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- Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:28 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Frames decayed at keel. Options?
- Replies: 5
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Thanx John
I will have the benefit of the bottom planks removed. Prior to planking I'll do my keelson work. I have made a mental note to mark the location of the frames prior to installing plank.
- Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:13 am
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Frames decayed at keel. Options?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8959
Thanx Dan
Good information. One other member has suggested bolting rather than screwing these new members to the sides of the Keelson. Plan now is to check to ensure Keelson is straight, clean up and refasten side pieces and bolt on new pieces with through bolts (1/4 inch silicon bronze rod threaded on ends).
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:46 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Frames decayed at keel. Options?
- Replies: 5
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Frames decayed at keel. Options?
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/6804/thompsonboatdisassemblykp1.th.jpg Frames are decayed at ends. Appears a wood screw and nail installed at end. I'm considering adding (sistering) additional member at side of keelson to support ends of frames. Trimming back decay to allow for better drainage o...
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:35 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: How to remove Machine bolts?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5041
How to remove Machine bolts?
Looking for suggestions to remove bolts efficiently. I have stripped paint and drilled out putty with brad pointed drill. Taking the first plank off is tough. Had my daughter on the inside with socket. I stripped some bolt heads. Nuts that came off allowed easy removal of bolts with use on "Bla...
- Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:49 am
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Peshtigo '66 Thomboy hull fasteners?
- Replies: 1
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Peshtigo '66 Thomboy hull fasteners?
What is the name of the fasteners used to secure plank-to-plank? What size are the fasteners? Is the nut just a regular nut? Order separately? Best place to purchase? Jamestown Dist? What issues may I have when refastening the original planking? Should I consider larger fastener? Any other direction...
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:41 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Deck to side transition: not putting vinyl back on deck
- Replies: 4
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Deck to side transition: not putting vinyl back on deck
I'd like some suggestions and pictures if possible on the configuration of wood deck and rub rail. I do not plan on putting vinyl back on deck. How should the deck join the side and rail? Is there a center strip to cover seam at front? Where do seams occur? Any other suggestions? Thanx http://img163...
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:28 pm
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: Evinrude Selector Switch Assembly replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17254
Evinrude Selector Switch Assembly replacement
My Selector is questionable. It is held together with electricians tape. There is a selector on ebay that has a different part number than indicated in my parts manual. Does anyone know if these are interchangeable? My part # 278421 ebay # 279091 They look similar. Does anyone have a source for thes...
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:14 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Bill's 1957 Peshtigo Thompson Sea Lancer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22906
Stripper Brand Name
Bill
What brand stripper did you use. I bought two types at Depot. Both are slow to work. I think there is at least 4 coats of paint on the boat.
Larry
What brand stripper did you use. I bought two types at Depot. Both are slow to work. I think there is at least 4 coats of paint on the boat.
Larry
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:08 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Lifting the motor for a rollover
- Replies: 5
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Flipping Boat
Flipped my '66 Thomboy today. Three of us slid it off the trailer. One held tongue and others lifted at transom and rolled back about 4 feet. Tilted tongue up until transom rested on ground. Held bow up while daughter pulled trailer out. Lowered boat onto lawn. Used total of four men to roll over. P...
- Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:49 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Boat Cradle for restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9933
Great design idea. This looks to be over 1/3 the length of the boat. Ideally I'd like to be working about elbow height most of the time. What length will you be making your base? His motor is inboard-ours are hanging off the back. Possible weight concern. Thanx Larry P.S. Borrowed motor lift from ne...
- Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:10 am
- Forum: What do I have here?
- Topic: Boat Production by Year
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9146
Boat Production by Year
Is there a record of the number of boats produced per year from the Peshtigo facility? Do records exist to identify where boats were shipped or sold? Specifically: How many boats produced in '65 and '66? Where was 60116 shipped or sold? Why would ThomBoy number 980 in '65 be restamped number 116 in ...
- Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:03 am
- Forum: What do I have here?
- Topic: Help w/ transom stamped numbers. Is it a 5 or a 6?
- Replies: 3
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Erase numbers
Phill Great observation. All horizontal "0" is probably an attempt to disregard the lower number. I wonder how many boats were made in '65? Where does 980 fall in production? What reasons are there for renumbering? And nobody wanted to put their letter at the end of my numbers! Is there a ...
- Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:48 am
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Bill's 1957 Peshtigo Thompson Sea Lancer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22906
Ready to help
Bill
I know you have some work there. When the time comes to have a couple extra hands (steaming or fastening planks) give me a call.
Larry
I know you have some work there. When the time comes to have a couple extra hands (steaming or fastening planks) give me a call.
Larry
- Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:06 am
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Woody's 1966 ThomBoy Restoration
- Replies: 14
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Gluing Sister Keel
Thanx for feedback. I have some West System Epoxy left over from my Canoe project. The gorilla glue or similar is a thought. It is difficult to judge grain, but it appears this break possibly travels in the direction of the grain. If this is the case, it would not take much force to cause this to cr...
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:28 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Woody's 1966 ThomBoy Restoration
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13642
Replacement an option
Once I have the bottom off I'll consider the replacement option.
What type of glue would be best for this break? Resorcinol(sp) glue?
What type of glue would be best for this break? Resorcinol(sp) glue?