1968 PBR MKII Hull 31RP6884

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1968 PBR MKII Hull 31RP6884 with triaxle Magictilt trailer and new tires. This PBR is truly a time capsule.This boat and the sister ship 31RP7334 is here for reference only and is NOT INCLUDED in this auction. 31RP7334 is currently being restored (the OD green painted PBR seen in photographs, These two PBRs were two of only ten in SBU 11 (Small Boat Unit) and served together in Panama. 31RP6884 is a **highly complete, numbers-matching example** with original powertrain, original jet drives, original armor, original electronics, plus the trailer. Attached is a recent marine surveyor appraisal. Comments/notes: This is the Jacuzzi jet drive pump assembly — the grey cylindrical unit you see in the engine compartment access hatch. Key observations: The housing looks intact with no visible major corrosion or cracking The intake strainer area appears present (critical — these get clogged with debris in river service) The red wiring/hoses for the reverse bucket/cutoff mechanism are visible and appear connected The nozzle housing at the rear looks structurally sound Detroit Diesel 6V53 Engines - port engine HOBBS indicates 356,22 hrs and starboard 359.01 hrs This is the original 220 hp 6V53 — a 6-cylinder, 5.3L V-configuration two-stroke diesel. What stands out: Green paint is faded and surface-rusted but the engine block itself doesn't show major oil leaks or external deterioration The fuel injection pump (top center, rectangular housing with mesh screen) appears intact The glow plug controller (cylindrical unit on top) is present The oil filter (blue canister) and various hoses/lines are still attached The exhaust manifold and turbo piping look complete The heat exchanger/radiator connections appear to have valves (the red-handled valve on the right) Sound insulation (the foil-faced material on the overhead) is intact. Detroit Diesel 6V53N engines (2) | The "N" variant is the marine version with reduction gear — correct original spec for Mk II Jacuzzi 14YJ water jet pumps (2) | These are the specific PBR-spec jet drives — not generic Jacuzzi units. Jet Pump Bucket Controls (2) | The reverse/steering bucket actuators — critical for maneuverability in rivers Armor Plates + Mark 26 Armored Plate and flak plates around the helm Mark 26 Cradle and Pintle | This is the aft single .50 cal mount — original hardware Morse Engine Controls and Gauge Sets | Original throttle/shift cables and instrument panels Antenna Bases The condition of the property is not warranted. Pictures are not warranted. Bidders have the opportunity to conduct physical inspection prior to bidding. In waiving their inspection rights, bidders bear the risk for any gross omissions regarding the functionality of items, failure to cite major missing parts, and/or restrictions with regards to usage that would have been revealed by physical inspection. SOLD AS IS. All sales are final and no warranty is implied or applied.