1992 LakeSport 170

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This is not a total conversion. Its more of a refurbishing. I really wanted to post a few pics in case anyone came across one of these and was curious of how well they were built. This boat was made by a company called Rivertrail. They are no longer in business and its a shame because this seems to be a solid vessel. I will post pics in the order of progress though its pretty much done. I like to crappie fish and have a pretty decent rig now. This is what I started with.

 

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The decks were rotted.

 

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All carpet was funky and mice had made it their palace.

 

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Now the fun began. The tear down process was interesting to say the least. The only wood in the boat were the front and rear decks. The sides and floor were metal. The seat box was in five pieces.

 

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So, to date I have re-carpeted every panel each panel had to be removed because they were carpeted individually. I had a couple of old graphs laying around I mounted. Added some flotation foam that was used for an exterior building at my job. The foam came in handy during a major flood we had in 2011. The building was demolished and we had it lying around. I don't know what the rating is on it but it is dense and passed the gasoline test so we'll see. Added the trolling racks from Cumberland Crappie and several other odds and ends. The 40HP Yammy ran fine after a little TLC even though it sat for at least seven years. The 4HP kicker will need the fuel pep cock replaced otherwise it ran like a top. In North MS, trolling for crappie using crank baits in the summer seem to be the ticket. That little kicker should come in handy.

 

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More pics!

 

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The hull could use a little TLC as well. Anyone know how I can go about cleaning the aluminum without damaging the original decals on the boat. I know of a couple acidic products, but I was looking for something less corrosive.

 

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minnerchunker » Today, 01:03[/url]"]The hull could use a little TLC as well. Anyone know how I can go about cleaning the aluminum without damaging the original decals on the boat. I know of a couple acidic products, but I was looking for something less corrosive.

do you want to use a chemical or elbow grease? scotchbrite pads work awesome but they will wear your arm out.

really sharp looking rig btw. got to love a purpose built machine

 

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A chemical is fine as long as it doesn't damage the decals and stripping on the boat. A little elbow grease may be in order though. Thanks