1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

[Barlow]

does anybody know of where I can view a picture of one of these things? A guy in town here has one of these things up at his cabin and asked if I wanted it..<br /><br />.. thing is I don't have any idea what the thing looks like and have spent the last hour "searching" for a picture.. <br /><br />Any help would be awsome!!<br /><br />thnx all!

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

Over here, Maybe ????<br /> http://www.fiberglassics.com/

 

[Barlow]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

thanx Bondo!! <br /><br />taking a look right now<br /><br />much appreciated!

 

[Barlow]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

looked through and nothing from there .. they did have a "Arkansas Traveler" information section but it was empty.<br /><br />any others? anyone?<br /><br />thnx again bondo!

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

They look like any other fiberglass runabout of that era minus the ugly batboat fins if I'm not mistaken. Seen plenty from around 1960 and they're pretty average looking. Closed bow, rated for about 40Hp, bench seating for four. Probably has a 15" shortshaft transom. As with any other boat of that age, beware of rotton transom, floor, and stringers. I have a similar Duo that I turned into a sandbox for my kids. My other option was to turn it into a Hot Tub. If it don't work out, post it and I might take it off your hands. I have a few motors needing a boat to hang on. That and I had to sell all mine cuz of the divorce. Had a sailboat I lived on during the ordeal. I miss that boat! The others too. Right now I don't own a boat. But my 11 year old son does and he's too young to captain it (as if! He's been driving boats since he was able to grab the wheel. In my lap of course). It was one of mine and I always intended to give it to my first born. Sold it to him for a dollar to satisfy the court. The ex was pissed. Tuffschidt!

 

[Barlow]

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cool little rig! .. tell ya what Willy - there is no motor or trailer.. <br /><br />If I can get ahold of him and he hasn't hocked it yet.. its yours .. I'll claim it in the name of WillyBWright.<br /><br />where do you hang your hat at WBW??

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

Live in Beaver Dam and work in Oshkosh. The pic was shot in Madison on the Yahara between the old and new beltline bridges. I get there a few times each month...relatives. Hopefully one of those aren't too far from you. Sure you don't want it?<br /><br />The son's boat is a 1960(?) MercerCraft. Never seen another one like it. Has a 25 Sea King with a 4-blade bronze pulling prop or a 3-blade bronze speed prop. Bought it from a blacksmith back in the 80s. He bought a classic ChrisCraft cuz this one wouldn't run. Got it home, noticed the fuel line was attached backwards. I put a lot of nautical miles on that little bugger.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

Did you check the catalog section at Fiberglassics?

 

[Barlow]

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She's yours! .. I couldn't allow you get by this winter w/o having fun too I just got my project in the shed right before Christmas<br /><br />I knew where that pic was right away.. I make the run between Lake Monona and Lake Waubesa many times a year.. I live 20min east of Madison in Marshall. Have you ever gone to the Green Lantern for dinner? Very good fish fry along with The Beach Houses'(north east shore of L.Waubesa) walleye breakfast on Sunday AM. <br /><br />steelespike- thnx for the reply. I checked up and down that site and didn't see much of anything tho but, I think we've got her taken care of now.

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

WillyB,<br /><br />That's a good-looking little waterbug.<br /><br />And I haven't a clue as to how you posted a pic like that either. It's great.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

Just got back from the ex-inlaws. They live a few blocks from Greenie. Had to pick up Grandma's dresser for my stepdaughter. Used to drive thru Marshall going to work at Cambridge from here. Went to Little Amerricka several years ago. That's barely a half hour away. Drop me an email and we can hook up. What's your favorite beverage? I'm laid off for a couple of weeks so my schedule is pretty much open. Thanks!<br /><br />captwillieboatwright@yahoo.com

 

[18rabbit]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

Originally posted by stillfishing:<br /><br />And I haven't a clue as to how you posted a pic like that either. It's great.

It’s easy. You display the pic on your computer then scratch away the edges with your fingernail.<br />

 

[Barlow]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

look for an e-mail Willy ..

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

Barlow,I found a 58 catalog at fiberglassics.com.<br />Might be helpfull for specs and horsepower rating.

 

[one more cast]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

here ya go.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66638&item=3771157096&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

 

[Barlow]

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thnx guys!!!! awesome!<br /><br /><br />BTW - WILLY .. check yahoo e-mail acct.

 

[Barlow]

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Bump ^^<br /><br />Willy B?? yahooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[WillyBWright]

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Sorry Barlow. Computer caught a bad virus. Can't get into Yahoo or ebay. Computer is working well otherwise, but kinda slow. I'm going to have to dump my memory and relaod from scratch today. But first I'll run to the library. I can check my email there. Meantime I shovelled out the trailer.

 

[Kpegleg]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

How bout a 1957 Arkansas Traveler (I think), aluminum hull and fiberglass top. pictures anyone?

kpegleg

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 1958 Arkansas Traveler 14' glass runabout

Please start a new thread with your question. You've tagged onto a thread from 2005. Most people won't look far enough at it to get to your post.