Comments on: Gallery of Restoration

By: Douglas S Babb

Douglas S Babb — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:35:13 +0000

Good day to you, I served in Panama SBU 26 when we recieved the new shell for the 721 and I was tasked as a 2nd class Boatswains mate to lead the assembly of the 721 shell in early 1988 and spent the following 8 months piecing her together. During her first seatrial we had got her up 32 knots and litteraly almost flipped her doing a crash back manuver, it was quite wild and this was before we installed the ballistics armor and full weapons compliments. When we had put back together we only had a soft top, not sure when the hardtop would have beeen installed. The last time I her was January of 89 when I transfered out.
I know I am late to this site and sorry to hear about Dennis but had only just found the site and saw it was refering to the 721 (AKA PBR-1 SBU-26).

By: PBR721 Admin

PBR721 Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:55:02 +0000

In reply to Mark Taeschner.

Mark, my name is Frank Ambruso, Dennis’s younger brother.

You may have heard Dennis passed away.

I’m in the process of helping reach out to everyone who may be interested in his legacy, or his vast pbr related info, books, parts, boat/trailer, etc.

My other brother Daniel is busy working etc so feel free to contact me and or spread the word around im trying to coordinate with his contacts much information.

Thank you for your patience.
Frank Ambruso
phoboga@att.net
Star, Idaho.

By: PBR721 Admin

PBR721 Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:54:38 +0000

In reply to David Posten.

David, my name is Frank Ambruso, Dennis’s younger brother.

You may have heard Dennis passed away.

I’m in the process of helping reach out to everyone who may be interested in his legacy, or his vast pbr related info, books, parts, boat/trailer, etc.

My other brother Daniel is busy working etc so feel free to contact me and or spread the word around im trying to coordinate with his contacts much information.

Thank you for your patience.
Frank Ambruso
phoboga@att.net
Star, Idaho.

By: PBR721 Admin

PBR721 Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:50:10 +0000

In reply to Ryan.

Ryan, my name is Frank Ambruso, Dennis’s younger brother.

You may have heard Dennis passed away.

I’m in the process of helping reach out to everyone who may be interested in his legacy, or his vast pbr related info, books, parts, boat/trailer, etc.

My other brother Daniel is busy working etc so feel free to contact me and or spread the word around im trying to coordinate with his contacts much information.

Thank you for your patience.
Frank Ambruso
phoboga@att.net
Star, Idaho.

By: PBR721 Admin

PBR721 Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:43:52 +0000

In reply to Thomas Armstrong.

Thomas, my name is Frank Ambruso, Dennis’s younger brother.

You may have heard Dennis passed away.

I’m in the process of helping reach out to everyone who may be interested in his legacy, or his vast pbr related info, books, parts, boat/trailer, etc.

My other brother Daniel is busy working etc so feel free to contact me and or spread the word around im trying to coordinate with his contacts much information.

Thank you for your patience.
Frank Ambruso
phoboga@att.net
Star, Idaho.

By: PBR721 Admin

PBR721 Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:41:37 +0000

In reply to John Jones.

Jim,my name is Frank Ambruso, Dennis’s younger brother.

You may have heard Dennis passed away.

I’m in the process of helping reach out to everyone who may be interested in his legacy, or his vast pbr related info, books, parts, boat/trailer, etc.

My other brother Daniel is busy working etc so feel free to contact me and or spread the word around im trying to coordinate with his contacts much information.

Thank you for your patience.
Frank Ambruso
phoboga@att.net
Star, Idaho.

By: John Jones

John Jones — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:45:30 +0000

I was in river division 513, Rach Soi an Ha Tien, 69 -70. I was assigned to PBR 691 . I really liked the boats and I got pretty good at operating them. What is the issue you had about the hard top? Our canopy was basically a soft top. My assigned position was forward gun mount. I guess since I was a gunners mate. Beautiful boat, good job and someday I will get a ride on one again. Jjjpbr513@hotmail.com.

By: Thomas Armstrong

Thomas Armstrong — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:56:08 +0000

Looks good Dennis.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:02:53 +0000

Wow!!! How cool is that??!! Now you need the Chief to ferry the boat, along with Kilgore’s choice surfer Lance, the young Mr. Clean & my personal favorite, the “handle-bar wearing” Jay “Chef” Hicks. Figuratively speaking, I’m guessing the sentimental value of your PBR is much higher than the monetary one, just sayin’!! Much envy to you, Semper Fidelis from a Marine and a Vietnam Historian.

By: David Posten

David Posten — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:16:11 +0000

Wonderful work!

I am in the market to do a PBR resto.
I’ve been searching high and low, with no luck finding a hull or more.
Anyone have a lead?
Greatly appreciated
00davepostman00@gmail.com