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by Orvy
Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Aluminum strip in white rubber rub rail
Replies: 2
Views: 8652

Straightening the aluminum strip

Thanks Ron for the information. I'm doing this boat in a carport and working out of a shed 10' x 11'. The boat is 14' 7". Since the aluminum is in 3 sections, 2 - 10 1/2' and one 12', I could probably make it work if I can curve it around a little in the shed. That is a good idea. I hope I can ...
by Orvy
Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Aluminum strip in white rubber rub rail
Replies: 2
Views: 8652

Aluminum strip in white rubber rub rail

I'm having a tough time removing the rub rail from my Thompson Sea Mate. With all the staples and screws with out heads on them I am forced to pry it loose, which results in the aluminum insert being bent and kinked. I've only begun to remove about 2 feet of it and hate to go on as I am ruining the ...
by Orvy
Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How to rewind my steering cable
Replies: 2
Views: 9501

Steering Wheel Pulleys

Thanks a million, Phil for all of that great information! The pictures were very clear! I printed it all out and put in my Boat information file for when I'm ready to put it all back together! That is one problem solved......now on to the rest! Thanks Again, Orvy
by Orvy
Wed Jun 01, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How to rewind my steering cable
Replies: 2
Views: 9501

How to rewind my steering cable

I removed my motor and steering wheel so I can flip my boat and start on the bottom. The cable on the cable wheel connected to the steering wheel completely unwound before I could see how it was wound on. Does anyone have a diagram or instructions as to how to start rewinding it when I'm ready to as...
by Orvy
Sat May 21, 2011 7:20 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 1959 Thompson Sea Coaster
Replies: 4
Views: 11290

1959 Thompson Sea Coaster

Thanks for the quick response! The metal tag for the weight capacity is gone. I do have the metal tag where it was built. It was built by the Thompson Bros. Boat Mfg. Co. Peshtigo Wisconsin. Serial # 22357. I'm just looking it over and trying to decide what I need and what to do next! Some questions...
by Orvy
Fri May 20, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 1959 Thompson Sea Coaster
Replies: 4
Views: 11290

1959 Thompson Sea Coaster

I just purchased a 1959 Thompson Wood boat in Tawas City, Michigan and brought it back to Florida to restore. The hull number is U21258S 6A. I know the U is the builder and the S is the trimmer. I guess the 1258 is the number of boats in that series. The first 2 has me stumped as does the 6A. Any id...