Impulse (dinghy)

Impulse
Development
DesignerArthur Caldwell
LocationAustralia
Year1975
Builder(s)Tim Wilson Yacht Design
Formula Sailcraft
NameImpulse
Boat
Displacement104 lb (47 kg)
Draft2.00 ft (0.61 m) with centreboard down
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionwood or fibreglass
LOA13.12 ft (4.00 m)
Beam4.94 ft (1.51 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typecentreboard
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typecatboat rig
Sails
Sailplancatboat
Mainsail area83.00 sq ft (7.711 m2)
Total sail area83.00 sq ft (7.711 m2)

The Impulse is an Australian sailing dinghy that was designed by Arthur Caldwell as a one-design racer and first built in 1975.[1]

  1. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Impulse dinghy sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.