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Elan Impression 43

This Elan yacht has been designed with every comfort in mind. Leisure when cruising is guaranteed. Relaxation and enjoyment are a priority – everything from the large volume, sunbathing areas in the cockpit, an outdoor grill and fridge, to microwave and coffee machine options.

A GREAT INVESTMENT

Elan Yachts are one of the most popular yachts to serve as investments in the charter market. Low maintenance cost, exceptional durability, reliable aftersales support and easy upkeep – all of these elements ensure the Elan yachts have great value retention and profitability.

Created by a team of world-class GRP technicians, craftsmen and engineers, Elan Yachts are a level above the quality of other production yachts. Hop aboard and see the difference – unparalleled design, a solid wood finish, and attention to detail in every aspect. Durable and reliable – the true benefits of a more than 70-year-old tradition in yacht-making.

EASY TO SAIL

This yacht is easily handled by a shorthanded or even single-handed crew, due to the winch placement and furling sails. Paired with a more conservative sail plan, this ensures an easily managed rig.

DECK SALOON

The raised coachroof forms a deck-saloon yacht which offers a far brighter and more spacious interior than an ordinary yacht, thus creating a true home away from home while on board.

TWIN RUDDERS

Twin rudders provide exceptional control and reduce the tendency to broach. The yacht does not stall easily, as her pitching moment is reduced. The twin rudder system provides finger-tip directional control, especially when heeled.

Elan yachts were among the first production yachts to incorporate a twin-helm system, borrowing the concept from the offshore racing world. Now a staple in yacht design, the Jefa twin-wheel steering enables easy manoeuvring from both sides of the yacht while not impeding movement in the cockpit. Twin helms also introduce a new level of redundancy on your bluewater cruises, especially when paired with twin rudders.

As the only sure way to prevent osmosis, and to ensure uniform stiffness, lightness and safety, Elan was one of the first serial yacht manufacturers to adopt the Vacuum-Assisted Infusion Lamination back in 2003. VAIL enables the complete saturation of resin and removes human error from the process.

In essence, 3D VAIL technology integrates the inner yacht structure, stringers and stringer supports into the hull itself using vacuum-assisted infusion. When fully applied, this complicated and expensive process creates a one-piece laminated structure out of all the load-bearing elements of the yacht, increasing the stiffness and lightness and ensuring the best mechanical properties.

A conservative sail plan and a hull shape that does not punish casual sailors in extreme weather. A low centre of gravity and great stability due to CFD modelling by Humphreys Yacht Design. Option of a closed and covered cockpit that protects the crew from the elements. An easy and convenient emergency ladder trigger mechanism. A stiff hull that saves lives.

L-SHAPED KEEL

The classic L-shaped keel has many benefits ensuring easier navigation. It's a user-friendly keel with advantages when clearing kelp, easier manoeuvring in marinas and a smaller draught.

BLUE WATER CRUISING

Be one of many people to travel long distances on an Elan yacht. Cross oceans, or even circum-navigate the globe; forget about the everyday issues of the mundane life and set sail on your biggest adventure ever. Reliability, ease of sail, stiffness of the hull, comfort and capacity for a myriad of blue water equipment (like a water-maker and a generator) enable the yacht to became your perfect blue water cruiser.

The cockpit is built for enjoyment at anchor, as well as sailing pleasure. Ample seating for up to 10 people will make sure everyone is comfortable on board. The optional modular cockpit table converts into two sunbeds and enables lounging and sunbathing in the cockpit as well. Beautifully designed steering pedestals can support 9-inch electronics and a myriad of other instruments that one might wish for. The twin helm with composite steering wheels offers freedom of movement aboard.

There are plenty of cockpit lockers as well, offering enough space for a life-raft and any other equipment that needs to be on hand.

Integrated into the deck are two transom boxes, which offer an extended seating area for the skipper and guests and can hold both a grill and a refrigerator.

The yacht comes with a small bathing platform in the standard configuration, which can be upgraded to a large platform for more space, safety and a closed transom feel. No Impression yacht would be complete without the now-iconic transom seats, which are sure to be the first taken as the yacht sets sail.

