This amazing Thompson Fisherman 21-foot 9 person capacity boat just re-launched in 2018 has just been renewed, from the inside out. The vessel hull is a 1991. She was gutted to bare hull in 2015 and completely rebuilt using modern tequniques and materials. Since the rebuild she has spent every winter in a heated building.
She's wide (8' 6"), deep, very stable and seaworthy vessel. We've taken her nearshore and offshore and have found her very comfortable and safe. She has very high gunnels which makes the cockpit area safe and secure for children.
Overall length is 26 feet from the pulpit to the engine in the trimmed down position.
The rebuild included but was not limited to removal of all the stringers and bulkheads and replaced with Coosa Bluewater 26 Board. For those not familiar with Coosa: Coosa Composite structural panels are made of high-density, polyurethane foam reinforced with fiberglass. The panels are the perfect plywood replacement! We did not use any wood in the rebuild aside from the glovebox which is encased with fiberglass as well. The Coosa was secured using Epoxy Resin and Fiberglass cloth using the manual “The Elements of Boat Strength – Gerr” for all calculations and references.
Water permeation is always a concern when purchasing a used boat, and how can you tell if the stringers and bulkheads are wet and rotting? It’s not always obvious. You’ll NEVER have to worry about rot in this boat even if someone were to leave drilled holes unsealed or not sealed properly, Coosa panels water absorption rate is non-significant. She's a total rebuild from the bare hull up. All fiberglass work was professionally done with two-part System Three Epoxy which is stronger than fiberglass resin and 100% non-permeable to water. Foam floatation was mixed from two part closed cell foam (won't absorb liquids) unlike in older boats where the foams would absorb water. We have all the construction photos that show each step along the way.
Originally, she had an inboard, but we removed that and had a pod built and installed. So nice to have full height gunnels at the stern, following seas are not an issue!
For power, she has a 2009 225HP 4 Stroke Yamaha with a low 211 HOURS that had a brand-new power head installed in 2016. The hours shown on the gauge are for the new powerhead (exact original hours are unknown approx. 1500).
For a kicker, she has a 2012 Long Shaft High Thrust Yamaha, Electric Start with power tilt and trim, complete with a propellor protector ring.
The vessel is equipped with Yamaha Controls for each engine and a separate station at the stern for the kicker. The engines are linked and steered with a Seastar Hydraulic Steering Cylinder with dual helm control. The separate transom steering wheel makes steering a breeze while on deck.
On the hull, all fittings were replaced with 316 Stainless Steel and every fitting has a backing plate to ensure the ultimate in boat strength. The topside and interior were painted with Awlgrip Oyster White (two part epoxy) paint and all the non-skid was redone at the same time.
The roof was raised (6 foot 7 inch head clearance), all new window frames and windows (Manufactured and supplied by AJR Marine) were installed. New canvas and plastic windows with a drop curtain to keep the bad weather at bay.
The Eze-Loader Trailer with guide bunks has surge activated Stainless Steel Disk Brakes with new bearings and seals, every roller has been replaced. The lights have all been upgraded to sealed LED. Fulton 2 speed 2500LB winch.
This is what she's got new:
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Our YouTube video showing the entire timeline of construction... https://youtu.be/s5aqYVIB1gc She's a new boat priced like a used one. Don't wait too long she won't last on the market. Message us for a viewing. Serious Inquiries Only.