IMP Boats Information

[jersan]

Sorry Ed, the boat rebuilding site won"t let me register, I have sent E-Mails to the site administrator twice and never recieved a reply. I am sure it's a great site. I guess I'll just have to stick with the boat design net and pick up what I can on IMP boats.

[edjunior]

Well, the administrator is right above you there (Dave). He'll see this and take action. And I guess we'll take our information wherever we can. John up there (NadaBoring) had a great post. Some good info from him.

[pdave1s]

Jersan,
I will set up a login for you, and send a temp password. I have just recently changed to the same software this site runs, and am still learning the settings. It is notes like yours that helps me sort it out.
Hey Ed, wasup? Heard you got a bit wet, p.i.a, no power, hope all else is well
Dave

[kansaswanderer]

I am not sure where to post this so I apologize if it is in the wrong place. Please tell me where.

I have the outdrive, windshield. cleats, soft top frame and mounting brackets, shift assembly, interceptor exhaust manifolds, heat exchanger, horns, ladder, trim and decals, glove box plus others for the above boat for sale. You can email me at midwestlightpainter@yahoo.com if you are interested.

[edjunior]

Originally Posted by pdave1s

Jersan,
I will set up a login for you, and send a temp password. I have just recently changed to the same software this site runs, and am still learning the settings. It is notes like yours that helps me sort it out.
Hey Ed, wasup? Heard you got a bit wet, p.i.a, no power, hope all else is well
Dave

Yeah Dave, got a bit wet indeed. Ike was not nice. However, we were quite fortunate compared to others. We got power back on Friday afternoon (19 Sep). Lost it again briefly, but has been on since. We had no vehicle damage or property damage. Just lots of tree branches, limbs, and leaves everywhere. Others in the neighborhood did not fare so well. Quite a few took trees on their houses...blue tarps on a number of houses. Down south was quite a bit different. Bolivar Penninsula (where my stepdad lives) was almost wiped from the map. His house (and his neighborhood) actually did okay, compared to most of the penninsula. All the houses are on stilts there, and all the lower levels were completely washed out. But the main living areas "seemed" to come thorugh. Can't get back there yet to check though. His boat was taken right out of his boat house and blown 2 houses down and deposited near his neighbors garage/driveway. Pretty amazing for a 21' Sea Swirl Cuddy Cabin with a 150hp Johnson! The cuddy top was ripped right off...he now has a convertible.

Anyway, life is "almost" back to normal. I still don't have internet/phone at home, but all else is well. I consider myself very fortunate, considering the eye went right over the top of my house.

[pdave1s]

Ed,
I just think god wanted to keep you around so you could keep harassing me int getting the site back up lol.
Dave

[edjunior]

Originally Posted by tweissert

Ed,
Sorry it too so long to reply. Trying to get finished with some work on my feet so I can address my winter projects. With this being my first IMP...and boat that is not a pontoon...is it difficult to change lower units from one manufacturer to another? Still waiting on pics of your boat. Can you recommend somewhere to see pics of different models of the IMPs...specifically 1983? I've been on craigslist all over the country and have seen many IMP boats, but it seems that there is a trend on the year, and model of the boats.

Thanks,
Tom

Okay, here's a few more pics tweissert. Sorry for the wait.

As you can see, my rating plate is right in the middle of the wall under the steering.


Just a good pic of the inside.

[jersan]

Hey Ed,
Great looking interior. I keep forgeting to take my digital camera up to my IMP. If I can remember it on Friday, I'll try to take a few pic's before I take her out for the winter, which will be in another week. The marina wants them all out by October 30th, I guess they are expecting an early winter.At least I'll have time to winterize the engine, pressure wash her down, and get a coat of wax on before covering her up for winter. Didn't get to do it last year. I waited to long to take her out and they shut down all the water and power at the marina on the 30th of Oct.

[edjunior]

OH man, I can't even imagine winterizing. I'll still be using mine on through October and maybe even into December. Not sure if I can back it all the way into the garage "in case of" a freeze, but I'd sure try. I'd still want mine to be ready to go even in January and February when a nice weekend pops up. Ohhh, to live in the north!

