Anyone know anything about Corvair(?) or maybe Traveler boats?

[jimmwaller]

Hello,
I recently picked up an old (1960s) aluminum dinghy-type boat. Title says "Traveler" and the side says "Corvair" (see image: https://ibb.co/sKWNkVv). Not such which of these would be the manufacturer, or one might be the model or something? Couldn't find anything on the internet or in the iboats archives.... found some stuff about Corsair boats, but Corsair seems like a much newer company. Same thing for Traveler, looks like they're from the 80s.

Just trying to dig up info. Would like to know as much as possible, but as a baseline, just knowing the basics like weight capacity, max HP, etc. would be really helpful. Any pointers in the right direction would be super appreciated!

Thanks

 

[jbcurt00]

A length is usually helpful for IDing a boat as well as pix of the overall boat & its interior

 

[Texasmark]

Traveler was a boat brand name back in the 60's time line and seen around N. Tx and surrounding area . Convair builds airplanes....doubt the AC company got into building boats but don't know.

 

[JimS123]

Though not particularly popular, we DID see boats made by the Arkansas Traveler Boat Company back in the '70's and 80's. I don't know, but I suspect that Corvair was a model number.

 

[Texasmark]

I have an OOPS in my reply. The word was Corvair which was a GM Chevrolet rear engine, opposed 6 cyl car made in the '60's. I mistook it for Convair the aircraft mfgr. I agree with Jim its probably a model.

How about this for one model in Fiberglass which a lot of aluminum boat mfgrs. went to when times changed, glass started becoming popular, and they put rocket fins on cars......and boats.......

14 Feet 1961 Arkansas Traveler Outboard - 40199 | Antique Boat America

Or this:

Arkansas Traveler Boat Information Page - PowerSportsMania.com

Arkansas Traveler Boat Information Page

www.powersportsmania.com

Or this:

1956 14' Arkansas Traveler Restoration

New to the forum, my first post actually. I picked up a 14' boat needing restoration. Just started working on it this weekend. Got the benches taken out and the wooden gunwales removed. Started stripping the inside as well. Here are some pics to start with.

tinboats.net

Or this to pickup a tin lizzie with the fins I mentioned:

1957 Arkansas Traveler - $1,250 (North branford) - ZeBoats

Vintage fin boat with tail lights Satellite TV . Ac works . Mine detector broke last mission. Has vintage mastercraft trailer rolls good. Aluminum hull fiber...

www.zeboats.com

 

[jimmwaller]

Hi all,
Bumping this with photos. It's almost 14' and photos can be found here:

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Just looking for any info, etc. Recommendations for care, things like that.

Thanks!