Thompson
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Craig Johnson
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Looks like 32 1/2" outside of planking.
13 1/4" deep and a couple inches shy of 16' long.
Gunwales decks and thwarts are mahogany so looks newer than 39.
I thought the sheer looked pretty flat so I was thinking ranger but can't make the dimensions work even allowing for some variation.
Looks like 32 1/2" outside of planking.
13 1/4" deep and a couple inches shy of 16' long.
Gunwales decks and thwarts are mahogany so looks newer than 39.
I thought the sheer looked pretty flat so I was thinking ranger but can't make the dimensions work even allowing for some variation.
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Kathryn Klos
squirrel whisperer
Looks like you know where to look for information on Thompson canoes, Craig, but I'll list a few things so that others know this information is available.
There's some information on Thompson canoes in the KnowledgeBase: http://forums.wcha.org/knowledgebase/Manufacturers:Thompson+Brothers+Boat+Manufacturing+Company
There are also a couple back issues of "Wooden Canoe" that contain Thompson information (available from the WCHA Store), as well as the Thompson catalog collection on flash drive. http://store.wcha.org/Thompson-Catalog-Collection-CD-ROM.html
There's a Thompson boat rally in Marinette, WI, later this month-- June 27th from 9-5 (CDT). Not sure how many canoes will show up but Marinette is only a few hours from me, so I intend to "be a WCHA presence" and see all the pretty boats.
Kathy
There's some information on Thompson canoes in the KnowledgeBase: http://forums.wcha.org/knowledgebase/Manufacturers:Thompson+Brothers+Boat+Manufacturing+Company
There are also a couple back issues of "Wooden Canoe" that contain Thompson information (available from the WCHA Store), as well as the Thompson catalog collection on flash drive. http://store.wcha.org/Thompson-Catalog-Collection-CD-ROM.html
There's a Thompson boat rally in Marinette, WI, later this month-- June 27th from 9-5 (CDT). Not sure how many canoes will show up but Marinette is only a few hours from me, so I intend to "be a WCHA presence" and see all the pretty boats.
Kathy
Dan Lindberg
Ex Wood Hoarder
I checked my sheet and the Ranger with the low "guide shaped" end was offered from 1949 to 1953, and again in 1956.
Don't know about the width, the 16's are listed at 35".
Dan
Don't know about the width, the 16's are listed at 35".
Dan
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Craig Johnson
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Is the width outside of planking (which is 33") or outside of gunwale which would be 35?
I am not farmiluar enough withn Thompsons to tell if this is the almost flat sheer or not. Anyone have an opinion?
Kathy, dont forget Dan's site. http://dragonflycanoe.com/wood-canoe-identification-guide/thompson-brothers/
I am not farmiluar enough withn Thompsons to tell if this is the almost flat sheer or not. Anyone have an opinion?
Kathy, dont forget Dan's site. http://dragonflycanoe.com/wood-canoe-identification-guide/thompson-brothers/
Dan Lindberg
Ex Wood Hoarder
Ya, that's pretty flat.
Not sure about T, but others are measured to the max width, a few inches below the rails.
Not sure about T, but others are measured to the max width, a few inches below the rails.
