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I picked this boat up today. What a prize. Once it was the pride of a Kentucky River. Just a parts boat for me now. http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202011%20Thompson%20Fishingboat/ http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202011%20Thompson%20Fishingbo...

I will bring a picture to the show of my fathers 58 Cruisers Seafairer. It had this black swoop option. I think that he picked it up from the factory that way.

when I did mine I padded a bench vise with some wood blocks. I then pulled it thru.[/i]

The best time to do this is on a very HOT day !! I did this last fall. I used a air brad nail gun. Get some strong buddy's to come over and pull/strech the rubrail as you attach it.Find the middle of your new stuff and tack this at the bow. Have one guy hold and pull to the portside. You and your ot...

I have owned boats that had individual plastic numbers and letters. Back in the 50's it was also a popular thing to do. Most marina's had these in stock. Each digit was attached with two small nails. Anyone else remember this ? Here is a picture showing a wood board and what looks to be the plastic ...

I like how the hull numbers are placed on this boat. This one of the things that my 80 year old father and I will talk about at a Boat show. Every state may have different rules. This looks good .

A few pictures of my next project. http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202011%20Thompson%201958/2323232327Ffp43443A3Enu3D32433E9383E3B873EWSNRCG3D3399555376326nu0mrj.jpg It looks to be a 1958 Thompson http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202011%20Thom...

I first started working on the boat in 2003. I started and stopped many times. But today I am proclaiming it finished. http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202007%201965%20Thompson%20%2015%20ft/PHOT0037.jpg I have over 180 pictures showing the slow restoration. I hope to enjo...

I did some more work on the little Thompson this past week. Installed windshield with the new vinyl/rubber. http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202007%201965%20Thompson%20%2015%20ft/PHOT0092.jpg http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202007%201965%20Tho...

New tires and rims. http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/waddlep2000/Project%202007%201965%20Thompson%20%2015%20ft/PHOT0004.jpg I have purchased the rubrail from Wefco rubber. I also have the windshield gasket and windshield lip edge. Thanks Rick . Steering wheel logo insert. Thanks Miles. Now, ...

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Glad that you found a project. You will love the Sea Lancer. Good choice.

I have not seen a Thompson that you said was available in Fond du lac ? Did you?

I second that! Use citri-stripper and put plastic over it. Also pad your deck on your fancy cradle. Lay some carpet on that. Looks like we live in the same city. Hmmmmmmm..

Very cool that you are taking this boat apart in this way. I am interested in the repair of the ribs. When splicing will have to be done to the ends at the keelson etc. I have found that the ribs at the turn of the bilge have hidden rot on the backside. If a rib at this point is a complete failure. ...

Looks like the boat will be low to the ground. Will your back like this? 4 People will be able to lift this up on some saw horses if ness.