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In looking at a 1961 Thompson brochure I have, the spray rail (rub rail)?? is located on the 4th white lapstrake bottom. I am not sure if its function is for spray or abrasion. It appears to be more for abrasion (rub rail) as it appears to have an aluminum extrusion secured to it. Question I have, i...

I looked at that board for a year and tried to figure out how to do it. Mine weren't too bad but one was chewed up a little and the end was broke off. I almost thought I would use them over but really wanted to make them new. I even asked some cabinetmaker types as well. No one could tell me how to ...

There are numerous books that give information on steam bending wood. A good book for boat restorations that has great advice for all aspects of restoring wooden boats, is Dan Danenbergs "How to Restore Your Wooden Runabout". This book and his second book on Lapstrake style boats is a must...

Having just gone through the process of applying 12 coats of varnish to the hull and 12 coats to miscellaneous pieces like dash, windshield frames and a few miscellaneous parts in one group I would like to share a tip for preserving the varnish that remains in the can between coats. I am using Inter...

Not sure what your timetable is but I can tell you from my experience you want to pay attention to the moisture content of wood. I built up a new transom and did not get it varnished or sealed for over a year. Even though all the boards come from the same plank or stock of lumber I had some serious ...

I think I would use 3-M 5200 cold weather as this will set up in a few days instead of weeks. It has tremendous adhesion and flexibility. Takes primer and paint fairly well also. Some books suggest a small fillet on all strakes to seal, but for the most part your seal is the joint and sealant betwee...

Rodney, I found your post and Andreas' reply in the archives. He said: Rod, here's is what someone sent me once regarding the blue trapazoid shape: 60 and 120 degree angles; 15 10/16" long; 3 3/16" tall; with the chromed "Thompson" logo centered in this shape. Andreas Jim Thanks...

I asked the question of dimensions and angles of the parallelogram some time between October 10th and Dec 15th. It was posted in the archives for awhile and I can't find it back but Andreas responded that the angles were 60 and 120 degrees with the length I believe around 15 1/4", and height if...

For the purpose of starting a new thread and exploring how this website functions I would like to ask a question I posted several months ago. I am looking for the Thompson Step Pads with the gull embossed in white vinyl. Someone talked about having some made up. I have a rough deteriorated sample if...

Rodney, thanks for the description of the innovative way you solved your deck problem. I would like to see your photos - can you send them to alansturgess@gmail.com ? - thanks. Alan & Rodney - With the new forum software for Dockside Views, you can post the photos directly here. It would be goo...

[ Alan: I just installed my deck on my 62 Sea Lancer 17'. I agree the construction of the deck support beams appeared to accomodate a one assembly fits all hulls with various shim philosphy.I suspect the hulls come of the jig and settled into a slightly different dimension for each copy, so this shi...

John: My Sea Lancer is a 17 footer. The complete structure including all the keels, frames, and transom, excluding the strakes below the sheer are all new with expanded dimensions on the keels. It was rebuilt with an intentional proper convex shaped bottom. The boat was rated for 100 h.p. and came w...

Just checking with anyone that might have some experience and input on the newer two cycle motors. In particular I am interested in the Evinrude 90 h.p. E-tec. I am contemplating installing this motor on my 62 Sea Lancer. I know most people are trying to preserve the old motors along with there old ...