Sail Number: 294
Type: Full Keel Yawl
ex; MOON BOW, ex; ELUSIVE, ex; ARIEL
LOA: 56’8″ / 17.27m – LOD: 56’8″ / 17.27m – LWL: 40’0″ / 12.19m – Beam: 12’6″ / 3.81m – Draft: 7’8″ / 2.33m – Displacement: 22 tons – Sail Area: 1,200 sq f / 111.48 m2 – Original Name: Impala – Original Owner: James Farrell – I Current Owner: Alfred Sanford – Year Launched: 1954 – Designed by: Sparkman & Stephens – Design Number: 1056 – Built by: Abeking and Rasmussen, Lemwerder, Germany – Hull Material: Wood – Documentation No.: 268522
Historical:
Impala was designed by Sparkman & Stephens in the tradition of Stormy Weather and the long line of full keel ocean racers. Impala is a bit beamier, and wider aft, than many of her sisters. Her draft of 7’8” is a bit less than the customary 8’ to 8 1/2’. She is flush decked with a small house aft. Her interior is reminiscent of an Alden–off center companionway, owner’s cabin aft, and galley forward. A & R built her to a high standard in double-planked mahogany.
Sanford Boat Company – In 1965 Impala was re-rigged by Sparkman & Stephen. Her mast and boom were shortened and her headstay raised. She was given a staysail which was set on a removable inner headstay, which eased tacking the genoa when that was used. She was given a set of Barent winches, two #35s for the gen-and and two #28s for the staysail.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner/Guardian: (1956 – 1971) – James Farrell, Edgartown
Owner/Guardian: (1971 – ?) – Bob Larsen
Owner/Guardian: (1986 – current) – Alfred Sanford, Nantucket