7 things you might not know about the Impala… by Peter Poland 1. Why is the Impala narrower than the Hydro and other similar length Half Tonners of its era?Because the original Hunter factory doors were only 9’3″ wide and Hunter’s Derek Chardin said it would cost too much to Read more…
This is the race report from the ’92 Nationals, also held at Brixham – and won, narrowly, by Juanita – now Vlad the Impala
Aiden Barr writes: ‘Stripping Cheeky Monkey this winter and tracking down leaks I came across some brass/bronze penny washers behind a deck fitting. Not having seen brass/bronze penny washers before got me thinking – why were they used ? where could I source a replacement ? I decided to take Read more…
From the 1982 Impala handbook – just ahead of a previous Impala Nationals at Weymouth. If you’re heading to the Weymouth nationals this year, don’t forget that you may qualify for a travel bursary to help offset some of the costs of transporting your boat by road – so you Read more…
Many thanks to Peter Poland, ex-Hunter Boats, for these great shots of the first Impala to hit the water, K9500 CCee (now Polly) on her maiden sail in 1979. She was built from a kit by Tim Harrison and Dave Nye, and hit the water ahead of the first boat Read more…
With yet another low whistling in to the South Coast this weekend, here’s a shot from Cowes Week in 2001. Got any good photos or tales? Send them in! info@impala28.co.uk
Here’s a treat – a 30 minute film of the 1992 Impala European Championships from 1992 in Brixham. 22 boats raced that year, and you’ll be able to spot many of the old names still around today! Thanks to Stuart from Atalanta for digging the film out!
It’s a grim day down south, so here’s some imaginative marketing to brighten your day, from the 1982 class handbook. ‘Win races, impress your girlfriend, impress your boyfriend, make new friends, impress protest committees in an IMPALA 28OOD SWEATSHIRT. If you’re still losing races, losing protests and arguing with your Read more…