The Impala 28 thomas is a 28.0ft fractional sloop designed by David Thomas and built in fiberglass by Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK) between 1977 and 1984.
155 units have been built.
The Impala 28 thomas is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Impala 28 thomas | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 154.33 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.94 | ||
| Capsize | 2.28 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4300 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.45 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 335 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 143.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 191.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31 ft | ||
| J | 9.25 ft | ||
| P | 33.45 ft | ||
| E | 11.45 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 9 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | David Thomas | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 155 |