Thompson Sea :Lancer (1960)

SEA LANCER 17

Thompson Boats are renowned for their strength of construction, longevity, and comfortable ride. New for the 1957 model year, the Sea Lancer from Thompson Boats of New York (Cortland, NY) made quite a splash upon introduction. In 1959, gone was the original bow design in favor of a clipper bow, redesigned with more flare for a drier ride. Construction is of lapstrake marine plywood (Douglas Fir) over steam-bent oak frames, with oak or mahogany trim, mahogany window frame, white oak stem and keel, and silicon-bronze screws. This utility runabout is currently in our shop undergoing restoration.

SPECS

LENGTH OVERALL: 17'2"
BEAM WIDTH: 76"
WEIGHT: 950 LBS
PASSENGER CAP: 1,650 LBS

HISTORY

Constructed in Cortland, NY in 1959. Additional research on provenance and ownership history is ongoing.

RESTORATION

New sheerstrake
New deck
Interior refinishing - sanding and varnish
Chrome refinishing/polishing
Engine repower - 1970 Evinrude V4 85hp
New deep-cycle West Marine battery
Window frame repair
Bilge cleaning
Keel repair
Sole (floorboard) replacement
Reinforced transom

FEATURES

Period-correct Aqua Meter Model #80 "Outboard" dash-mounted compass
Polished, chromed-brass, deck-mounted searchlight (original)
Original steering wheel
New, custom bimini top
Matching seat cushions

PRICE

Upon request

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