First time here; How are IMP Boats?
 

Hey guys. This is my first post here, Im wondering what you guys think of IMP Boats. More specifically the Eleganza 235? I have never owned a boat before, although I always have. And right now I have a chance to buy a 2002 IMP Eleganza 235 for around $13,500.

I have been searching for hours on the internet today and I havent really found much of anything on these boats except that it looks like IMP went under in 2002 :( Im really looking for general specs (top speed) on this model and was a 454 motor stock in this boat, because it has one in it now (I cant even find the 235 model anywhere).

Thanks and ANY info would be awesome, as I dont want to let this deal pass me buy if I dont want it to.

-Scott

Re: First time here; How are IMP Boats?
 

Welcome aboard Scott, I don't know anything about IMP boats however you came to the right place for info.

Good luck,

Rob

Re: First time here; How are IMP Boats?
 

Welcome to OSO.

Here are a few old thereads that should get you started.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...&highlight=IMP

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...&highlight=IMP

Seems like the 31' is a pretty popular model. Use the search in the upper right, and you'll probably find more....

Re: First time here; How are IMP Boats?
 

Thanks, I accully have already did searching on here before posting and all I came up with were the threads you posted and a couple others. No real hard info though. If anyone knows anything else that would be great.

-Scott

Re: First time here; How are IMP Boats?
 

I actually looked at one of those 235's many years ago. I thought that IMP went under long before 2002. Maybe they went under, came back, and went under again. Most that I have seen were late 80's to early 90's like this one, which is the same model you are looking at, at least name-wise.
http://www.myboatforsale.com/html/boat_imp.html

I had looked at them in the past, as they seemed to be alot of boat for the money, and similiar looks / specs to a Formula 242 / Baja. A friend in the boat building industry told me he heard that IMP bought old hull molds from other companies, and built their boats off of those to save money - not the worst thing if done right. Again can't confirm that statement.

The one I looked at did have a stock 454 in it, so it is quite possible that is what came with it. That boat with a regular 454 should run somewhere around 60 give or take. I decided to stay with a known name brand and not go for it, but good luck with your decision.

Re: First time here; How are IMP Boats?
 

Friend has a 88 25 that he bought brand new. It's a heavy good riding boat with a very deep X dimension.....which means it takes alot to get the boat to move. he has 500+ hp and is running low to mid 60's.

Does the 23 your looking at have a Bravo or Alpha drive ??

Re: First time here; How are IMP Boats?
 

Thanks for the input guys! As for the drive, im not sure at all. Do you know how I could tell the diffrence? Also does 13,500 sound like a good deal for this boat? I have to check the hours but im sure there arent alot at all.

Thanks again,
-Scott