The deck can be enhanced with both synthetic and real teak, depending on the wishes of the owner. Large, flush hatches and portlights are built into the coach roof in many places, letting both light and that soothing breeze into the interior.

The yacht has a self-tacking jib in the standard configuration, but this can be upgraded to a genoa among other options.

Owners can choose between three- or four-cabin versions. The three-cabin version includes an en-suite with an island bed and a spacious head with a separate shower, while the four-cabin version adds a cabin with bunk beds that is perfect for families or groups of friends.

The interior is built with a “rustic” oak veneer and marine-grade plywood, contrasted with modern grey-coloured storage cupboards. A solid oak finish is applied wherever the furniture is expected to go through the most use to increase its durability.

The saloon can comfortably seat the crew around a centre table, flanked by two solid wood chairs that fold into a pre-determined space when sailing. It can also be easily converted into a double berth.

The long side-galley features a three-ring stove with an oven and a front-opening refrigerator on the convenient L-shaped cabinet. The long layout offers plenty of surface space and cupboards for storage. The stove area is protected by easy-to-clean panels and is ventilated by a hatch above.

Construction and Design

Boasting a modern widebeam hull, this yacht offers much more space than previous models. Due to the continuing tradition of a raised coach roof, which we call the “semi-deck-saloon”, it holds its own against competitors as well.

It will surprise no one that the hull and sail plan were designed by Humphreys Yacht Design . Rest assured that the yacht will therefore have great sailing characteristics – even fully-loaded larger displacement yachts.

The yacht’s aesthetics were styled in cooperation with the Pininfarina design studio, a relationship that birthed the multiple design award-winning Elan E6 and is now continuing with the Elan Impression 43.

The hull and sail plan are optimised for easy shorthanded sailing. Elan’s recognisable 3D VAIL composite technology creates a light, stiff and incredibly safe construction style. The VAIL or vacuum-assisted infusion lamination process creates a solid hull without imperfections or air bubbles, which, in combination with the vinyl ester outer layer, makes the yacht osmosis-proof. The “3D” part of the vacuum-assisted infusion lamination is applied to the vertical and lateral stringers, which ensures the best mechanical properties of the hull and rigging and is the secret behind the Elan’s famed hull stiffness.

The deck is also constructed using VAIL technology, which adds to the lightness and durability of the yacht and improves the mechanical properties of the composite. Moreover, the construction technology process is safer for the workers and the environment, as it protects the workers from chemical exposure and reduces waste.

The yacht has twin epoxy rudders , designed by Humphreys Yacht Design, constructed in-house and optimised for rigidity, endurance and control. The twin rudder design provides finger-tip steering and reduces the tendency to broach.  

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Technical Specification

Equipment Highlights

Bow Thruster

The addition of a bow thruster makes the life of any skipper easier and the wallet of the investor less burdened in the long run. Enjoy the benefits of easy manoeuvrability in any marina and avoid collisions.

Teak in the cockpit and on the platform

All yachts come equipped with artificial teak in the cockpit and on the bathing platform (if ordered). Can be upgraded to a full teak deck and real teak.

Split-Twin Cockpit Table

The split cockpit table enables easy movement in the cockpit, around the table and from the cockpit to the interior. The table can be configured in numerous ways; the open side wings and closed mid-section provide small tables on each side for people to enjoy drinks and snacks, while still enabling easy movement into the yacht’s interior. The full open table offers enough space for lavish meals. The sunbed configuration offers a place to set down drinks, as well as widens the side-bench and converts it into a full-on sunbed.

Self-Tacking Jib

The ultimate aid for shorthanded sailing. Perfect for experienced sailors and beginners, this system negates the need to rush to the winches when tacking or jibing, or asking your guests to help or move out of the way.

In-Mast Furling Main Sail

Upgrade your mainsail with in-mast furling. Enjoy the ease of sailing, easy reefing and managing the main with a smaller crew or single-handed. Open the sail with ease.

Cockpit Boxes

An incredibly popular and innovative feature, the cockpit boxes provide additional storage and seating space. They can be upgraded to hold a cockpit grill and a refrigerator for ultimate enjoyment aboard!

