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Another - What do I have?
Thompson - 13513
16 ft long
58 inch wide at transom
72inch wide at dash
13 ft transom along keel forward to where bow turns
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 8d4ed880e9
16 ft long
58 inch wide at transom
72inch wide at dash
13 ft transom along keel forward to where bow turns
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 8d4ed880e9
Edward (Ted) Abbott
Based on the ribs alone, I beleive she is a boat made by Thompson Boat Company of New York, Inc. located at Cortland, NY. She'd be the Sea Coaster model at 16 ft. length.
The ribs do not meet at the center of the boat but extend to the opposite stringer. That was a feature unique to Cortland built boats after circa 1960.
I have a Sea Coaster from them as well. Her hull ID is 14017 and I beleive she is a 1961? model year. Your 13513 hull ID is probably 1961 or maybe 1960.
Brochures for Thompson Boat including Thompson of NY are available for purchase on a CD-ROM at www.wcha.org
Andreas
The ribs do not meet at the center of the boat but extend to the opposite stringer. That was a feature unique to Cortland built boats after circa 1960.
I have a Sea Coaster from them as well. Her hull ID is 14017 and I beleive she is a 1961? model year. Your 13513 hull ID is probably 1961 or maybe 1960.
Brochures for Thompson Boat including Thompson of NY are available for purchase on a CD-ROM at www.wcha.org
Andreas
Here are some photos of the circa 1961 Cortland built Thompson Sea Coaster I have. Nothing has been done to her since obtained in this condition.
http://www.thompsondockside.com/views/v ... php?t=3336
There is one for sale listed on eBay or is it craigs list? as a 1957 Thompson Sea Coaster. It is later than that, probably 1960 or 1961. Lots of pictures posted of this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Tho ... 19d5091d3c
Andreas
http://www.thompsondockside.com/views/v ... php?t=3336
There is one for sale listed on eBay or is it craigs list? as a 1957 Thompson Sea Coaster. It is later than that, probably 1960 or 1961. Lots of pictures posted of this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Tho ... 19d5091d3c
Andreas
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Abbottep,
A lot of the deck hardware, etc. was after market and installed by the dealers. Watch Ebay and go to boat shows and look for the items you want or need. Also ask if you do not see it out at a boat show or swap meet. Many times the guy may have it but not out or he may know someone to contact who might hae it. They are out there but one must keep an eye out and be ready when the right item comes along.
The Thompson side plates come up every once in awhile, but if you do not have them that should not stop the restoration. Sonner or later you will find them somewhere.
Good Luck,
Phill
A lot of the deck hardware, etc. was after market and installed by the dealers. Watch Ebay and go to boat shows and look for the items you want or need. Also ask if you do not see it out at a boat show or swap meet. Many times the guy may have it but not out or he may know someone to contact who might hae it. They are out there but one must keep an eye out and be ready when the right item comes along.
The Thompson side plates come up every once in awhile, but if you do not have them that should not stop the restoration. Sonner or later you will find them somewhere.
Good Luck,
Phill
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Always like seeing another Cortland boat being brought back. If you have any more pictures of the her with the garboards off I'd like to see them.
I may be wrong about this, but our Cortland boats were framed differently than most boats of the time. The frames (ribs) extend under the main keel to the sister keelson on the other side. All other boats I've seen, the frames end at the keel.
I may be wrong about this, but our Cortland boats were framed differently than most boats of the time. The frames (ribs) extend under the main keel to the sister keelson on the other side. All other boats I've seen, the frames end at the keel.
Peter Stransky
1962 Cortland Custom Sea Lancer
Wilmington, Delaware
1962 Cortland Custom Sea Lancer
Wilmington, Delaware