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Title:Powerboats
Notice:Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267
Moderator:KWLITY::SUTER
Created:Thu May 12 1988
Last Modified:Wed Jun 04 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1275
Total number of notes:18109

710.0. "IMP experience" by DSSDEV::ARNDT () Tue Jul 10 1990 16:43

    
    Hi,
    I'm new to the boating seen (ownership that is) and I was looking at a
    couple of different brands like Checkmate, IMP, Formula... and so far
    the 26' IMP Elaganza is the one I like the most.  Can anyone offer any
    experience they might have had with IMP ???  Should I be looking at
    other brands like Baja ??? Chaperal ???  Sea Ray ???
    
    For what its worth the asking price for the IMP new is $41K and they
    said they would take $36K for it.... it has a single 454 magnum.
    
    Well ?????
    
    Thanks in advance for any and all advice 8*)
    
    Dennis
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710.1What I know - if that means anything...AIMHI::SJOHNSONWed Jul 11 1990 12:5426
    Sounds like the best price that you will be quoted for a boat that size
    in the category that you're looking at.  The Formulas, Checkmates,
    BAJAs & Chaperals are more expensive than that.  Sea Rays - I don't
    know about as they are owned by the same Company as Bayliner now - so
    we would not buy one of those.  
    
    We did just buy a '90 235 BAJA that is really 25'3" overall (including
    swim platform) that listed at 44k.  In fact we pick it up today!  We
    currently have a 20' Checkmate.  We did look at the IMP last year and
    they were real nice - as for quality I'm not sure if they're made well 
    or not - I would think that they are.  We've always liked them but 
    unfortunately I don't know enough about them.  If you're going to buy 
    through Jay's in NH on Winnisquam - I'm sure they'll give you a good deal 
    as they may go under if they haven't already.
    
    Oh yah, as for the '91 BAJAs - they are being sold by Channel Marine on
    Winnipesaukee.  The new 260 that is replacing the 235 starts at like
    42k.  Owens will no longer be selling the BAJA line (the 91's and
    anything after that).
    
    Keep us posted on what you do buy.  They all sound real nice.  I have
    some magazines I could look them up in if you'd like.  Reading up on
    them always helps.
    
    Good luck & happy hunting.
    Sonia
710.2Jay's ???DSSDEV::ARNDTWed Jul 11 1990 14:459
    
    
    RE: -.1
    
    Yup, the IMP was a Jay's.  Do you know anything about them ???
    
    Thanks
    
    Dennis
710.3Nothing really...AIMHI::SJOHNSONWed Jul 11 1990 15:3315
    Dennis, 
    
    Unfortunately, I don't know much about Jays - other than they are a
    family business that recently moved their business across the street
    to enlarge their storage & they seem really nice.  We would have done
    business w/ them if the #'s were right.
    
    I'll keep my ears open & ask around for you.
    
    I also remember hearing that they had to auction off some boats last
    year - that might be a false rumor, but we weren't surprised to hear it
    after seeing (in this economy) their new showroom & storage.
    
    Sorry!
    Sonia
710.4ThanksDSSDEV::ARNDTThu Jul 12 1990 10:297
    
    Sonia,
    
    Thanks for all your help.  By the way did you pick up your Baja yet ??
    
    Dennis
710.5AIMHI::SJOHNSONThu Jul 12 1990 16:0112
    Dennis,
    
    Yes, we did?  It's real nice & runs great!  We had to haul it up to
    Winni last night for the first test drive (we didn't really)!  
    
    Have you looked at the "Mirage" yet?  They are so nice, but heavy!  
    They have a lot of extras on it as does the Century (ei: wipers, 
    headlights, sink, etc...).
    
    Let me know what you end up buying?  We love our BAJA so far!
    
    Sonia
710.6IMP DataNAVIER::DELISLEMon Jul 16 1990 17:0216
    
    
    
    	I have two data points for you regarding IMP.  A good friend's
    dad was the company president a few years ago and he worked there
    (in Kansas).  He has very good things to say about the quality and
    service of the company.
    
    	Second, my neighbor has a 31' Eliganza.  Very hot.  Twin 454's.
    You may have seen it on Winni (Red/Black...BLACKJACK).  He has a
    couple of relatively insignificant Gelcoat blisters.  Overall he
    is very happy with the performance, quality and handling.
    
    Good Luck,
    
    Steve D.