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I have cut the screws with a multi cutter and that allows me to take apart but getting the head out thru the epoxy will require lots of effort. The strakes were rotten at the point of attachment to the transom as well and the epoxy from the last repair had that hidden until I cut the screws. I am he...

Andreas warned me that the boat I had acquired was a Frankenstein! The 63 Sea coaster had been "restored" previously. I say that tongue in cheek as the restoration included 1/8" to 1/4" of epoxy over the strakes and inside on the bottom blocking the drainage. As I have dismantled...

Not exactly what you are asking about but I stored this in my computer for future use. Maybe an alternative. http://vintageboatsupply.com/Flags/Thompson_flag.html

I have removed 1 side of the garboard plank and have found every rib will need replacement. The Keelsons are toast. Because the previous resoration is mostly epoxy the screws are not coming out easily so I am using a Multi Tool and cutting between the laps. Many of the laps at the transom are about ...

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I used this tool and was able to cut the transom from the strakes without damage to them. After the transom is removed the screws should be easily removed from the underside.
Can't say it's the right way, just seems to be working for me.[/img]

Great story! Just can't help but think he's going to make it!

Thanks to you both!
That's about what I pictured, didn't want any surprises. The outer keel, is that attached with only 5200, or screws and/or nails as well?

I was hoping to get away with saving the keel and bottom but that is not going to happen. The keel is coming apart in splinters and dust! The previous attempt at restoration was accomplished by the pouring a 1/4" layer of rosen along the keel causing it to hold moisture and keeping the water fr...

While reading the documents produced by Thompson about their boats they refer to the planking as having a phenolic overlay for durability. My understanding is they are referring to a paper that is on the outer layer of the plywood that was used. Am I understanding that correctly? I understand it as ...

I see this post was started in 2006, revived in 07, 08 and now in 09. I visit several other forums and find this subject a very popular one so commenting on it is always in order. After my wife and I retired several years ago we sold the 31 CC Roamer and bought my dream Boat, a 50ft Trawler. We spen...

Welcome to the dockside. I am also a new member and thoroughly enjoyed your post. My interest in Thompson's only started recently with the purchase of my 1964 frankenstein for restoration. My interest in wood boats comes from a long interest in boating and an equally long interest in woodworking. Co...

John Welcome, I too am a rather new member and have found this forum helpful. One of the suggestions to me was to order the CD from the canoe site that features the Thompson brochures. I just recieved mine a few days ago and your request allowed me a reason to look into its offerings further. I am s...

Amazing, read and reread before posting and I still misspoke. :oops: Stringers have nothing to do with my question. The price of wood is down and the supplier has purchased extra making the cost to me relatively cheap at the moment. I am making an order that buys the wood for both items. Guess my mi...

I am getting ready to make my order for white oak for stringer replacement. I have made a steamer and expect to try my hand at the bending process soon. (did this only once 20 years ago) The ribs measure at 5/8" thick and 1 1/8" wide. Would it be best to purchase oak planed to 5/8" an...

The pictures show when I click on the link from my message. I don't know why they don't work for you. Yes the boat came from a boat junk yard, west of Rochester, that the man is calling a fiberglass boat museum. It was the only wood boat on the place. I have ordered the CD from the canoe site. Hopef...