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by Paul Fisher
Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:26 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: rib repair and keel
Replies: 5
Views: 8470

There is a real problem with getting the Smith's as it is not carried anywhere around here so I am going to have to go a different route.
Can anyone tell me how thick the bottom is?
by Paul Fisher
Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: rib repair and keel
Replies: 5
Views: 8470

63 Tomson Sea Lancer. it has been sitting out side and I pulled the floor up and found the problem. Looks like they cleaned it up, did not repair and put a floor over it, keel etc wood is very fixable but I am not sure what to do aboout the ribs.
by Paul Fisher
Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: BOAT PARTS
Replies: 6
Views: 9388

I am in agreement with this swap meet place. I bought a 17 ft Thompson 63 that was a total basket case just for some parts. The chrome stuff I have left over will not get me the ebay listing price, so they sit in the basement, just little this and that stuff.
by Paul Fisher
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: rib repair and keel
Replies: 5
Views: 8470

rib repair and keel

I pulled up a floor section on a '63 I am bringing back to life. I found that there is a gap between the "end " of the port rib and the starbord rib. I am missing about 6 to 8 inches total and there is nothing that goes under the keel board and supports. What would be the best way to repai...