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1960, 17’5” Grady White Hatteras
My dad bought this boat in the spring of 1961. We all learned how to water-ski behind it and it gave us many years of pleasure on Lower Straits Lake here in Michigan. It has not been run in sixteen years. We are looking to sell it to a good home, to someone who will put the necessary work into restoring her. She is essentially a solid boat with all the original parts and pieces.
Yes, it needs work. Besides the usual sanding, painting, and varnish, there is a two by four foot section on the port side that probably needs to be replaced. The transom needs attention as well. The chrome pieces are all there and probably need to be re-chromed.
The 85 horse Mercury should be gone through as well as the trailer. This was one of the first boats Grady White built, introducing the company to the world in 1960. We believe this boat will go up in value.
Serious inquiries only. $1,200.00 or best offer.
John, 248-982-2448
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1960, 17’ Thompson Sea Lancer.
Recently completed by Burnpile Restorations. Power is a 1984, 60 H.P. Suzuki with a retro hood to look like an old Merc. We need to make room for next project. Best Offer.
Chuck Nagy,
5195 Marsh Arbor Trail, Kalamazoo, Mi 49004 [email protected]
For additional info. see website: burnpilerestorations
(MI) (186)
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1964, 23’ Cruisers Inc. Navigator model 2320.
My dad bought it in 1970 from the Ballentine family (brewers) who bought it new. It has been meticulously maintained since having spent her entire life on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. The seats have been reupholstered and the boat has a new bottom that was professionally replaced.
She is powered by the original 150 horse, six cylinder Mercruiser I/O that will comfortably push her at 22 miles an hour. She is a safe, an incredibly reliable and dry boat with the high freeboard Cruisers was known for. There is no bad wood and she does not leak. Too many options to list but the boat comes complete and turn key.
The boat has been stored in the same marina since new so there has never been a need to buy a trailer.
$15,000.00
Hal Sanderson
[email protected]
603-624-0806, (NH) (183)
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 1952 Thompson TVT 12’ row boat.
I am the second owner of this boat and it is in pristine condition. There are absolutely no tears or rips in the canvas. All wood is like new. This boat has never been reconditioned, it is perfect original condition. $3,700.00 to the right buyer.
Paul [email protected] (N.Y.) (182)
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1963 Thompson 18 foot Sea Coaster with trailer
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1958 Cruisers Inc. 18 footer.
Both need a total restoration. $350.00 for both.
Mark 815-637-2559 (IL) (181) |
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 Older mid to late 50s Thompson canoe, has been almost completely restored, needs minor touch ups.
Canoe is approx 17' long and about 33" wide at widest point.
Price negotiable. David,
[email protected]
(702) 851-8153 (AZ) (180)
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 1960 17ft Thompson Sea Lancer boat, good restoration project.
Comes with original “Tee Knee” trailer, new tires, nice vintage black and chrome 70 hp Mercury motor. Also has Cabela’s boat cover. Stored inside since purchased 5 years ago. $1,300.00 or best offer. Can email pictures if interested. Located in Southwestern Wisconsin.
Email at jackpro8@hotmail.com or call 608-637-6174, evenings. (WI) (179)
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Rare 17’ 1960 Thompson I/O on single axle trailer. Perfect for total restoration. $1,650.00 invested, asking $750.00 This boat is worthy of a good home. Joel (219) 874-5864(IN) (177) |
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1959 Thompson Sea Skiff. It does not get any better than this.
I bought the boat two years ago from the son of the original owner who passed away. He bought the boat new in Michigan in 1959. My intent was to move to Idaho and use it on one of the lakes there, but as John Lennon said “Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.” and I need to sell it.
The boat might have seen use in 1959 and 1960 though there is no indication it was actually in the water. The family moved in 1961 and the boat has been in storage since. It is a totally original 13’ Thompson Sea Skiff that has never been painted or revarnished. The gauges are original and nothing has been altered or taken off the boat since it was delivered to the owner in 1959.
The Sea Skiff is the smallest of the Thompson lapstrakes. I believe that of the two models produced, this is the more deluxe version. The engine is a 1959 Johnson 35 horse super sea horse electric start. When I take the cowling off people can’t believe how clean it is. The trailer is also the original. It is a tilt type. She comes with the original bimini top and side windows. The boat is in Southern California. Serious inquiries only. Gary, 949-296-5932 (CA) (175)
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 Thompson logos for the center of your wheel. They measure 1 15/16” across and will fit most steering wheels from the late 50’s to med 60’s. They are made of vinyl and an exact duplicate of the art work. $19.95. Send check or money order to The Thompson Dockside, 10061 Riverside Drive, PMB 143, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (CA) (115) |
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'55 Thompson 14 ft. Thomboy in need of major restoration. Comes with a 1995 Shoreland’r trailer. A.J. Rhude, Minneapolis, 612-823-3990, email: [email protected] (104) |
To advertisers of boats selling for up to $10,000.00:
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In addition to the Thompson Dockside newsletter and web site, all ads will appear in the next issue of Bone Yard Boats.
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For more information:
David Irving
Bone Yard Boats
P.O. Box 1432
Marblehead, MA 01945
617-257-2603
[email protected]
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Windshield/Deck Gaskit. New white rubber “original” profile, $5.00/foot plus shipping and handling. Also Glass Windshield Retainer, new white rubber notched for easy assembly, $1.25/foot plus shipping and handling. Call or write for samples, Rich Gausselin, 7 Williamsburg Rd, Evanston IL 60203 (847) 679-4052 (IL) (97)  |
Decals for your
Thompson Boat Restoration:
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Three color Gold, Black & Red silk-screened "Waterslide" decal
used on 1960’s and earlier watercraft
Price is $30.00 (US) for a set of two (2) decals.
Includes 1st Class mail to U.S. addresses only.
Send check or money order made out to:
Phill Blank 830 West Capitol Drive,
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: 920-993-7837
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