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another thompson
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 1:10 pm
by andre lafrance
an elderly couple, friends of my wife, gave us a Thompson that had not been used in years - especially with a crack in the hull. I haven't found any serial numbers on the id plate BUT at the top of the plate it has MODEL GV 170. it is about 16' long and must have been a beautiful boat at one time - dual spotlights, dual horns, etc. the couple haven't been able to find the title, but think they purchased the boat in the 60's. the name plate at the stern says Thompson boats Peshtigo Wisconsin. I'd like to restore it, but first I have to finish my '57 Thompson. any information is appreciated. thanks...
Re: another thompson
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:01 am
by LancerBoy
Fun.
GV-170 indicates "Glass V 17 footer". It's a fiberglass boat with V hull and 17 foot long. This model was introduced to the line of Thompson Bros. Boat Mfg. Co. in 1968.
Andreas
Re: another thompson
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:49 am
by andre lafrance
thank you...
Re: another thompson
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:05 am
by LancerBoy
Link to a 16 footer in 1968 - similar I am sure to your 17 footer:
http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/Fi ... b67001.jpg
Re: another thompson
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:30 pm
by andre lafrance
that's it! except for the length and a few options, the boat is identical. thanks again...