Small Bathing Platform

Light and out-of-the-way, the small bathing platform comes covered in teak and enables easy bathing. Enjoy the sporty open-transom feel of the yacht and keep the weight low while providing most of the utilities of a bathing platform.

Large Bathing Platform

Choose the large bathing platform and extend the outside living area substantially. Increase the safety for children and pets by closing up the transom. Sunbathe, fish, shower and enjoy life at sea, just above the water surface!

Double Berth in the Saloon

As an option, the saloon area can be easily converted into a double berth, enabling more accommodation for larger crews. Perfect for charter yachts and owners with large families or plenty of friends.

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Elan Impression 43 review: comfortable family cruiser

• Theo Stocker
• November 16, 2023

The new Elan Impression 43 has some big boots to fill. Theo Stocker sailed the new model in Slovenia to see if she has what it takes

Product Overview

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Designing a boat that will have a production run of 20 years is rare these days. Other than a few contemporary classics, genuine production boats tend to have a shelf life of 10 years or less. Not so for the Rob Humphreys- designed Elan Impression 434, which enjoyed a hugely successful life of just over 19 years, in various guises, all with the same hull. To have drawn lines that lasted that long is quite an endorsement. In all, over 600 of the 434, 45 and 45.1 variants were built.

When Elan decided to update the model, it’s no surprise they went back to Humprheys Yacht Design for their new boat, the Elan Impression 43. Indeed, all seven current Elan models are from the Humphreys drawing board.

The brief was simple. Do it the same, but better. Elan were after a boat that was an evolution of the old model, but that offered more of the appealing attributes of the old ‘Impression’ model.

The job was simplified by the clarity Elan has over what each of its ranges is about. The E-line, including the E4, E5 and E6 (sadly the very fun 30ft E3 was no longer economical to build) are properly quick performance cruisers; the GT range are long-distance blue-water cruisers. The Impression line (43 and 51.4), in contrast, aims to produce pure family cruisers that are easily driven, enjoyable but simple to sail, comfortable to cruise, and of a quality that puts them a rung above other production boats.

At the heart of the changes for the Elan Impression 43 model was the move from single to twin rudders – a trend that has become almost ubiquitous. On a high-volume cruising boat, a single rudder becomes less effective as it heels. The waterline shape also becomes more asymmetrical. One solution is to increase volume and beam at the bow to balance things out – as more boats are doing these days, but this can detract from windward performance and sea-keeping.

The large cockpit is well sheltered by high coamings. Bracing is provided by fixed tables either side of a central walk-through. Photo: David Rajapakse

The other solution is a second rudder, so that the leeward one digs in as the boat heels, increasing its power. Either way, the additional volume is clearly welcome for living aboard and the additional beam creates more form stability so requiring less ballast. The only downside is increased wetted surface area that can hamper light airs performance.

With that in mind I went to visit Elan in their native Slovenia, sandwiched between Italy and Croatia at the top of the Adriatic, with a mere 47km of coastline. In the early-summer Mediterranean warmth, with snow-specked mountains in the distance, Portoroz made a welcome change to Southampton Water.

It’s also perhaps the setting in which the Impression really comes into its own, both with the large cockpit and the larger rig to cope with the generally lighter winds in this part of the world.

The steering pedestal rises from the side deck, with instruments on the top and side. Photo: David Rajapakse

Finding the breeze

That’s just as well, as we woke to mirror-flat conditions, so we retired for breakfast ashore and to await a sea breeze. It didn’t take long and we were soon setting the black, reinforced-Dacron sails from One Sails in 8 to 10 knots of true breeze.

Heading upwind on the Elan Impression 43, the boat heeled slightly and was soon nudging upwards of 6 knots, pointing between 35-40º to the apparent wind. It wasn’t enough to light the boat up, but it was clear that the boat is easily driven enough to sail well in light airs.

As we beat out of the bay, the fledgling breeze began to fail us. As true wind speed dropped to around 6 knots, we slowed to 4 knots and had to ease to around 40º to the apparent wind. The boat didn’t stop or stall, though, and with a bit of judicious trimming, she kept moving.

