Impulse 26
11 / 42 - score 70%
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 half. It is a good choice.
Impulse 26 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 76%
| Model | Impulse 26 | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.42 ft (76%) | the closest to 8.25 ft | |
| Draft | 4.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 68%
| Sail area / displ. | 26.72 (98%) | the closest to 26.66 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 47.45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 122.16 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.86 (37%) | the closest to 11.58 | |
| Capsize | 2.41 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.58 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 |
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