1965 Thompson Sea Mate 15 ft. Restoration

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Classicboats4me
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ok Now it's time to see if this motor runs.

No Problem's. My prayer's are answered. Thanks
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Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
1975 Yar-Craft Yankee
Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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Post by W Guy »

Ron,
Here is a photo of a '60 Sea Mate that was for sale at an MI dealer a while back. The listing stated that the interior was redone and NOT correct. Just thought I'd relay it to you for comparison.

Personally, I prefer as much natural wood as possible, which means earlier boats, but you are restoring a piece of history presented as they were originally produced in that year. That is a lot of work and you should be gratified by the results you have achieved. I'd love to see your boat in person someday.. :D

Verne :)

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It has been a busy summer. The boat still is not complete. But that didn't stop me from a ride!! My son and I launched it with no problems. It started and ran very well. I took it out on the bay here and enjoyed the cruise.Image
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I took it slow . My son was asking to go faster.
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He then asked if He could drive. Sure can!
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Priceless!!
Maybe next weekend I will take it out with others and get some better pictures. I'm very happy with this project. Good Times for sure.
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Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
1975 Yar-Craft Yankee
Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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Got the Sea Mate out for some more fun!
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Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
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Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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10/24/2009

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Took the boat out for one last ride. :D

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Miller's Bay
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Fall colors.
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I will be back in the spring!
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Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
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Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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Post by txcaptdan »

Ron,
We have gotten a Sea Mate just like this for our EMCBC (Eagle Mountain Classic Boat Club) winter project. Ours seems to have a fir or pine windshield, I think some one has made a copy at sometime. Yours is mahogany is it not?
I will post a new subject soon on this restoration.
Thanks Dan
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Dan Stober
1965 20' Cruisers Inc. 570 Seacamper
1962 20' Cruisers Inc. 502
1963 16' Cruisers Inc. 202 Seafarer
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Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
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Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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Thompson Sea Mate

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New tires and rims.
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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, To just get some free time to finish this baby.
Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
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Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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I did some more work on the little Thompson this past week.

Installed windshield with the new vinyl/rubber.
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Installed the convertible top.
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Got the rubrail and trim strips on the boat too.
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Very enjoyable project. Couple small item to get finished.
Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
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Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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I first started working on the boat in 2003. I started and stopped many times. But today I am proclaiming it finished.
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I have over 180 pictures showing the slow restoration.
I hope to enjoy this boat for many years to come.

http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb12 ... 2015%20ft/
Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
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Outstanding work!!! Way to stay with it! She's a beaut!
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First time in the water 2011.
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At the Thompson Boat Rally
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Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
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At the dock. Fox River, Oshkosh, WI.
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Again, Just out enjoying this boat.
Lake Butte Des Morts, Wisconsin.
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Link to a few photos
http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb12 ... 2015%20ft/
Ron Pistohl
1965 Thompson Sea Mate
1975 Yar-Craft Yankee
Oshkosh,Wisconsin.

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