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Andreas:

The serial number on the builder's tag is 24164. Thanks for the info. I'll need that hull number when I go to register the boat in Ontario.

I have been unable to locate the hull number for my '63 Sea Coaster. Everything has been removed from the transom but there is no number. There is no indication that the transom has ever been replaced but I suppose that it is possible. I have, however, found the number 31621 hand-written in black ma...

I would definetly suggest you replace the bad wood wherever and whatever it is. I tried short cuts by cutting out just the rot and piecing in new wood and i tried using epoxy to fix broken ribs.Neither of these quick fixes worked.When i stepped on the ribs that i epoxied they cracked as i found out...

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll do the necessary research here and then get my hands dirty. This might sound strange to some people but - this is fun!

I have removed the floor from my 63 Sea Coaster and found some rot in one side of the T keel piece and I will need to replace that. I also discovered some ribs that are rotted where they meet the keel and someone has previously removed some parts of other ribs as well. Can someone advise how to repa...

Barry, Congratulations she looks good and with two working motors and a top in good shape you are saving a bunch. You will find a plethora of good information here and everyone is very helpful. We went to the show in Marinette this summer and Andreas and crew provided a great learning opportunity f...

The boat is a Thompson Brothers of Peshtigo Wisconsin. It's a 16.5 foot Sea Coaster Deluxe built in 1963. Serial number is 24164 and I have searched high and low on the transom and elsewhere but have not been able to locate the hull number. I sure appreciate the offers of advice and I will keep you ...

Just picked her up this week. A lot to do this winter!! PS, tested and both motors run beautifully. http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/bwkell/Thompson%20Sea%20Coaster%20Deluxe/DSCF6064.jpg http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/bwkell/Thompson%20Sea%20Coaster%20Deluxe/DSCF6063.jpg http://i11...

Hi all. I just joined Dockside and it looks like a great site. I have purchased a 1963 Sea Coaster Deluxe made by Thompson Bros. Peshtigo Wisconsin. I found it on the French River in Northern Ontario Canada in solid shape but in need of serious refinishing and TLC. I'm a newb at wooden boats so I ex...