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javajesus
08-02-2009, 11:37 PM
I know that there used to be an IMP owners website that Dave had started. I have the web space and the vbulletin software, would there be any interest in resurrecting the site? I am competent and willing to do the setup and maintenance, but do not know a ton about the IMP boats. I recently just bought what I thought was an Aztec but after seeing marybeths post above (her boat looks just like mine w/o the hard top) I am rethinking that. Any ways, love the boat and think maybe we need a more comprehensive site for our aging toys. Anyone? Please know that I am not trying to step on anyones toes or poach forum memebers.
edjunior
08-03-2009, 11:01 AM
E-mail Dave and talk with him. He had a lot of trouble keeping hackers out of the site every time he tried starting it up. If you are good with that aspect of the forum software, I'm sure he'd be more than willing to work with you. Search back a few pages until you find one of his postings (Pdave) and you can get his e-mail address.
javajesus
08-03-2009, 10:30 PM
Thanks edjunior. I have sent Dave an email. We shall see what happens.
javajesus
08-10-2009, 02:05 AM
I emailed Dave, but go no response. I think that I will go ahead with the project anyways. What I will need from all you IMP owners is input. Also, a couple of IMP wiz kids that would like to participate would be great as far as knowledge of the boats and such. Do you think we need a separate thread to discuss this?
javajesus
08-10-2009, 07:02 PM
Ok, lets leave the discussion here for now. My question for all of you folks is what areas would you like to see in your new owners site? Also, I would like to start collecting manuals and brochures in .pdf format, so if anyone has any let me know. I have already registered the domain, decided to stay with impboatclub.com for now, since it has some recognition. Ihope to have the skeleton of the forum up in the next week or so.
edjunior
08-12-2009, 08:37 PM
Tommy1995,
See my post with the link just above and post this question on that site. I'm not sure about this, though I don't think it would be a problem. But please don't rely on my thinking...I'm not that experienced with the IO's yet, and especially not on OMC's.
Tommy1995
08-12-2009, 09:10 PM
Got it, Thanks !
Tommy1995,
See my post with the link just above and post this question on that site. I'm not sure about this, though I don't think it would be a problem. But please don't rely on my thinking...I'm not that experienced with the IO's yet, and especially not on OMC's.
wd0331
08-15-2009, 09:37 PM
JavaJesus, I would like to see a section on restoration/rebuild, as I will soon be starting a complete rebuild on the 76' Inca. It would be nice to document it in the new owners club. Also, let me know if you need anything as I have been diligently gathering info over the past month or so on the great boats.
javajesus
08-20-2009, 02:12 AM
WD0331,
+1 on the resto section. Will do. I would be most interested in anything you have. I would like to have a section for information as far as manuals, flyers any thing scanned that is useful to us owners. Let me know what you have. Take lots of pics of your project, you can be the first in the new section :)
odarol
08-20-2009, 09:51 PM
When you get the IMP site set up I will send you some photos and or scans of the manuals that I have. I can also maybe take some photos of the dash wiring and whatever else might help people restore their boats. I'm really lucky that our boat was taken care of so well and has been able to be stored inside for it's whole life.
javajesus
08-20-2009, 10:38 PM
Thanks guys, all info is welcome. I am in the process of switching hosts as my previous was a PITA to deal with. As soon as the DNS changes, I can start getting things uploaded.
javajesus
08-21-2009, 02:02 AM
Ok, forum is uploaded and DNS has been changed. Now the fun part of getting it all set up. Should just be a day or two.
Front page of the site (not much there yet)
http://www.impboatclub.com
direct forum address
http://www.impboatclub.com/forum/
javajesus
08-21-2009, 10:34 PM
Ok, I have the forum turned on and is open for registration. Please keep in mind that there are some bugs to work out I'm sure. We will see how it goes for a week or two. See you there!
http://www.impboatclub.com/forum/
javajesus
08-23-2009, 01:15 AM
Ok guys we are off to a great start. I think we have 8 members which is not bad for 1 day. Come on over, don't be shy. We can make impboatclub.com great.
double-b
09-06-2009, 02:58 PM
what is wrong with the other site.
edjunior
09-06-2009, 05:04 PM
Ah, I'm afraid javajesus has been bitten by the spam bug. This is the same problem Dave had. Spammers hit it so often and so hard, he couldn't keep it up. I hope Javajesus has better luck. C'mon man, we're rootin for ya.
wd0331
09-06-2009, 05:29 PM
I logged on there yesterday, and it looked like he got hit real hard. Every thread had multiple porn posts. very dissapointing to see this. I wonder if prior approval for membership would solve this problem?
javajesus
09-06-2009, 06:57 PM
Ok, guys do not fear. I am on the spam thing. I had to tweak a few settings and ban all free email accounts, but I think I have it under control. I am using an outside spam service to filter all posts. Lets cross our fingers.
edjunior
09-06-2009, 07:20 PM
Great man. Like I said, Dave just couldn't get it all together (not all his fault), so I sure hope you have better luck. Here's hoping you got it under control!
javajesus
09-07-2009, 01:15 AM
Well, I probably have it dialed down too tight, but better safe than sorry at this point. I will see how it goes and adjust from there. I may just go to a request to join format. So, come on back. I just cleaned up the place :)
edjunior
09-07-2009, 06:34 PM
Cool man, thanks. See ya over there.
javajesus
09-08-2009, 12:34 AM
Doing a little spam testing. I have opened up a few of the free email accounts like yahoo and msn. Lets see how good this software is...
javajesus
09-08-2009, 12:13 PM
Spam software seems to be working. I filtered out a few this morning. So I will keep a few of the free email services open (gmail, msn, yahoo, etc.) for now until it becomes a problem. So for now, I will say problem solved (say the board admin as he shoots himself in the foot) :)
pdave1s
09-11-2009, 09:58 AM
Thanks for stealing my domain while I was down for eye an back surgury, have fun with it, I have the last 3 years of posts in storage!!!
Dave
impboatc
boatsmith at hotmail.com
I don't like the sound of that -- I hope it was in jest and you two are in communication???
javajesus
09-12-2009, 01:31 PM
I have exchanged a PM with Dave. It seemed that he was ok with it. If that is not the case then I am sorry and will be happy to release the domain.
Thanks Java. The post from Dave alarmed me, so hope all is well now. It seems like it could be a good opportunity for collaboration if he has all the old info saved and you have an eagerness to work on the web side now... just putting that out there. Hope all goes well.
javajesus
09-17-2009, 10:48 AM
Spam problem is under control. I have had only 1 post get through the new anti-spam software. Dave has joined us and is going to send me the old forum info to post, so that will make the site super cool. Membership is growing and people are becoming more active. It looks like it is turning into a great little site. C'mon over.
pdave1s
09-24-2009, 12:47 AM
I have given javajesus, Tom, my blessings to take over the impboatclub.com domain name, as it has been a real godsend for me, now I am getting my health back, I can get back to doing the grunt work of doing the projects, and research and he runs the site, works great for all of us I am known on the new impboatclub site as boatsmith, and have already posted a lot of info there. I am also fowarding javajesus a disk with all of the former site backups so he can try to restore as much of the original site as posible
Dave
boatsmith@hotmail.com
www.impboatclub.com
p.s. the diyboatrepair.com website will be back, as a sister to impboatclub, for all other makes and models, and for al general diyboatrepair!
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