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Dave, it's a great fishing platform. So much room in the boat and on the bow. I feel like I'm sitting in my living room when I'm up there moving the boat along. We're (my partner in the boat and I) heading to Lake Powell Sunday for a week of fishing. I'll take pix of what we catch and post them here when we get back. Meet you up there, right?

 

By the way, did you notice we took out the stern seats on each side of the engine cover for more storage room. I hated to do it but my partner, who fishes back there, insisted. Also BTW, there's a beautiful '73 IMP Aztec Hardtop advertised on ebay right now and until May 1. It's cherry and ready to go. I don't have use for another IMP other than for bragging rights but I'm tempted.

John

 

Dave, I sometimes wish we had gone for an Inca instead of the Aztec. Both are great boats. We felt the Aztec would be easier to fish from so went that route. Because of all the ailments our IMP had when we bought it, we named it the IMPatient. I see your Inca is IMPulse. I believe man cannot have too many bungee cords, friends or IMPs. Best,

John

 

I'm way too old to be starting any more project boats. The IMP we own is the last boat I'll ever have. My partner and I have a last man standing agreement. If one dies, the other has sole ownership. If I were to lose my partner, imagine I'd put the boat up for sale. He's in Vegas and I'm in Phoenix. A long distance arrangement but it works for us.

 

I believe someone else has posted Mike's name and numbers on this forum, but I'm going to put his info here again. I was at Lake Powell this past week when my OMC outrdive failed. I was fortunate enough to find Mike and he repaired the outdrive (rebuilt it actually). Total cost was $2,300 for new water pump, new ball joints, replaced lower unit, new seals, replaced some shafts and much more. Mike has a treasure trove of parts available for OCM outdrives. He is also extremely knowledgeable about IMP boats. Contact him for parts or for information about your IMP problems: Mike's Marine - 928-645-5549, 1-866-274-9196. Or, write him at Mike Sullivan, P.O. Box 2544, Page, Arizona, 86040.

 

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I used to work for IMP boats in Iola Ks. many years ago. At the time I started I didn't realize there were so many out there. The craftsmanship that I put into every boat I built was of the upmost care. I did the engine installs and all the wiring. There was about 15 people that built the boats and we all took pride in what we did. We built some wild boats. I recall one that had twin 454's. It was a thrill to crank it up after I finished all the wiring. I signed a few boats that I built. I wanted to see if I could locate them when I was older. I worked there from late 98 to early 2000. If anyone has one from these years look under the dash or on the radio. They closed down in 2000 at the Iola plant.
My wifes Dad worked there in the 70's to mid 80's. I dont know what he did there but I know that he was the best at what he did there. I just wanted to pass this alog to all of you who own an IMP Boat. Wayne

 

1978 inca for sale , i,v had enough

hi all ,been awhile since i,v been in. i have to bite the bullit and sell the inca now after all the work we put into it. it,s for sale here in kc if anyones interested at a fair price we think for $2,200 and it,s got some issues all do but it does run and the omc lower uniis rebuilt but i had it out last sun. and it started having smoke come out of the engine compartment for some reason. it didnt over heat so i,m thinking a wire burn or plastic bilge tube or something but like i said i,v had enough. it iwas a flybridge unit to but the flybridge was removed and now it,s still the hardtop with very good cond. seats and cuddy cushions and the canvas is all in great shape and all the same colors.new anchor roller and new elec anchor winch porta potti goes with it to. has a very nice 25 ft tandem axel trailer in great shape, a full roller trailer to.i,m not happy with getting rid of it butthis has burned me out on it after redoing most of it since last feb. countless hrs and it lol as my wife says she turned on me.so any takes give me a email at fedcourtdawg@hotmail .com and i,ll send some pics

 

Hard top windshield available (cheap)

Hey fellow IMPers,
I own a '73 Aztec that I'm in the process of fixing after it was hit by a tornado a few years ago. I bought a '72 hardtop without engine to use for parts. I was hoping the windshield would fit my '73 but the deck in different either between the years or the hard top/walkthrough. Be that as it may, I've tracked down a walk-through windshield to replace the original one that was destroyed in the tornado. I now have a hard top windshield in very good shape available. When I say cheap I mean free. If you need one it's your's. No way I can ship this thing as it's heavy and one complete unit. Send me an email jwelty(at)everestkc(dot)net and I'll give you all the details I can about size. This windshield is located near Hermitage, MO and will need to be picked up.

Thanks,
Jim

 

sold the imp inca

well folks she,s gone to a new home. i traded her off last week and i think the man that got her is going to do right by her. we ended up trading his cash and a smaller boat in exchange for the inca. it worked out for the best i think. thanks to all for the questions and the answers i got when i needed them.

 

Took the boat out this weekend to Lake Livingston (Texas) and had a great time. Anchored by a little island with fantastic sand bottom. Water felt great in the stifling 95 degree heat and humidity!

 

1989 IMP 27 ft delta cruiser

want to repower with a cummins 24 valve have complete motor and all wire harness need to know what out drive I will need to complete this transformation.

 

76 IMP Aztec for sale, Excellent, Original, Madison WI

Hi IMP fans. I'm have an 76 Imp Aztec in really good, all original condition. Just turned 800 hours on the Ford 351C, quietest engine i've ever had. Starts instantly, idles nice. Refinished hull, polished teak,all blue vinyl in very nice shape. The rear backrest is lighter blue and has some black spotting. Could use new carpet in the next few years. Still using every weekend.

The only thing not working is the trailer tilt. I can trailer and lauch as is, so have not had looked at. Comes on original trailer in good shape, some surface rust, good rubber, bearing buddies. Have two covers and teak swim deck that i haven't installed.

Feels solid, trailers nicely. Had new bellows about 5 years ago, full tuneup 2 years ago. Takes a minute to plane but will roll along at about 25 mph at 4000 RPM. We never really push this boat.

We've had bowriders and cuddies, and we're always amazed how roomy this 20 footer can be. Come to beautiful Madison, Wisconsin and test drive. I will try to assist with delivery in the midwest as possible.

Lots of pics available. Tried to attach, but here is the cragislist listing: http://madison.craigslist.org/boa/720440242.html

Email me at crichard@hiebing.com or call 608.444.8856 with questions. Asking $2200 or best offer. thanks Chris

 

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I've had this boat for 5 years now. It has been great.

It is the one on the right that looks like ed's.

 

Hey phish13, what year is yours? Mine's an 84. What motor you have? You're right, looks very much like mine, except mine has a walk thru windshield. Do you have a side shot?

 

It's a '86 with a '92 5.7 OMC cobra outdrive. All I can say is it's built like a brick, I've had it in some rough weather. It's really heavy so the speed is down from what you would expect, but all in all a very solid boat. I don't have a side shot on this computer but I'll see if I can find one when I get home tonight and post it. I am very surprised to see that there are so many IMP boats around, when I bought this one I could hardly find anything on them except that they used to be built in Kansas and the quality was high.