Impulse (dinghy)
catboat rig | |
| Sails | |
|---|---|
| Sailplan | catboat |
| Mainsail area | 83.00 sq ft (7.711 m2) |
| Total sail area | 83.00 sq ft (7.711 m2) |
| ] | |
The Impulse is an Australian
Production
The design was originally intended as a wooden boat for
fibreglass. In the past it was built by Tim Wilson Yacht Design, but that company is out of business. Today it is built by Formula Sailcraft (now known as the Dinghy Shop) in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia. Production started in 1975 and the type remains in production.[1][2][3][4]
Design
The Impulse is a recreational
raked stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable centreboard. It displaces 104 lb (47 kg).[1]
The boat has a draft of 2.00 ft (0.61 m) with the centreboard extended and 3 in (7.6 cm) with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer or car roof rack.[1]
Operational history
The boat is supported by a class club, the Australian Impulse Sailing Association, which organizes racing events.[5]
See also
Similar sailboats
References
- ^ a b c d McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Impulse dinghy sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Formula Sailcraft". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ Tim Wilson Yacht Design. "TW Yacht Design Impulse". twyachtdesign.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ Dinghy Shop (2020). "Impulse Class Dinghy". dinghyshop.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Australian Impulse Sailing Association". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.