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    Gas tank

    Gentlemen, I have a question. My Ark. Traveler has only 11 inches behind rear seat to transom, and I can't put my gas tank back there. So, I'm asking if it would be more prudent to find a way to put it under the middle seat and run gas line back along the side to the motor. I don't want it...
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    Ark. Traveler rebuild

    Does anyone have any idea how to replace transom in '57 Ark. Traveler since 1 inch plywood is at both scare and a premium?
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    decal

    Can anyone here tell me how to find new "Name" decals for my little outboard? I've just tried the Evinrude site, and got no where.
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    pictures of my boat

    Ladies and gentlemen, I've been asked to post some photos of my boat for others to give me some insight on my work. HOWEVER, I only have a cell phone camera that I can post to face book with. I have no clue how to take a pic, and post it on this site. If any of you could enlighten me to the...
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    replacing transom

    Gentlemen, and ladies,if there are any, I am creating a disaster! I have a 1957 Arkansas Traveler "V" bottom 14 ft.. The wooden transom is rotten and I think I may have inadvertently messed up. To get the wood out, I had to physically bend the metal up and cut the plywood to get it out. I've got...
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    gas/ oil mix.

    I have finally found the correct gas/ oil mixture for my old Evinrude, but now I have another perplexing question. Having first hand knowledge of what ethanol tainted gas does to an engine, should I try to find regular gas without the dastardly agent, or use premium gas and go a little heavier...
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    replies to members

    At the risk of sounding like the computer illiterate that I am. How does one go about replying to a comment in appreciation of information that they have given you. I admit that I have trouble navigating around on this site. But, to all who contributed to my question, I am greatly appreciative...
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    modifications on 1957 Arkansas Traveler 14 ft.

    To anyone who can help. I have a '57 Ark. Traveler 14 ft., that I want to modify a bit. It's a V bottom and I want to install a floor and some storeage for my tackle. I've looked at numerous videos on you tube, while entertaining they aren't that informative. I guess my main question to you...
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    transom

    To any and all who've replaced a wooden transom. Mine is rotten and I want to replace it before It goes back in the water. I was checking you tube and basically it said the best information on this subject would be found on Tinboats.net. My question is where can I find that information, and does...
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    sludge in gas tank

    Hey Guys, I have another problem. My gas tank has sludge in the bottom. Is there any way to get that crap dissolved and flushed or do I just start saving my pennies for a new tank. Like I told y'all before, this is my first boat and motor, and my ingnorant butt didn't look in the tank. I just...
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    old Evinrude

    I bought an old Arkansas Traveler boat with an Evinrude 6 hp motor a couple of years ago. I had all intentions of fixing it up similar to some that I'd seen on you tube, but I decided to deal with the motor first. I bought this rig at an estate sale and they did not have an operator's manual for...
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