Imperial Sports Cruiser Project

I bought this Imperial Sports Cruiser last year as a renovation project. The previous owner had removed the engine and leg, and the interior has been stripped ready for a complete refit. Unfortunately, the boat is slightly too big to fit in my workshop, so I've bought another small project to do instead. It's approximately 27 feet long (excluding the swim deck and front beak) and 8 feet wide, but feels much bigger inside with really good headroom. I understand that Imperial Boats where manufactured in the USA and were designed to offer really good sports boat style performance and handling, with the comfort of a big cruiser.
Obviously this one will need some work before you can put it back on the water, but it's structurally sound and in generally good condition. It had a new canopy made for it only three years ago, but unfortunately some of it got damaged over the winter in the strong winds and will need repairing or replacing. Most of it is fine, and will just need a clean, and all the metalwork is there, so not a massive job. I've got the internal cushions for it too - they'll need a good clean or new covers, but the foam is perfectly useable. The boat comes on a fantastic trailer, which is in really good condition and very heavy duty.
The brakes work, and it's had new bearings and tyres recently. I towed the boat home about 100 miles and it towed beautifully. It's even got a built in trailer board! This will make a fantastic family cruiser when finished, and it will be worth a small fortune.It's currently located in Norfolk NR21 9QQ and viewings are welcomed. Delivery may be available at a cost depending on location.