The Boathouse Online
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1961 Thompson (Peshtigo) Sea Lancer 17 ft., water tested, back-to-back seats. 1961 Johnson 75 HP outboard. 1961 Little Dude trailer. All properly restored & ready to use. A J Rhude 612-823-3990. thompsonboat@msn.com (MN) (160) |
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17' Thompson lapstrake, serial number 23510, (early 1960's) 60 hp Johnson Sea Horse, and Shore Lander trailer. $2,000.00 contact: Tim Anguish, (810) 231-8342, email: Kmanguish@aol.com, Whitemore Lake, Michigan. (MI) (159) |
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1960's Thompson Sea Lancer. Needs new bow deck, along with new bottom (last three feet) and transom, no windshield. 75 horse Johnson and very good trailer included. $400.00
Paul Fisher, 12220 Yorkshire, Richland, MI 49083 (269) 731-4284 email: PFisher1@mindspring.com (MI) (158) |
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14 - 16 ft. Thompson TVT Super Deluxe Runabout (circa 1954 - 1958?) Will arrange for pickup.
Contact: Ron Nelson, (847) 577-6613, email: rnelson@ync.net (IL) (157) |
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1960 Cruisers Inc. 17’ Commander Runabout with rebuilt Homelite 55 HP 4 cycle. Original upholstery and bimini, back to back seats, fordeck, hatch, venting, windshields, no rot, 2 new lower transom planks, updated steering, nice gator trailer, new vinyl floor, paint and varnish over original stain. Price starts at $2,500.00 and increases as completion progresses. Andy (817) 401-3888 email: andy@parksidecustomhomes.com (TX) (156) |
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Thompson, 1958 Off Shore, 19’ beautifully restored, just completed. New windshield, seat pads, Bimini top. 1977 85 H.P. Johnson. Holesclaw double axle trailer. Ready for show or go. $8,500.00
Randy or Penny, (515) 824-3587 penny@palmerpools.net (IA) (155) |
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1965 Thompson Offshore 20’, 120 HP/IO. Partially restored. All original parts are there. On trailer. Needs some work on transom and hull. Otherwise in good condition. Mike Honerkamp, 5140 W Kemper, Cinncinnati, OH 45252.
513-884-2249. (OH) (150) |
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 1964 Thompson Lancer Express. Cabin rebuilt, boat refinished inside and out. Late ‘70’s Johnson 110 H.P. outboard. Load Rite bunk trailer. All in very good shape. $11,000.00 Bill (847) 259-8330 (IL) (117a) |
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1937 Thompson TVT Cedar Strip boat. 3 seater, open bow. Made in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. Continuous one-family ownership. Non-vintage trailer included. "Project Boat" with restoration in progress. Interior varnish removed by hand (not dipped). Oak ribs with no sign of any dry-rot, wood is really in fine condition. Original seats and oar-locks in tact with original "Thompson" name plate. Boat in Chicago, IL area. Pick-up only, email inquires to greener@dls.net or call 815-459-0099. Asking $2250.00 o.b.o. (IL) (153) |
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1956 Thompson 14’ Sea Skiff, 100% restored, cover, trailer, 30 H.P. Mercury 4 stroke (used 6 times) fish finder, compass, bilge pump, a beauty. $7,000.00 Don Snyder, 302-354-2031 donliz@comcast.net (MD) (154) |
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12’ Thompson 1940’s vintage boat, no motor or trailer. Restorable. Best offer takes it! Various photos upon request. Boat located in Phelps, Wisconsin. Contact Lora Ray, (715) 545-3008, email: lray@nnex.net (WI). (152) |
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1964 20' Cruisers, Inc. model 1502, Vinyl Clad, original blue vinyl decks and powder blue hull sides, blue Mircron bottom paint 2 years old. Always dry stored inside. Original vinyl cockpit in great condition, twin gas tanks, 30 gal. total, Excellent original full canvas camper top, upholstery, cabinet back front seats, Fresh varnish, repowered by mid 80's Volvo AQ 170 ( 170 HP ) six cylinder with Volvo280 I/O and tilt, trim tabs, 40+ MPH, Originally Mercruiser 150 6 cylinder. 20" swim platform w/undermount ladder. Excellent twin axle bunk trailer, buddy bearings, Morse Docking lights, IVA spotlight, dual tone horns, inside hull mahagony storage shelves, Very tight hull, inside laps varnished and perfect, bought from original owner. NEVER ANY ROT.
This is the perfect long distance cruising/camping boat. 5 wood boats is too many! Price: dependent on what I have in it by the time it sells. It will be first class. Email andy@parksidecustomhomes.com for photos and more info. Andy Butchard 817.401.3888 (TX) (151) |
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Screw on Thompson Insignias for rear side of boat. Call eves or weekends only. Jim (508) 757-5570 (140) |
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Thompson logos for the center of your wheel. They measure 1 5/8” across and will fit most steering wheels from the late 50’s to med 60’s. They are made of vinyl and an exact duplicate of the art work. $19.95. Send check or money order to The Thompson Dockside, 10061 Riverside Drive, PMB 143, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (CA) (115) |
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'55 Thompson 14 ft. Thomboy in need of major restoration. Comes with a 1995 Shoreland’r trailer. A.J. Rhude, Minneapolis, 612-823-3990, email: ajrhude@aol.com (104) |
To advertisers of boats selling for up to $10,000.00:
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In addition to the Thompson Dockside newsletter and web site, all ads will appear in the next issue of Bone Yard Boats.
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For more information:
David Irving
Bone Yard Boats
P.O. Box 1432
Marblehead, MA 01945
617-257-2603
Davidfirving@yahoo.com
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Windshield/Deck Gaskit. New white rubber “original” profile, $4.00/foot plus shipping and handling. Also Glass Windshield Retainer, new white rubber notched for easy assembly, $1.00/foot plus shipping and handling. Call or write for samples, Rich Gausselin, 7 Williamsburg Rd, Evanston IL 60203 (847) 679-4052 (IL) (97)  |
Decals for your
Thompson Boat Restoration:
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Three color Gold, Black & Red silk-screened "Waterslide" decal
used on 1960’s and earlier watercraft
Price is $30.00 (US) for a set of two (2) decals.
Includes 1st Class mail to U.S. addresses only.
Send check or money order made out to:
Phill Blank 830 West Capitol Drive,
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: 920-993-7837
Email: pblank@new.rr.com (62) |
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Deadline for the next issue is June 7, 2008 |