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by Bob Thorson
Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:59 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Types of wood and windshield question
Replies: 1
Views: 4797

Types of wood and windshield question

I have varnished samples of Meranti lauan and Douglas fir plywood for replacement gunnels. The Meranti matches the rest of the topside. A 1960 ad says Douglas Fir was used in building. Am I correct that the hull was douglas fir and the mahoghany was used on the topsides? Does anyone have a windshiel...
by Bob Thorson
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: New Owner with S/N 57719
Replies: 2
Views: 8626

S/n 57719

Thank you Andreas for the information. I guessIi will try to reverse engineer the windshield. It has a one piece glass curved windshield now.
by Bob Thorson
Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:02 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: New Owner with S/N 57719
Replies: 2
Views: 8626

New Owner with S/N 57719

Started restoring this Thompson 6 months ago. I believe it is a 1961 Sea Lancer. It has a one piece windshield which is a little puzzling. Not a wood frame. The brass plate says Thompson Boat Company of Cortland, NY. #57719 which is identical to the transom stamp right above it. Does anyone have a t...