Impulse 26 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

26' · 7.92 m

Disp.

2,750 lbs · 1,247 kg

First year

1984

The Impulse 26 is a highperformance fractional sloop that emerged during the mid1980s as a sophisticated "pocket" racercruiser. Designed by William Cook, a naval architect recognized for his successful International Offshore Rule (IOR) designs, the vessel was intended to bridge the gap between dedicated onedesign racing and the versatility of a weekend cruiser. Production was a tiered affair involving three different manufacturers; the first six hulls, designated as the Mark I version, were constructed by New Orleans Marine under the leadership of B. Thomas Dreyfus. Subsequently, the molds were moved to Johnson Boat Works in Minnesota, which produced approximately 25 more Mark I units, before New England Boat Works concluded the run with seven Mark II hulls. In total, only about 40 to 50 of these vessels were ever produced, making them a rare sight on the contemporary PHRF racing circuit. Detailed historical and design notes can be found on Listings Port.