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Part of the year I will be keeping a 1961 Sea Lancer in semi covered storage (roof and some sides of building or dock but not all sides like a garage). There are various boat cover materials that vary in breathability etc. What material is best for keeping debris out, protect the finish, and prevent...

We have a 1961 Sea Lancer that I am told has been out of the water (in garage) for 10 years or more after the hull was repainted. The paint job is excellent with no seams. I have told by some to fill the hull with 5 or so inches of water before putting it in the water the first time to close any sea...

There are some small gaps between boards near top of transom with old caulking. What is best material to re-caulk these seams to keep out water.

The hull number on the title is 19638810503. Another posting suggested the first digit (1) signifies either 1951 or 1961. The next digits (9638) the number of prior boats manufactured that year. The remaining (810503) is the hull id that is stamped into the transom. There is no metal tag with the se...

Jim
Thank you for the information. Bruce

I would appreciate information on the weight of a 1961 Sea Lancer without motor. Bruce

I recently bought a Thompson sea lancer. The boat registration shows it as 1961 but the HIN number (which I can not find on the boat) is listed on the title as 1963881053. I am doubtful that a HIN number that starts 1963 was built in 1961. The number stamped into the hull is correct as 810503. I do ...