demilled M2 .50 caliber machine gun for sale just a couple of miles from me. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=273066839 I was looking at it last weekend. They are quite rare. |
| koyota |
posted 02-10-2012 09:07 PM ET (US)
Response to Tom976's question: The bars across the back serves two purposes. The first is as a crash bar to protect the motor and the stern of the boat. The other purpose is for towing another boat. The tow line goes from the modified samson's post at the aft of the boat, over the rail, and then to the vessel being towed. I'll be using the boat frequently for my volunteer work with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. |
| jimh |
posted 02-11-2012 01:08 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the clarification on the acronym. I though it was an old disco song or group (TSOP by MFSB). |
| jimp |
posted 02-11-2012 09:19 PM ET (US)
Top notch! |
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