The Elan Impression 43 isn’t a demanding boat to sail, and the setup is intentionally simple. There’s a 9/10ths fractional rig, with a deck-stepped spar from Selden, controlled with a bifurcated backstay, which in turn is controlled with a mechanical tensioner. In the conditions and with no need to de-power, we didn’t touch it.

An instrument repeater on the side of the pedestal is easily visible when sitting outboard. Photo: David Rajapakse

The mainsheet blocks form a bridle atop the coachroof, with the mainsheet attachment midway along the boom. There’s no traveller, so leech tension is controlled with the kicker. This makes the boat slightly less close-winded, as you can’t have mainsail twist as well as a centred boom. It’s a minor compromise most cruisers will be happy to live with.

Similarly, with the optional genoa that the test Elan Impression 43 was fitted with – a smaller self-tacker comes as standard – the sheet cars are pin stopped, rather than being towable, but it’s another bit of string you don’t need to worry about.

The jib sheets are led back through fairleads tucked in beside the coachroof to Harken 50ST primary winches just forward of the wheels, while the mainsheet is taken to the powered coachroof winch. Tacking with the genoa then can be handled entirely from the helm. All other controls are led aft from the mast through ducts to the coachroof clutches.

One advantage of the increased beam is that the L-shaped seats mean that non-sailing crew can tuck themselves out of the way. While this cockpit arrangement is becoming more common, the high cockpit coamings set the Elan Impression 43 apart.

Even without the sprayhood set, it feels incredibly secure and protected – ideal if you have children or non-sailors aboard. Bracing for crew is provided by tables either side of a central walkthrough.

A large forepeak is immediately behind the anchor locker. Note the furling gennaker on the bowsprit. Photo: David Rajapakse

Drop leaves allow these to be used separately, or to join them up into one big table. Sun-worshippers will also be delighted that the tables can slide down to form larger lounging areas.

Deck access on the Elan Impression 43 is good via the walkthrough ahead of the wheels, which are set on stylish pedestals, sweeping up from the side deck. Jefa steering connects each wheel to its respective rudder.

As with all Elans, the steering remains separate, save for a solid tie bar between the quadrants, which, they claim, obviates the need for emergency steering, as the rudders can be disconnected and used independently if one is out of action.

The conditions weren’t enough to feel the Elan Impression 43 fully powered up, but in 11 knots true, the helm felt light, balanced and precise with no play between the wheels.

My only criticism was that there was a lack of feedback to the wheels – possibly a symptom of the conditions, or rudders that are so well balanced that they deaden the feel somewhat, as I found on the Elan E4. Keeping the Elan Impression 43 in the groove, at least in these conditions, needed a bit of concentration on the telltales and instruments.

Genoa cars are adjustable with a stopper. Photo: David Rajapakse

After a quick lunch, the wind built back up to 8-10 knots. Upwind, the additional breeze showed that we could get slightly higher on the wind, sitting between 35° and 38° to the wind, and tacking through 90°-100° on the compass.

Neat details

At the transom, the helm is enclosed by two boxes that form helm seats and stowage. On our test version of the Elan Impression 43, these had been fitted with a fridge and a gas grill, the latter of which is used from the electrically lowered bathing platform.

Liferaft stowage is provided between these boxes, also housing the bathing ladder. One nice little detail was that a line for the emergency ladder is led down to the waterline via a duct, making it neat as well as easy to operate should you fall in at your mooring. Access to the steering quadrants and tie bars is through the bulkhead aft of the aft cabins.

A flat-cut gennaker helps the boat slip along nicely in light airs. Note the fair run of water off the stern creating little drag. Photo: David Rajapakse

As the wind started to fade away, we set the furling asymmetric off the bowsprit for a gorgeously gentle reach back into the bay past the old town of Piran, slipping along at 6-6.5 knots with barely a ripple, and with that we were back in harbour and ready to slake our thirst.

We had taken the bimini down for the test sail, and resetting it provided some very welcome shade as we made the most of the extensive cockpit to put our feet up and chew the cud over a cold beer.

