Specifications
Length: 13’
Waterline Width: 28”
Depth: 9.5” - 11.5”
Specify your choice
Capacity: 500-600 pounds depending in depth
MOST POPULAR:
10” Deep
Weight & Cost for Hand Laminated hulls:
KC Hybrid - $1,945 - 19 lbs
IBKC Hybrid - $2,045 - 19 lbs
Carbon - $2,095 - 15 lbs
KC Hybrid = Kevlar & Carbon
IBKC Hybrid = Innegra, Basalt,
Kevlar & Carbon
VIP - Vacuum Infusion Process hulls:
KC Hybrid - $2,499 - 18 #
IBKC Hybrid - $2,688 - 18 #
Carbon - $2,880 - 14 #
Photo of the Hybrid laminate -- the black is carbon, the gold is kevlar. Together they appear almost green -- sorry, can’t explain that.
The carbon laminate is pure black.
Color: see Color Chart
page for selections. We
pigment the resin which
carries the color
completely through the
laminate and offers
excellent UV protection.
Gunnels: nothing looks or
feels as good as wood.
Native cherry or ash are
available at no additional
charge. If you’re looking
for something exotic or
outrageous just give us a
yell -- Zebra wood, you
name it.
Seating: standard seating
is a foam butt with and
adjustable back strap or a
Touring Tall Back
foam seat and backrest.
Both are quite
comfortable even for a
few hours at a stretch.
HUNG SEAT -- many
paddlers prefer a hung
style cane or webbing
canoe seat which makes
using a canoe paddle,
rather than a kayak paddle
much more effective.
Check out the Options
page for additional
seating choices.
Flotation: the Impulse 13’
is produced without
flotation to allow for air bags or order Bulkhead style flotation.
Footrests: adjustable
footrests are standard on
all Impulse models.
The Impulse 13 is the answer for carrying larger loads than the Wee Lassie, paddling even faster and for cruising in more challenging conditions -- even loaded with fishing/camping gear.
The hull is a shallow V that exhibits excellent initial and final stability. It paddles and glides with little effort . . . quiet, precise in tracking, maneuverable, seaworthy and capable of carrying significant loads.
The Impulse 13’ is a boat that you’ll want to paddle for the shear pleasure of skimming across the water on impulse . . . or in an Impulse . . . or whatever . . .
Slipstream Watercraft
Discover Ultra-light Paddling
From The Foothills Of
The Adirondack Mountains
In Northern New York
518.423.8827
Imitation . . .
The Sincerest Form Of Flattery!
The John Henry Rushton (turn of the century Adirondack boatbuilder and designer) inspired Impulse 13 is a blatant modification of the Rushton Wee Lassie. At 2 & 1/2’ longer than the Lassie, the Impulse expands your paddling comfort zone, may be effectively paddled with a canoe or kayak paddle
and it’s FAST!
A Quick Canoe
Unique In Its Diversity
“I wanted to let you know I took out my Impulse 13 on a 3 hour paddle and am extremely pleased with how it performed.”
“This afternoon, the Mohawk was extremely choppy due to wind and heavy boat traffic. The Impulse cut through the water with no sign of instability. A very enjoyable ride and I am very happy with my purchase.”
Lee Bascom
Jim Culver checking out a chocolate Impulse 13 at the Slipstream Fairport Outpost.
“It really is a pretty little boat”
Bob Goodrich
Bob’s Tangerine, kevlar Impulse 13 has scuppers with ash gunnels. The two thwarts are a customized option that Bob requested.
Looks like he’s really straining to lift the boat -- all 23 pounds of it!
“Paddling my xxxx xxxx xxxxxx is fine
but paddling the Impulse 13 is SWEET!!!”
Jim Culver
Personalize And Customize
Customize your boat with special seating, GPS brackets, allowances for dogs, special deck engravings, gunnel species including: ash, cherry, mahogany, cedar, sitka and more. We truly welcome the challenge of building your boat to your exact specifications -- be creative!
Lee Bascom with his Maraschino Kevlar Impulse 13. Notice the GPS mounting plate.
Impulse 13
Order Form At Bottom
Fast Enough For Racing
Capacity For Touring / Camping
Excellent For Fishing
Even An Occasional
Second Person
Rigged For Canoe (hung seat) or Kayak Style Paddling (sitting low)
Use A Canoe Or Kayak Paddle From Either Style Outfitting
ORDER FORM
Please email (slipstreamwatercraft@gmail.com) to request an Impulse 13 order form or call 518.423.8827.