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Thank you for your information John. The Merc 700 on this boat is not blessed with power trim, but I've seen sources for new or used parts to convert it. The hull will need to be inspected closely for a hook. The boat (for most of it's life) used a short trailer with a tilt, so I'd assume that means...

I'm looking at a very original '61 Cortland Sea Lancer with a '62 Merc 700. I have every reason to believe the motor is original to the boat, but that brings up questions. When during the year did the "new" Thompsons reach the market? In the Fall of the preceeding year, as cars did? When d...

Thanks for the welcome! This is a Cortland built boat, the one I sent pictures of to you recently. Has a '62 Merc 700 on it.

I don't have the numbers from the boat yet, but I will forward them to you if/when I do get them.

Hi, I'm new here. Hopefully soon to be the owner of a wood Thompson. Just curious about how they handle. I'm used to fiberglass boats with different hull designs, (some good, some terrible) but never have driven a wooden lapstrake. Under power, at plane, do they ride on their side on a tight turn or...