IMP Boats Information

edjunior,
Thanks for the info. She has a 350 which I just got running last weekend...the first time out was awesome! I will look under the steering console for some more info. I'm also parts... she has an OMC and the tilt motor need to be rebuilt or replaced. Any ideas where to shop? Attached are a few more pics.

Thanks,
Tom

 

Heh, looks very similar to mine Tom! The plate I'm referring to looks to be at teh bottom right of your steering console, directly to the right of your stereo. Should have the passenger limit info, max weight info, etc.

As for the tilt motor, E-bay is a good place to find that stuff, and also check out this one:
http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12488/12488.shtml

That will actually get you to the boards, but you can also register there and post what you are looking for and someone will help you out. Up at the top though, on the left side is an icon with "Engine Parts". You can start your search there. Someone on the board there might also have the part you're looking for.

I'll post a couple of pics of the inside of my boat and you can see the similarities. Pretty amazing. Yours looks in very good condition by the way. Nice and clean too.

Good luck with it, and keep us posted here.

 

Ed,
With the lower unit in the down position and the tilt motor not working...can you suggest how to raise the lower unit to be able to trailer it home for the winter months? The guy I purchased it from traileredd it to my place at the lake and that's the way she sits...not sure if I mentined this before, but this is my first boat.

Thanks,
Tom

 

Short in Tachometer

Does anyone know if a short in a tach would cause the engine to shut down when reaching certain RPMs?

 

Tom,

Dunno about your tach problem. It sounds kinda odd for that to happen though. I would tend to think you have a problem somewhere in the engine that is causing it to shud down after reaching certain RPM's. But I don't know enough to give you an answer to that.

As for your tilt motor problem, check out this thread:
http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12488/149967.shtml

This is also another good board for information. This particular sub board is for OMC Sterndrives. Lots of good info and lots of knowlegeable folks there. I would suggest you join it and check it also, in addition to this one.

Ed

 

Need help with a 1993 310 Eleganza. I have a 1993 310 Eleganza and am wanting to upgrade the appearance to resemble the newer 330 Vipers. From what I see it’s just a windshield change. The hull looks as if IMP used the same hull design until they went out of business. Can anyone tell me the difference between these boats and if IMP subbed out the manufacturing of the plastic parts (i.e. windshield, cabin door, roof hatches, etc) and if so who that company might have been? Thanks in advance, JD

 

boatrebuilding site is back

The boat rebuilding site is back up and running, users of the impboatclub will find their posts, but I am having to reload all pics manualy and this may take some time. It is ok to post new pics, as that funtion is working.
thanks to all for your loyal support and concern while the site was down,
Dave smith
aka boatsmith
Impboatc(at)impboatclub.com is now
boatsmith@boatrebuilding.com

 

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

 

Sorry Tom. Kinda lost track. And as luck would have it now, Ike came to town and I'm without electricity. We faired pretty well all things considered, no damage to any of my property, but no power. I'm at work right now, and my only connection to the outside world (even cell phone is spotty). But I'll get back to this as soon as I can.

By the way, I don't think you're going to find much else on the IMP boats other than what we have here. I know Dave has some brochures and stuff, but I'm not sure what all he has (I don't even think he knows what all he has yet). He will post them as he can get around to it.

 

This is actually the old IMPBOATCLUB site. With a lot more to it.

 

Ed,
Hope all is well after Ike. He made it all the way up here with damage...I have run into a listing for an imperial boat that looks just like my 83 X223...Same layout...Thoughts?

Tom

 

No idea Tom, sorry.

We're doing okay all things considered. We'll still be without power for another 3 - 5 weeks (we lost a main power station). But as long as I can keep gas in the generators, we'll do okay. I heard Ike even caused power outages up in the Northeast (Connecticut!)!! Ike was a bad boy for sure.

 

Parts And Fuel Pumps

For OldTiger and Bearer. Our '73 Imp Aztec came with mechanical and electric fuel pumps. We eliminated the electric one as being superflous and have had no problems. As for OMC outdrive parts, contact Mike Sullivan at 928-645-5549. He lives in Page, Arizona and is Mr. OMC Outdrive as far as anyone up there is concerned. He has owned IMP's and worked on them for many decades, knows them inside and out. He has a pretty substantial parts inventory and can help you out. Mike will generally answer questions from IMP owners too so invest in the long distance call and see if he can help. We had to replace the lift motor for our OMC outdrive and I believe I found the part through Google. It was a bit over a hundred dollars. Pay attention when replacing that motor as there are some shims to worry about. I'd definitely have someone look over the upper and lower unit to see about pumps and seals and bearings. If you don't have evidence a previous owner did that, then certainly check it out. Check out your motor mounts. IMP's are notorious for wood rot around the motor mounts. No problem if you find rot there. Just cut out the old wood, add new wood. Glass it and then coat it. It's labor intensive but worth it. Running an engine with loose or wobbly motor mounts can screw up your shaft to the outdrive. On the fuel sending unit, I'd suspect a ground wire has broken. OldTiger, if that IMP at $5 grand is in really good condition, it's a bargain. We paid $3200 for ours but with repairs, replacements and add-on's we're topping ten grand now. That doesn't count what our labor is worth. If your boat is the one I saw advertised in Texas it is probably a pretty good boat. Good luck to everyone.

John

 

Fuel Pump

Need to add here that my '69 IMP Aztec did not have an electric pump. The one on our '73 was an add on. As to changing out the electric shift control, I'm not sure these are interchangeable. If yours is working good, then hang on to it. It's nearly impossible to find replacement units. Our IMP needs the handle on top of the shift lever - can work it without it - but I'd like to find one so the boat is complete. It's a cosmetic thing. I've posted pix of our IMP previously, somewhere around page 26.

 

re changing from electric shift to cable

It can be done, if your electric shift is mid 70's(it can be done for earlier models too, but requires major transom surgery) or later, but it aint cheap. Basicaly you need the cable shifter, shift converter, and an omc 800 series drive. (I know of the complete package for sale, with or without a 0 hour (full rebuild and valve job) ford windsor 235 hp omc.)
Dave
boatsmith@hotmail.com
www.boatrebuilding.com (formerly the impboatclub site)