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by Atwater
Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:37 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Boathouse
Replies: 1
Views: 6578

Sorry about that Chief ,

I had no personal interest in the listing , other than passing it on to someone that might be interested .

:oops:
by Atwater
Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:32 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Boathouse
Replies: 1
Views: 6578

Boathouse

This is an on-line discussion forum called Dockside Views . This is your forum covering any subject you would like to discuss--< as it pertains to Thompson, Cruisers, T & T, Thompson by ChrisCraft and Grady White boats and accessories. What this is NOT -- A Classified Ad Section. If you want to ...
by Atwater
Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:34 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: Emblem Parallelogram
Replies: 18
Views: 43327

The sample looks darn close to the exposed , but I would think the paint under the emblem being what yer after . ( If that is in fact original ) Might try a bit of rubbing compound on both to see differences . Disclaimer : I am not by any means , an expert on this subject . ( nor any other for that ...
by Atwater
Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:06 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: pictures in last post, question here
Replies: 2
Views: 9390

I bought a Deck Boat last year that really looked a mess below the waterline . Tried some toilet bowl cleaner and was amazed . Worth a try . :wink:
by Atwater
Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:28 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Maiden Voyage -Short lived
Replies: 2
Views: 10718

Did you clink on the link ? Works for me .
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicou ... essage/487
Try this ;
by Atwater
Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Maiden Voyage -Short lived
Replies: 2
Views: 10718

Maiden Voyage -Short lived

by Atwater
Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:11 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: cruisers jnc
Replies: 6
Views: 11188

jackie ,

Hang in there , just give me some time . I'm still in mourning you know .

Where do you want to start ?
by Atwater
Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:53 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Maiden Voyage !
Replies: 3
Views: 12400

Thanks Andreas , Surely the journey was rewarded by the destination , but is the journey ever over ? heh,heh,heh....no , I don't think so . But isn't that why we do this ? 8) The shearstrake is natural finish . I've always loved the classic look of gold leaf lettering on a wood finish . Haven't got ...
by Atwater
Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:29 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Trim Tabs ?
Replies: 0
Views: 8939

Trim Tabs ?

The first outing with the Sea Camper raised some questions/concerns . I didn't have enough time to play with the motor trim . There is still a couple of notches to go down . There was difinatley a cavitation issue . It has a 1969 -85 hp Johnson w/ a hydro foil thingy on it . I do know that it really...
by Atwater
Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:55 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Maiden Voyage !
Replies: 3
Views: 12400

Maiden Voyage !

Well , better late than ...

Have some trim issues and some motor tuning , but oh what a joy to get her wet ! :D

http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/classi ... rowse/841e
by Atwater
Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Steering Problems
Replies: 2
Views: 6792

Well , after a couple brewski's , I've resigned myself to "Out with the old and in with the new ". Actually gonna gain a couple inches legroom and the blackplastic bezel don't look all that bad . Preliminary fit of the cable , seems it would have been nice to have a 12 ft cable vs. the 13 ...
by Atwater
Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: stain need clarificaction from all you experts
Replies: 27
Views: 38840

FWIW , I used Varathane-Red Chestnut . It was pretty darn close .
by Atwater
Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:38 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Steering Problems
Replies: 2
Views: 6792

Steering Problems

Hi All , Just got my new Teleflex Helm/cable ( I thought it be best to replace it all vs. hunting haystacks for a replacement cable ). Anyway even though the published specs seemed that it would fit it doesn't seem to be the case . The steering shaft is about 1 3/4" short . :? The original helm...
by Atwater
Sun Aug 13, 2006 2:19 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Cruisers Flag
Replies: 2
Views: 10768

Thanks for that John , maybe it's not too late . I'll send them an e .

Burgee...? Flag ? Sheesh , learn something every day . :D
by Atwater
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:59 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Cruisers Flag
Replies: 2
Views: 10768

Cruisers Flag

Where would one find a Cruisers pennant flag ?