IMP Boats Information

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by JKE, Jan 17, 2005.

  1. Dudley1956
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    Dudley1956 New Member

    Thanks NadaBoring, Just went out and looked at boat again, its really not the time of year to be outside here, engine is a ford or mercury 188HP so I'm assuming its a 302CI, it has been outside for at least 8 years that I know of, Engine compartment seems to be sound, was talking to the previous owners brother and he said that he thinks that there might have been water in the fuel at one time, so I'm planning on pulling fuel tank and go from there, the inner floor also probably needs replacing, but as far as working on it that won't start till spring, also I'm not looking at getting this boat put together to sale, that's not my style, I just want to have a nice boat to take the wife out on the lake or river once in a while, will try to get pictures to post soon, also any word on the website for IMP club???????????????
     
  2. NadaBoring
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    NadaBoring Two Time IMP Owner

    Dudley, I'm not sure if the IMP club still exists. I know it got started and pulled a lot of people away from this forum, then it went kaput for a while, then someone picked it up and got it going again. I didn't really follow it, just read some posts on here about it. You might want to read back through this thread and perhaps you will find out about the club. There's a ton of info that has been posted on this forum, some of which might interest you. Do you know which model of IMP you have? Navajo, Aztec? Other? Just my opinion, but I don't think a better boat was ever built, so I hope you can restore your IMP. Once you get it on the water you're going to love it.
     
  3. NadaBoring
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    NadaBoring Two Time IMP Owner

    I just checked online for the club, and I got the message that www.impclub.com name is up for sale, so I suppose it's belly up. Go back to page 30 of this thread and you'll pick up some comments that were going on about IMPs at the time. Go forward or backwards from there to see how the conversations were going.
     
  4. Dudley1956
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    Dudley1956 New Member

    Thanks NadaBoring, went through all the threads today before, hanging Christmas lites outdoors, My IMP is an Aztec pretty sure, from the pictures that I've seen on this forum
     
  5. NadaBoring
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    NadaBoring Two Time IMP Owner

    Dudley, the Aztec will measure out to be just under 21' in length. Most of them came with OMC outdrives and GM V8 engines that produced 225 HP. The Navajo was the next smaller IMP and I think it was considered a 17' boat. These two boats were all V hulled. I've owned two IMPs in my life. The first was a near new 1968 Aztec and my second was a 1975 IMP Aztec, project boat. In fact, my son still has the boat. In the Spring, when you start working on your boat, get in touch with me if you have questions and I'll put you two together as he is pretty savvy about IMPs. Merry Christmas.
     
  6. AGV72
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    I.M.P Pawnee photos

    Hi, I was perusing through the forum looking for any information/images on the I.M.P. Pawnee. I was given this boat from my dad recently and everything seems to be out of sorts on the inside.... throttle control...parts of the dash, canopy..etc. Could you possibly post some interior photos from your pawnee? I would certainly appreciate any information/images you could share with me in restoring the pawnee.
     
  7. gilbert pierce
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    gilbert pierce Junior Member

    Attached are scans of IMP brochures from the era.
    Sorry I couldn't get them to load in landscape.
    Right click the PDF after download and select ROTATE 3 times and it will be in the landscape mode
     

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  8. Woobs
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    Woobs Junior Member

    Hello, I have the opportunity to pick up an IMP X- 246 Sport (project boat). It is a twin engine cuddy with a deep "offshore" type deadrise. The owner tells me the hull design is shared with the Magnum 27 and the Cigarette 25... does anyone here have any knowledge of this boat?
    Thanks,
    S.
     
  9. VanHamill
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    VanHamill New Member

    1990 IMP Elante

    Does anyone have information on this boat? Or has anyone ever seen another existing model? I don't know how many Boat of this model were produced but I wonder if this could be the last in existence lol I have never come across as second IMP Elante, in person or online

    1990 IMP Elante
    Twin Mercruiser 502
    Estimated 14000 pounds operating weight
    Capable of reaching speeds of 50 + MPH

    I would love to hear any and all information or comments and questions are more than welcome. I have many more photos. I'm sorry but this boat is not for sale.
     

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  10. 82Shawnee
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    82Shawnee New Member

    82 IMP Shawnee

    I have a 1982 IMP Shawnee, I've seen the IMP clubs before, Would like to know if there might be a club here in Ks Or enough IMP Owners interested in starting something.
     
  11. Sailor6565
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    Sailor6565 New Member

    1965 Apache IMP

    I too am new here and saw your post. I bought on of these yesterday. Mine is the stern drive model, with the inline 4. The registration paper says it a 16' IMP Apache. I was able to find sales literature by going to classic fiberglass. Shows the two versions and a couple pics of them, along with some general specs. I was told that mine was a 2 owner boat and I was the 3. I'll post pics when I get around to taking them.
     
  12. nimba100
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    nimba100 New Member

    new here

    I saw an 1981 IMP on craigslist. It said it was a 25' model. Didn't have much details as to boat condition. He did say he had did some work to the motor. Looks as though it has a bimini top. Says it is a cuddy cabin
     
  13. chrismpowell201
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    chrismpowell201 New Member

    Help identifying my Boat

    Hello All

    I have only just discovered that there is such an active IMP forum .

    I have attached a couple of pictures of my IMP ...she has two OMC Inboards with outdrives .

    Would be fascinated to know what model she is .I have had the boat for quite a few years and will be restoring her ...I promise !!
     

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  14. Michael89254
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    Michael89254 New Member

    Do you still have this boat? My dad is 65 and has a 1967 Apache and is living to find one
     

  15. ozark69
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    ozark69 New Member

    hello! I am brand new to this forum. Have been looking for info on my 1969 IMP Aztec hardtop. 23ft with cuddy and factory port a potty. It has a v-8 but not sure of cubic inch I live in the Ozarks, and will be checking out the contact in the Ozarks mentioned earlier. Just wanted to say Hi to everyone. I have even found a parts boat (transom is bad). I will post info on Raymonds boats and motors after I visit them.
     
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