imperial 27 1988

[Imperial27]

I bought this 27 ft 1988 Imperial. dont know much about the brand, any comments,, I can t find <br />much on the internet..I have tried..has a volov 350 with 290 horse

 

[Ed Polguy]

Re: imperial 27 1988

I have a 28' 280 sf, I suggest that you check the stringers and motor mounts for rot , they don't have limber holes to allow the water to <br />drain out properly from between the stringers.<br /> They are pretty basic boats,they were manufactured in Ohio , the company went out in 97', quality is fair,<br />most of the deck hardware is not mounted properly,<br /> so you may notice spider web cracks from mounting bases from stantions.cleats were not backed up properly . The company was always in finacial trouble, so they took alot of short cuts.

 

[Imperial27]

Re: imperial 27 1988

oh perfect...

 

[Ed Polguy]

Re: imperial 27 1988

So, I guess you don't want to hear about their low re-sale value either? <br /> Next time ,look before you leap ,Well suck it up captain,your now a proud boat owner!!!. <br /> I spent a year, and a few bucks fixxing her up, <br />and I'm pretty happy with it.<br /> I would suggest you check these items out before you launch. Also, you should get a seloc <br />engine manual.

 

[Imperial27]

Re: imperial 27 1988

Actually I did alot of looking.. I had a mechanic look over this boat twice and I have a survey and the last 4 years repair bills on anything engine related. You could eat off the engine. The boat has a new powershore system, new CD, and the rest of the boat is very clean... structually it looks very good. I just dont know much about the builder.. I seen a 29 ft for almost $38000 cnd of course it was in as good condition..

 

[Imperial27]

Re: imperial 27 1988

Can I ask what you had to spend money on???<br />Structually mine looks very good..<br />I like the looks and I have heard some good things on the engine

 

[Bondo]

Re: imperial 27 1988

Hey,........<br />Look at the Brightside...............<br /><br />It Doesn't say Bilgeliner down the side of the Hull...............

 

[Ed Polguy]

Re: imperial 27 1988

You asked for comments on a Imperial boat,<br /> I have owned one for the last 3 yrs. I shared <br />the information I have gained from other Imperial owners and my own personal experience. <br />all of my comments were hull related.<br /> You can eat off my engines too.

 

[Imperial27]

Re: imperial 27 1988

Can you send me a pic.. kedwards9@sympatico.ca what do you like about Imperial boats.<br /> <br />Are the volvo engines a good engine for our boat..<br />The one I have has this radar arch. I like the look of that.. I am upgrading from a 21 ft fiberform..<br />What kind of speeds do you see with your 28 ft..<br />handle the waves well?? Hope you dont mind the questions. I really have no one else to ask..