Impulse 26

3 / 16 - score 71%

The Impulse 26 is a 26.0ft fractional sloop designed by William Cook and built in fiberglass by New Orleans Marine between 1984 and 1987.

40 units have been built.

The Impulse 26 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 72%

Model	Impulse 26
Length	26 ft
Beam	8.42 ft (72%)	the closest to 8.25 ft
Draft	4.58 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 67%

Sail area / displ.	26.72 (98%)	the closest to 26.66
Ballast / displ.	47.45 %
Displ. / length	122.16
Comfort ratio	10.86 (36%)	the closest to 11.58
Capsize	2.41

Hull 80%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	21.58 ft (80%)	the closest to 22 ft
Maximum draft	4.58 ft
Displacement	2750 lbs
Ballast	1305 lbs
Hull speed	6.22 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%)	327 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	125.04 sq.ft
Sail area main	198.80 sq.ft
I	29.42 ft
J	8.50 ft
P	32.67 ft
E	12.17 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 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	New Orleans Marine
Designer	William Cook
First built	1984
Last built	1987
Number built	40