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by steve in texas
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: what does the future hold?
Replies: 4
Views: 35481

Re: what does the future hold?

Not on facebook site, still active
by steve in texas
Thu Jan 26, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 2017 Rally?
Replies: 2
Views: 23279

Re: 2017 Rally?

Here,here...1400+ miles for us, but sounds FUN.
by steve in texas
Sat Jan 07, 2017 4:32 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1957 Cruisers 16' hull# 7 G5423
Replies: 10
Views: 32295

Re: 1957 Cruisers 16' hull# 7 G5423

Sorry Jim, the boat is about to steal the show...
by steve in texas
Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:00 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: another Off-Shore Cabin Cruiser appears
Replies: 11
Views: 50333

Re: another Off-Shore Cabin Cruiser appears

WOW! Cranes too. What a toy box! Get ahead, Andreas.
by steve in texas
Mon Dec 19, 2016 4:54 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: another Off-Shore Cabin Cruiser appears
Replies: 11
Views: 50333

Re: another Off-Shore Cabin Cruiser appears

Darn, Andres, you don't happen to have a 24 foot one of those sitting around do you? Just sitting by fire thinking bout taking the sea coaster out for a cruise later this week; have the water to myself.
by steve in texas
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Rib Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 21796

Re: Rib Repair

No, i am with Andreas. I used angled scarf with screws and west system; tested it and has held so far.
by steve in texas
Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:18 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1957 Cruisers 16' hull# 7 G5423
Replies: 10
Views: 32295

Re: 1957 Cruisers 16' hull# 7 G5423

Jim. Pay attention to Peter! Check out his bracing in his posts...i will next time. The knowledge and help on this site is incredible.
by steve in texas
Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:25 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 58 sea coaster keel rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 22659

Re: 58 sea coaster keel rebuild

Excellant, Peter. Wish i had that info before removing mine! I used old keel as pattern, even though it broke where the hole was. The Only thing i would add is that mine only had 2 carriage bolts at the bow where it joined the bow stem (?) part. Those were the only 2 holes that had to be exact. All ...
by steve in texas
Sat Oct 08, 2016 3:45 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Hill Country Show SW ACBS
Replies: 2
Views: 24023

Re: Hill Country Show SW ACBS

Rain all morning on way to launch. North wind, with plenty of chop; of course, Thompson did great!
by steve in texas
Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:00 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Hill Country Show SW ACBS
Replies: 2
Views: 24023

Hill Country Show SW ACBS

Well, after pulling for 340 mi we will see if she will make short 20 mi lunch run today. Last friday after removing carb last wednesday. She made 50 mi test run last friday. We will show the CC boys how a Thompson takes the chop.
by steve in texas
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Contacts
Replies: 1
Views: 15661

Re: Contacts

Once again, got the correct info from ganotech. Just returned from a 45 mile river run; no adjustments needed and it ran like a top.
by steve in texas
Wed Sep 28, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Contacts
Replies: 1
Views: 15661

Contacts

Miles had given me a contact, dan gano@ ganotech re:omc. He has helped me with parts and his knowledge with my '59 johnrude. Once again he he helped. After 300 water miles, it started flooding, etc. He advised and after taking carb off and cleaning needle seat from trash, it busted right off! Will r...
by steve in texas
Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:23 am
Forum: Trailers
Topic: New Trailers
Replies: 3
Views: 56489

Re: New Trailers

Bill, i bought a Yacht Club trailer for my sea coaster. It is galvenized, center rollers, and long bunks. 3,000 miles since April. Check out boat dealers that are selling jon boats...
by steve in texas
Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: Stain colors, varnish for '53 Thomboy
Replies: 3
Views: 28879

Re: Stain colors, varnish for '53 Thomboy

I used Alwood primer red w/roller on new deck wood and finished with multiple coats of Nason clear sprayed...matched original 1960 peshtigo colors. Has held up well this summer with severe use on road and water.
by steve in texas
Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: picture of a pretty boat
Replies: 2
Views: 22829

Re: picture of a pretty boat

Beautiful!