Saloon seating offers enough space to seat 10 around the table, amid classy design touches from Pininfarina. Photo: David Rajapakse

Overnight on the Elan Impression 43

I was lucky enough to stay aboard for two nights, making this a 36-hour test, rather more than the usual handful of hours I get aboard. After all, owners of a cruising boat are going to spend more time aboard in harbour or at anchor than under way.

The accommodation has to function when the boat’s heeling over and pitching through waves, but that’s not how it will be experienced for the majority of the time. Elan have sought to completely rethink the accommodation on this boat, and engaged design house Pininfarina for the purpose. The result is striking, though potentially polarising.

Stylistically, the first thing you notice on the Elan Impression 43 is the amount of wood, and not just any wood. Traditional straight-grained timber such as teak and mahogany as well as modern ALPI timbers were eschewed in favour of rustic knotted oak. The swirls and knots of the grain are visually interesting, and the colour is light and attractive.

An L-shaped galley offers good stowage and plenty of fridge space, though lacks bracing for cooking at sea. Photo: David Rajapakse

Given the veneers serve no structural purpose these days, it’s a departure I like, and having stayed on board for a couple of days, I grew to like it more. It felt warm and homely where boats sometimes feel sterile. To keep the looks up to date, however, Pininfarina juxtaposed it with straight lines and matt grey fabrics and finishes, most notably on the overhead lockers. I think it worked, but as with all things aesthetic, others may disagree.

Choices, choices

At the bottom of the companionway you are met by a vast saloon, with a smidge over 2m (6ft 7in) headroom, thanks to the relatively high coachroof, a very generous single-piece table with C-shaped seating, and two folding chairs to accommodate up to 10 people – just as well as the four-cabin charter version of this boat can sleep that many.

There’s a longitudinal galley opposite the table, with a three-burner stove, double sink, aft-facing, front-opening fridge, and a small top-opening one outboard of it, which could also act as a freezer.

Hinge the stool out to sit at the well-sized and practical chart table. Photo: David Rajapakse

Stowage on the Elan Impression 43 is pretty good with a row of overhead lockers to augment those below the worksurface. There aren’t any lockers behind the worksurface, though, and as there’s no island for the galley, this makes it a little less practical than some boats of this size.

Still, the aim has been to maximise the feeling of space using the boat’s prodigious volume. The downside of this is that there is no bracing, were you to use the galley on port tack. In reality, any serious catering on this boat will be done in harbour.

There are stainless steel grab bars along the deckhead, though not full-length, and anyone of diminutive stature might struggle to reach them. I’d be tempted to specify extra grabholds on some of the bulkheads. Ventilation is good throughout, with plenty of opening hatches, and there is decent light from these and the hull windows.

The aft cabins are both a decent size with plenty of light and ventilation. Photo: David Rajapakse

There are a few Elan Impression 43 layout options. The test boat was the three-cabin version, with two doubles aft and an owner’s cabin with en suite forwards. The version I saw back in January also had the fourth cabin – a pullman with two bunk beds tucked to starboard ahead of the saloon – an arrangement that worked surprisingly well.

The test boat also had a chart table aft of the saloon, facing outboard and with a hinge-out stool to sit on. It included decent stowage for charts, and lockers above and below. Simarine digital switching allows for remote control of all the systems on board (including battery isolators), either via the plotter or from your phone, while having physical switches as backup on the back of the panel.

There is an option for a stowage unit in place of the chart table, ideal if you have crew sleeping in the saloon. Facing this to port is the main heads, aft of the galley, complete with separate shower stall, which could double as a wet locker for drip-drying wet gear.

The aft cabins are mirror images of each other, with modest upright lockers with shelves and hanging space, a wide shelf along the hull above the bunk, and bin stowage below the locker and drawers beneath the bed, which is 140cm wide and just over 200cm long.

The owner’s heads includes a folding screen which encloses the shower. Photo: David Rajapakse

Engine options

Between these is the engine compartment, which is well insulated, and was fitted with the top option of an 80hp Yanmar engine (45hp is standard) with saildrive and a 3-bladed Flexofold propeller. This arrangement pushed along at a rapid 8.3 knots at a mere 2,200rpm – the 57hp option would probably be plenty. As it’s a twin-rudder boat, the optional bowthruster is essential for marina manoeuvring.

