TOPIC: 1957 arkansas traveler- model number?

would anyone have a suggestion on where to find info i have model number off manufacturers plate but can,t find info anywhere about this model. any help would be appreciated :

The Arkansas Traveler was manufacture in little rock ark by the Southwest Manufacturing co. in the video linked below you will see a manufacture tag which is located under the motor .The Tag should give the name of the builder and model number .. if it has not been removed for reasons unknown ...



I have have owned this 1957 Arkansas Traveler for the past 16 years . the photos in the video where taken during a cleanup attempt , the restoration has not begun .

Here Is another photo of a sales advertisement

HI- I am Brian Newhouse, Pittsburgh Pa., I have a 1957 Arkansas Traveler Boat like yours, just got it and I am wanting to restore it. I need the seat patterns as mine are totally gone, casn you assist as yours seams to have at least the back seat? I would love to talk to you about this boat, you can email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call me weekdays at my office phone of 724-275-5594 w/voice mail, hope to talk more, THanks Brian

i do have that exact tag and the number on it is 50684 which the registration calls the hull id number. cool boat though . mine does not have fins or seats either one reason for my search of model.thanks for the help i will post pics when i can.

Brian Your Boat is the exact same as my Traveler with the exception that mine has the duel spot lights on the bow , And i believe yours has a horn . The Rear Seat that is in my Traveler came out of an old car , that I had to use a chainsaw to make a path to it,the trees where so thick it was unreal and no telling how many years the car had been there.

trying to post side by side pictures to show they are identical with the exceptionof manufactured or dealer options . but can't get the pictures to show up ...

maybe this will work now ? this is mine .. and yours aboe .. same model just different accessories , horn / lights . and my car seat lol.. DUT- 15 or DUT - 16 dont remember which honestly ... Sorry , I'm to tired to think atm . .. hope it goes thru , and if anyone has info to add , feel free to join in !! Thanks Bunches .. oh and a PS . the Teeny trailor is a true find ,, Very Rare in my kneck of the woods
David Bradberry .