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by jquinlivan
Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: What exactly do I have here
Replies: 6
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I did find a model number on the motor and it is indead a 1960. Thanks. I'll soak the hull and then launch her to see how bad things are. It looks in pretty good shape but i'm sure some water will find it's way in. i'm not quite ready yet for a complete disassembly but maybe that's in the cards. I g...
by jquinlivan
Sun Apr 29, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: What exactly do I have here
Replies: 6
Views: 15398

Thanks for the info. It's regestered as as '56 which I guess must be wrong. I rechecked the number on the transom and it is 5452. The guy I bought it from said that I should flood the boat to swell the wood before I launch it for the first time. What would you suggest? As I mentioned before, It's be...
by jquinlivan
Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: What exactly do I have here
Replies: 6
Views: 15398

What exactly do I have here

I just picked up this 1956 Thompson and I'd like to know more about it. The length is a little over 15 feet and the beam measures 5"9". The name plate says that it was built in Cortland, NY. The number etched into the transom is C5452 with a Y under it. Here are some pictures. http://i155....