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`54 Thompson 14’
1954 Thompson 14’
Original interior still in good condition.
Previous owner remade forward bulkhead.
All steam bent ribs are good.
Traditonal layout with corner seats.
Exterior keel needs replacement.
Needs gunnel planks due to delamination.
Beautiful traditional shape in good condition.
This rare early style Thompson sells for $1000.00, on trailer.
301-627-2114
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1963 Thompson Sea Mate
1963 Thompson Sea Mate
Ready for easy restoration is this clean Sea Mate.
Clean, no rot and all parts are included, including the engine.
The hull is tight and fair, ready for refinishing.
These boats are easily made much more beautiful than original.
A thin mahogany plywood can freshens the deck. $1,300.00!
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1954 Thompson Car Topper
1954 Thompson Car Topper
Forty four tiny ribs make it light and strong. The outside canvas covering needs to be replaced. It is held on by trim strips all around every edge. This museum quality example is $1,500.00.
1948 Owens 42'
1948 Owens 42′
Triple Stateroom Cruiser A magnificent vessel with twin Chrysler Crown engines which are locked up. hull needs re-screwing and a complete refitting for use. Asking price $8,000.00 Call Howard @ 301-627-2114 or click on contact
1956 Shepard
1956 Shepard
This 1956 Shephard was owned by someone who put vinyl on the decks to reduce the maintenance. The wood underneath is good. The windshield glass is missing. The bottom has been sanded for new finish, […]
1959 Lyman 15’
1959 Lyman 15’
Here is one of the best boats ever made, an easy restoration. The hull is sound and no rot, make one piece and refinish only. The topsides need fairing and paint, a new back seat […]
1957 Lyman 13'
1957 Lyman 13’
Here’s an excellent boat that can be used as is or refinished in mahogany; topside finish is great. The interior finish is still good and needs only another coat. Hull is sound, and in […]