Banshee vs Impulse
How do the Banshee and Impulse compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Banshee 
Impulse | Banshee | Impulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 13.0 ft3.96 m | 13.1 ft4.00 m |
| Waterline length | 12.0 ft3.66 m | —— |
| Beam | 4.9 ft1.50 m | 4.9 ft1.51 m |
| Draft | 2.8 ft0.84 m | 2.0 ft0.61 m |
| Displacement | 115 lb52 kg | 104 lb47 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 88 ft²8.2 m² | 83 ft²7.7 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 59.54 | 60.05 |
| Displacement / Length | 30 | — |
| Comfort ratio | 1.7 | — |
| Capsize screening | 4.05 | 4.20 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 4.6 | — |
Banshee vs Impulse: the short version
- The Banshee and Impulse are close in length (13.0 ft3.96 m vs 13.1 ft4.00 m ).
- The Banshee is heavier, displacing about 11% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Impulse carries the more powerful rig (60.0 vs 59.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Banshee rates better for offshore work (4.05 vs 4.20).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.