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by fshntime
Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:15 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: a 45-46 guide boat
Replies: 3
Views: 14916

Re: a 45-46 guide boat

Just bought a 45-46 Thompson guide boat. It has been in the garage for over 30 years up in Mercer ,Wi. There was no seriel number or tag but the owner had the original bill of sale from his uncle in 1946. Purchased in the Minocqua Woodruff area. It is 14' cedar strip with the canvas overlay. The tr...
by fshntime
Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 25213

TCVC Sure, I've got a 12 foot restored and a 13.6 that's in good shape to photo. They're both a little different since they've changed slightly over the years of production but as soon as I get the camera out and get my wife to download them I will. Forward ypur e-mail to twupnorth@nnex.net. Fshntime.
by fshntime
Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 25213

Andreas,

Thanks again for the update. Slowly, I'm learning about this trailer and still would like to learn the year. Thanks for all your help.

Fshntime
by fshntime
Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:01 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 25213

Phil, Thanks so much for the information. SWounds like I have model #1 due to its age, however the trailer frame stops just behind the rear axel and only one square tube extends another 6'+ to support the keel. It is equipted with rollers on the center tube. If you can forward a catalog page so I ca...
by fshntime
Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 25213

Information wanted on Thompson boat trailer

Recently I had the good fortune to purchase my second Thonmpson, a TVT 13'6" row/motor boat from the late 30's or early 40's. What was a suprise for me was that the boat was purchased from Thompson Marine in Woodruff/Minocqua and the boat came with its original set of oars and a Thompson boat t...