Help with 1960 boat identification.

GilK

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Hello everyone. I just bought my first boat and need help identifying it. The title says it's from 1960 and the manufacturer is Southwes, which I'm thinking is Southwest. On both sides back by the stern is easy to read Traveler and possibly Arkansas above it. I've looked up Arkansas Traveler but every boat I've seen is fiberglass and mine is an aluminum V hull. She is rock solid with no leaks and I'm guessing it was probably originally turquoise by the little bit of (original??) paint on it.
I bought her to fish in the Indian River and creeks here in Florida. She came with a 2015 Continental tilt trailer, and a 1999 Yamaha 15hp four stroke for $1900.
Thank you for your help.
 

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airshot

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I am 73, been around boats all my life, and I do recall those being made in aluminum hulls, were popular in my younger days. I recognize the logo, but dont' have any other info on your boat..
 
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