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Congratulations on finding a "black hole". I've seen three or four others over the years so although rare, there are a few out there. They used to rent one down at Ponca but I'm guessing that one is long gone. Not sure about the significance of the plastic hull no. but mine was definitely ...

Thanks for the heads up! It's been a while since I've checked in on this forum. I'll contact the Baxter County Sheriff and Mountain Home Police with this tip. Very thankful for everyone's help!!!

Moore's a good idea. The Piney was one of my favorite floats. I've been busy but I should probably make a second run at getting the word out to the outfitters. That mail box should stay in place. Reminds me of a story: Back in the early seventies, my grandad was out making his rounds on his farm and...

Thanks for keeping this thread alive. Sorry to hear about your mailbox -- that was really one great mailbox! Lots of sticky fingers around these parts these days...

Floating season is just starting so maybe they will both surface somewhere?

Black Blue Hole OCA Canoe:
The serial number stamped on the brass plate on the bow is "OCA-3294"
The code stamped in the plastic at the stern is "TBHO4262M781"
It was purchased 5/19/78 from Ozark Mountain Sports, Ft. Smith, AR

No new leads…thanks for your help!

Tom Johnson

Black Blue Hole OCA Canoe:
The serial number stamped on the brass plate on the bow is "OCA-3294"
The code stamped in the plastic at the stern is "TBHO4262M781"
It was purchased 5/19/78 from Ozark Mountain Sports, Ft. Smith, AR

No new leads…thanks for your help!

Tom Johnson

Michael,
You're right about the hull no. I'll post it as soon as I can get thru all the ice... and I'll gladly accept any luck you can send this way. Especially the thieves luck...

A few more pics...

Stolen Blue Hole OCA serial number on the front transom plate is "OCA3294". It was purchased at Ozark Mountain Sports in May 1978.

Surveyed the general area around the dock but haven't got out on the water. The boat was tied to the dock at each end. Also other docks in the area had batteries stolen and locks cut off of storage bins. They tried to steal another boat and jet ski at the next dock but the batteries had been removed...

Oh yeah, I do have a report on file with the Carroll County Sheriffs Department.

Thanks Michael. The company I purchased it from (I think it was called Ozark Mountain Sports) went out of business many years ago. If I remember right, Pack Rat was a competitor and might know if there is anyone around left to contact. Any pics I have will be in old slides and probably located with ...

Thanks for everyones help in looking for my boat. I bought it with summer wages when I was a student at the U of A. Lots of good Mulberry, Frog and Piney memories were made in that boat. Sure would like to see it again!!!

Appreciate any help on locating my 16' Blue Hole OCA stolen from my dock on Beaver Lake near Eureka Springs, AR. I purchased the canoe from OMS in Fayetteville and picked it up in Ft. Smith back in 1977. It is black with a grey interior and overall in very good condition. It has aluminum gunnels and...

Appreciate any help on locating my 16' Blue Hole OCA stolen from my dock on Beaver Lake near Eureka Springs, AR. I purchased the canoe from OMS in Fayetteville and picked it up in Ft. Smith back in 1977. It is black with a grey interior and overall in very good condition. It has aluminum gunnels and...