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Imp
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a 10' flat bottom rowboat
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Build in PLYWOOD
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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9'-9"
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Beam
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4'-5"
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Depth amidships
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15"
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Average passengers
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1-2
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Weight (approx.)
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105 lbs.
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Hull type: Flat bottomed, developed for sheet plywood
planking. A single sheet of plywood on the
bottom.
Power: Oars or outboard motor to 5 hp.
Can the hull be extended or shortened? Yes. Up to 10%
by re-spacing the frames from the aft end of the stem
to the transom a proportional amount. We do not
recommend increasing the beam.
Trailer: Designed for use with Glen-L Series 650 boat
trailer plans.
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The IMP is a diminutive craft that wears many hats. As a
ship-to-shore dinghy, you can easily tow or stow the craft on
board a larger cruiser. For fishing, the flat bottom gives
excellent stability with shallow draft, for getting into those
out of the way fishing spots. It is easily car topped or carried
in the back of a pickup for transport to the water. The
lightweight IMP is easy to row and will really scoot with
outboard motors up to 5 hp.
The IMP is not only a handy size, but is inexpensive to build
as well. The planking is 1/4" x 4' x 8' AB exterior
or marine plywood. You can plank the whole boat with two and a
half sheets... with material left over. The hull is built bottom
side up, over building forms that are later discarded; a simple
method of construction with a resultant frame-free interior.
This straight forward construction makes it possible for the
average handyman to build the hull in a weekend.
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