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    changing into a bowrider

    Ok, so here's a crazy thought. Is it possible to convert my 23' Imperial cutty cabin into a bowrider?
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    Imperial Boat

    I have an 88' Imperial, 23 ft.. Does anybody know where I can find an owners manual of such, or anything like that for this boat? Was there such a thing published at all?? Any and all help will be be appreciated.
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    Boat boneyards

    Does anybody know of any boat salvage yards around Erie County, Ohio?
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    Hatch parts

    I have a broken handle on my bow hatch cover on my imperial. Does anybody have any clue as to where I can find another one???? Man, I cant find one anywhere!! Does anybody know of any boat salvage yards near Vermilion Ohio?? :confused:
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    1988 Imperial vc-230-f

    With a 171 hp Volvo inboard, volvo penta 290 sd outboard. DOES ANYBODY HAVE THIS SAME BOAT? I do and Im trying to figure out my prop size.
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    Oil in Exhaust boot

    I have a Volvo 171 hp I/O with a volvo penta 290 sp outdrive. It was fogged and winterized in October 03. I noticed some oil on the bottom of the big lower, I believe, exhaust boot. I removed it and inside the boot, I found greenish water (probably the winterizer fluid) and some oil, smells...
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    Smart tabs

    I have heard some talk about smart tabs and hydrofoil stabilizer, what are these, are they really that good, and where do I buy these? Is there a website that shows these smart tabs?
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    Need info....Imperial boats

    I am looking into buying a 1988 Imperial VC 230-f with a Volvo 167hp motor, Boat is nice, sound and engine runs good. Has 1200 hours on engine though.. Does anybody have any information on Imperials and/or this model, good or bad? :confused:
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    Buying first boat, need help!!!

    Hello folks, Im buying my first boat!! It's a 1988 Sea Ray Seville with a 4.3 175 hp engine in it. Will some of you help me along here when I go to the final check over of the boat? What should I be looking for as far as the boat and engine are concerned and any problems that it may have...
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