[jersan]

Oh yah it's somtimes hell living up north. I know guys that go out up here until December. To cold for me out on lake Erie in December. I wish my garage was big enough to back mine in. I probobly could, but I would have to park the better half's car outside and I would never hear the end of that.

[pdave1s]

Have you tried logging into the boatrebuilding site again? if is still giving probs, will work on it some more.
Been busy this week, watched a big loader drive over my 77 searay 240 sedan bridge, then selling all the leftovers.
As Things slow down around here a bit I will be continuing to rebuild the site.
Took my 75 glasspar on 4th test drive today, minus complete ineterior(easier to track probs)Had a ""blast, windy, rough water, and only a folding metal chair to sit on. Found out that I need to replace the power valve, and accelerator pump on my carb, but otherwise all system are go, will be building and upholstering the interior in the next few weeks, planning to video this, and post on the site
Dave
P.S I have a 0 hr rebuilt omc engine, and an 85 omc 800 oudrive with power steering to fit it going on ebay later this week. This package was built to go into my 70 IMP Aztec, before that deal went sour. have all cables and steering /throttle/shift controls to go with for that boat. Many here saw pics of these units on impboatclub.com before the site crashed. restoring it bit by bit.

[stclairimp]

I'm unable to register with the Boat Rebuilding site. Is it up and running or are you still working out the bugs? There doesn't seem to be any image verification.

Thanks,
Dennis

[jersan]

Just tried logging on, got right on with the password you sent me. Took a few pictures of my IMP this weekend. as soon as I download them I'll try to post them. Did a little tubing with her this weekend, but the water is getting to cold and it stareted out with 1 to 3 ft waves and kicked up to 2 to 4 footers, so we weren't out to long. When Lake Erie kicks up if you're smart you head back in. the IMP handles the 2 to 4's good ,can't say as much for my passengers.

[pdave1s]

I am still debugging the software, as we just upgraded from freeware it is taking me a bit of time to learn the new board and get the kinks out, please bear with me as I am working on it. I will create a user account for you, and mail you a temp password, login, go to user cp, and change the password, and fill in the user info, Thanks,
Dave
boatsmith@hotmail.com

[pdave1s]

If anyone in the northern Ca area has an early 70's AZTEC, or INCA, that needs a full restoration, and is willing to donate it to the club, I will do a full build at my expense, and make it available to club members for use on Clearlake Ca for the cost of fuel.(or maybe raffle it off for funds to hire a website designer to help finish up the site.) At the same Time I will photodocument the build from start to finish on the site. I am in the process of purchasing an industrial sewing machine, have the required woodshop/workshop to do it right, and take patterns for anyone needing interiors.(as I do interiors for the various models, I will create paterns, and make finished interior pieces avail on order! The person that donates the boat will get full priority use and the ability to use it on their local waters too. Everyone gains!
Anyone interested in participating in helping in the restoration, and learn hands on that can be arranged too.
I am just starting a rebuild of a 1975 glasspar, and will be posting that build on the site, and for those who have seen the old site, knows I have the skills, and this build will verify it. I also have a complete OMC 234hp 351 ford engine with 0 hrs on rebuild, and a good 1985 OMC outdrive (Complete) with full controls, and power steering for sale, will fit 73 or later IMP boats. $1300 plus shipping, and if local, will also help install and tune.
Anyone interested, e-mail me

Dave Smith
boatsmith
boatsmith@hotmail.com
For those who dont know me, I have been in to boating for over 40 years, know most aspects of rebuilding(need to learn more about mercruiser)
I am diabled and retired, I rebuild boats for a hobby, and have done many over the years. I also salvage unrestorable boats for their parts, and have a large selection, mostly OMC, pre cobra.
I also believe that a mans word is his worth, a deal is a deal, and comunication is a must. That a person should never stop learning new things, and not to be afraid to try new things. I have a large mechanical, woodworking, upholstery, and fiberglass background. I also have all the time I need to concentrate on the build.