The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association's Thompson Classified Listing Archive

• Pictures of a 12 foot long Thompson Cartopper model boat from 1942 that were submitted on 6/27/2023

  1942 Thompson Cartopper Row Boat & original oars
  $1250
  Condition: Good Usable
  Length 12 feet
  Location Hastings, MI
  Wood and Canvas, 12' Needs re-canvas, although it does not leak and is useable as is, canvas is original, color is deep blue but Thompson Green can be seen as original color

• Pictures of a 16 foot long Thompson canoe that were submitted on 6/3/2020

  Thompson Brothers wood/canvas 16' canoe (1960's Ranger model?) for sale.
  The canoe was owned by a Boy Scout camp in southwest Louisiana and purchased from the camp in 1972 as the camp switched to Grumman's. Always kept either in garage or covered, no known rot. Interior stripped and varnished in 1975. Good condition except for one tear in canvas, damage to one gunwale at stern, and a slightly cracked interior stem.
  Asking price $500.

• Pictures of a 16 foot long Thompson Indian model canoe that were submitted on 1/1/2021

  Ad Title: 16 Foot Thompson Indian
  Condition: Other
  Description: I purchased this Thompson Indian canoe when I was 16 years old, from a landlord in Chicago. A tenant was behind in rent and the landlord took the canoe in payment. That was approximately 1950. I believe the canoe was quite new at that time. There was no title. It was used for a few summers until I moved up in the boating life. Since then, it has been hanging in an enclosed garage. It needs new varnish inside and there is one fractured rib from a son running his bike into it while I was washing it. It may not be watertight, although the canvas does not look bad. It last saw water about 1957. Due to selling of home and downsizing, I have to part with my old friend.
  Boat is presently garaged in Crystal Lake, IL.
  Price: 1100.00

• Pictures of a 16 foot long Thompson canoe from 1946 that was submitted on 6/27/2024

  1. Beautifully Restored 1946 Thompson Brothers Wooden Canoe
  2. $2,700 OBO
  6. Interlochen, MI
  7. PRICING Retail Value (2008): $2,000 Retail Value (2024): $3,000 note: current retail value = 2008 value adjusted for inflation and for maintaining its like new condition 16 years later. Your Price: $2,700 Discount: 10% off Savings: $300 SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Thompson Brothers Model: "Indian" Canoe Year: 1946 Material: Wood and Canvas Dimensions: 16' x 33" x 12 1/2" CONDITION Condition: Like New Owners: 1 Usage: Not used, stored indoors Storage: Indoors, climate-controlled DESCRIPTION From 2008 Leelanau Conservancy Auction This auction item is truly one of a kind and is a spectacular addition to any canoe lover's collection. Donated by long-time Leelanau Conservancy Sustainers who have been enthusiastic canoe people since before they were married in 1950. They have restored or repaired many canoes just because they love old wood and canvas canoes. This particular canoe is a Thompson Brothers model. From catalog information available, this appears to be a Thompson "Indian" model. Indian model canoes were manufactured between 1928 and 1950. Canoes earlier than 1950 carry brass nameplates saying Thompson Brothers Boat Manufacturing Co. Peshtigo, Wisconsin. This canoe has that nameplate, and bears the stamped numbers "46" on the inner stem, suggesting construction in 1946. This canoe measures 16' x 33" x 12 1/2". The handsome wooden interior is complemented by a beautiful painting of water lilies on the exterior. The artist is from Chelsea, Michigan. He is a graduate of the School at the Art Institute of Chicago.
  8. Excellent Restored

• Picture of a 16 foot long Thompson canoe that was submitted on 6/24/2022

  1. Thompson canoe for sale
  2. $200
  6. MPLS, MN
  7. Thompson - likely Indian model 16 ft - needs restoration, most wood Ok

• Pictures of a 16 foot long Thompson canoe that were submitted on 8/16/2021

  16' Thompson brothers canoe
  $900 with $50 to WCHA
  Bryan, Ohio
  16' Thompson Brothers Hiawatha model canvas covered canoe. The canoe was rescued from the burn pile. It has been shortened from 18' to 16'. All of the planking joints have been staggered, New inwales, outwales, deck. one stem, stripped and varnished. New interior bilge stringers, seats re-caned, new canvas, filler, and paint. Has the usual lumpiness of a Hiawatha, but isn't hogged like most are. Because it has been shortened, it is for DECORATION ONLY. Outside rail beam is 32". The canoe was free to me if I donated part of the price to the WCHA.

• Pictures of a 17 foot long Thompson Hiawatha model canoe that were submitted on 6/1/2023

  17' Thompson Bros 'Hiawatha'
  $2500
  Condition: Excellent Restored
  Fully refinished new canvas, varnish, newly hand caned seats. Very stable, flat bottom with 1/2 ribs for extra strength, sailing thwart

• Pictures of an 18 foot long Thompson Indian model canoe that were submitted on 8/15/2022

  1939 Thompson Indian Canoe is 18' and located in McCall, Idaho

• Pictures of a Thompson canoe from the 1960s that were submitted on 7/9/2024

  Title: Thompson Brothers Canoe
  Price: $6700
  Location: West Bend Wisconsin
  Description: completely refurbished Thompson Brothers Canoe, around 1960s, all wood, meticulously maintained
  Condition: excellent, restored

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