Restoration of 1961 Thompson wood boat

[@GFrenchy1955]

I love watching this from time to time, I know it was a labor of love for the boat and the true friendship with the owner. Many walleye, northern pike and famous lake Vermilion small mouth bass were landed with her. Wether the water be glass smooth or rolling waves this boat was the most stable boat on the lake. Hours of waterskiing and tube rides, weekend camping and exploring the 40,000 acres, 1200 miles of shoreline not to mention the 365 islands of Vermilion in northern Minnesota. Thanks to Roger, Jean and Eric. for all the love you put into YELLOW BIRD! It was a thrill for my father and me to get back into her for our last ride. The son of the owner. Gregg

[@camfromgm]

I love it...Very nice. But what I love most was seeing the original owner taking her for a spin....touched my heart :)

[@Cross75777]

What a beautiful job, I will do this to my 1964 Thompson one day, I call her the Valentina. After returning from the war in Iraq I fell in love with the bow of this Thompson, I purchased her but was not able to find a good carrier to bring her back to Miami nobody that was reasonable, so I flew to Washington, I rented a U-Haul and hawled her back from Port Townsend to Miami. I drove it in three days because I had to get back to work. needless to say she is the most unique boat on the waterways

[@panosoathineos]

Great job.She looks awesome .sold mine back in the 90's ..I miss it..

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

Beautiful, .. i truly believe these mahogany boats are pieces of art!

[@jeanniejomarie]

***** Thank you. It was a real joy and privilege to work on it. I have now passed it on to one of my sons who helped me with it, and he and his wife thoroughly enjoy using it on Lake Vermilion, Mn.

[@jebboceefus553]

Nice work fellas

[@judges69]

Beautiful boat and story.

[@jeanniejomarie]

judges69 Thank you very much.

[@charrmmee]

beautiful - spent my teenage yrs riding & skiing behind 1 of these - nice restoration job - enjoy

[@johnharrar2851]

you did a fantastic job and should be very proud.

[@RETIREINARIZONA]

Beautiful job, I wish i still had my 14' thompson with the 35hp Johnson.

[@9sec93lx]

Beautiful job restoring her. I would have loved to have been there to see the look on the original owners face when he first say her again.

[@jeanniejomarie]

Best Racing Tips Win At The Dragstrip Thank you. The look on the original owner's face was priceless. He loves it and has had a ride in it every summer, actually driving it.

[@nbr1rodeoclown1]

Nice work, and good pick on the George Winston.

[@08lmlp640r]

nice work on the boat! it looks very clean

[@jeanniejomarie]

Thank you. It was a labor of love and enjoyable to work on.

[@CGeeMan1211]

Just purchased one in great shape. If needed I'd be proud to accomplish what you have....

[@jeanniejomarie]

Thank you and I hope you get as much enjoyment from yours as I did. I passed it on to my son now. I'm 86 years old.

[@RonnieFry]

Good work, hope the patch holds. I would have preferred a commentary as opposed to the music. Wonderful to see these works of art being restored.

[@jeanniejomarie]

Ronald Fry thank you - it's being used all the time and it's just fine.

[@RonnieFry]

I am so glad, I just love wooden boats, the craftsmanship and the beauty.

[@Im1withU]

Could you post what kind of sand blasting medium you used on the inside of the boat?

[@AweSomo84]

Just one word : WAUW!

[@kenmartin3011]

Beautiful boat! I’m restoring a 1960 Thompson. I was wondering where you found new side window rubber moldings?

[@ctebochka]

What kind of media did you use to sandblast the inside of the boat? And what about the trailer?

[@jeanniejomarie]

Thank you.

[@Farmer2492]

Hi what paint did you use for the hull

[@vleichty1]

Would love to get in contact with you. I have a 61 as well that I want to get back on the water. It's was my grandfather's and he passed in 2007.