Arkansas Traveler (boat line)

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The boats were produced by a boat company based in Little Rock Arkansas. SouthWest Manufacturing, Inc (out of business?).

[edit] Examples

Examples of surviving models can be found at http://www.fiberglassics.com/arktrav/still.asp

The boats were constructed through the 1950's and 1960's with an Aluminum or fiberglass hulls and were powered by outboard motors. The boats were available in a variety of configurations ranging from bare bones outboard with tiller controlled direction to units with a center console and windscreen.

Construction techniques used included through hull riveting with pounded rivets.

The boats were very durable, and many are still in service today.