asi Imperial

[ANDREW WHITE]

I'm restoring boat for wife in memory of her father. Please HELP me. Is ASI the manf? Is Imperial the Model? Where can I get Info for electrical wiring and replaceing rotten spars?
Fellows, I'm boat stupid but my gramps said the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.
I have the Serial # also if there's a place I can research the vin. Thanks EDIT

 

[ahein]

Re: asi Imperial

ASI stands for All Seasons Industries, your boat's manufacturer. They were based in Illinois (?), but went out of business in the early 1990's. I have a 1987 All Seasons Imperial 23ft Walk Around Cuddy Cabin. Good luck trying to find any information on these boats. I've tryed with very little success. As far as the wiring diagrams go, you can pick up a Clymers or Seloc manual for your engine manufacturer (Volvo Penta, OMC, Mercruiser, etc). The manual should have all the diagrams in it you'll need for rewiring ignition systems, engine gauges, etc. You probably won't find any info on rewiring your boats running lights or electrical systems, however. Good Luck.

 

[Bondo]

Re: asi Imperial

There's a Book out that describes the restoration of old runabouts.... I understand that it has Allot of Answers... Unfortunatly, I don't remember the Title, or the Author.... Maybe you can start another thread to find the book....

 

[Steellord]

Re: asi Imperial

The book is called Runabout Renovation by Jim Anderson.

For those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of today's offerings, this book explains everything there is to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model. Author Jim Anderson, a runabout renovator from Minnesota's Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, leads readers through the whole renovation process.

For those who think a project like this may be more than they can handle, renovating an old runabout is actually less complicated and expensive than adding on a deck or redoing a room?two of the most popular projects for home handymen. Andersons sense of humor and gift for providing simple solutions make Runabout Renovation as fun to read as it is easy to understand.

You'll learn how to:

Choose and survey a boat
Make cosmetic repairs and repaint your boat
Replace the floor
Reupholster and carpet the interior
Build a new transom
Upgrade electrical and mechanical systems

. . . and much more. There's even a section on repairing aluminum boats, and one on installing and repairing horns, lights, bilge pumps, live wells, and other speedboat accessories.