Finally, the forward cabin on the three-cabin version we tested was well fitted out and extremely comfortable. The only niggle I had was that a ledge got in the way when sitting up in bed leaning against the headboard, but Elan assured me this has already been noted and will be rectified.

The bed (205cm by 140cm) is fairly high in order to accommodate a 270L water tank below (an extra 200L can be added in the saloon), so a couple of steps make access easier, and also double as lockers.

The helm remains light and responsive showing a well-balanced boat. Photo: David Rajapakse

There is space around the tank for infrequently used kit, but bins under the foot end of the mattress and two drawers are a good use of space – the upper of the two houses the saloon folding chairs. There’s a single large locker to port, and a generous heads to starboard, again with a separate shower area.

Elan is proud of its construction method, using vacuum infusion with vinylester resin on the outer skin, a foam core and polyester resin on the inner skin, with solid laminate around the keel stub and rudder posts. Longitudinal hull stringers are vacuum laminated into the hull sides as part of this process, while the keel matrix is bonded in, with additional lamination around the keel area.

It’s a tried-and-tested method that produces stiff and light hulls. The keel of this boat is a relatively long cord L-shape in cast iron, bolted to the moulded keel stub, with a draught of 1.9m as standard or a slightly heavier 1.7m shoal draught option.

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Elan has achieved what it set out to. There is no doubt that this boat will be a comfortable cruiser for family holidays, with the ability to host guests with no sense of being crammed in. The Impression 43 is enjoyable to sail without being demanding; she is easily driven and promises a reasonable turn of speed, though she’s not the most close-winded sailing machine. I’d have liked a little more feel through the wheel, but otherwise her handling was vice-free. The cockpit and deck worked well for a crew of two and felt extremely safe and well-protected at sea, with the option for extra crew to get involved with, or avoid, the sailing activity. Controls are simple but effective and the rig seemed well-balanced in the conditions, though not over-canvassed. Below decks, she is spacious and genuinely stylish. The layout works well, though I’d want some more hand holds. It’s a shame we didn’t have chunkier conditions in which to test both the layout and the performance.

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Introducing this Humphrey design by Elan has everything you wish for. Inviting atmosphere, an abundance of space below decks, good sail performance, excellent layout with 2 cabins and big master cabin, has not been used much, easy to handle with furling sails, etc. Construction is good and solid with the modern infusion build method, ensuring good build quality. 2nd Owner from new and only been used for family sailing. So what is keeping you from viewing the is Elan Impression 434?

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Elan Marine Elan Impression 434 Boat for Sale

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• mechanical and rigging
• Manufacturer: Elan Marine
• Location: Plymouth
• LOA: 44'0" (13.40m)
• Beam: 13' 9'' (4.18m)
• Keel: Fin keel
• ID no.: 1011231
• Heating: Webasto Airtop 5000
• Watertank Size: 500 Litres
• Engine Make: Volvo Penta D2-55
• Horsepower: 55hp
• Drive Type: Saildrive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 230 Litres
• Cruise Speed: 6.5 Knots
• Top Speed: 7.5 Knots
• Engine Hours Starboard: 436.3

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The Elan Impression 434 is a real blue water cruiser; the 434 model is part of Elans cruising range of yachts that were designed with comfort at heart, although the sailing performance, as always was the main focus as well. This Elan 434 is in her first ownership since new; the owners followed every step of the build and commissioning process and visits to the factory in Slovenia together with much research put into the decision to order this model. The boat was delivered to Swanwick in June 2007, and the owners upgraded the spec to the premier model with numerous optional extras included in the premier pack. Since taking delivery of the boat the owners have added to the spec with the Raymarine C80 Chartplotter in the cockpit and AIS is one of these upgrades, they also purchased a new Crusader sails gennaker, with a gennaker Facnor furling system (2011). The saildrive seal was replaced in 2015 as well as an entirely new battery inventory (2016). There are many more upgrades and optional extras listed in this specification so please take note when reviewing this advert. The condition of this boat is excellent there are minimal signs of wear and tear for a used boat, the owners have always had the boat professionally maintained. Owners Comments: Blue Velvet has given us 11 years of fantastic sailing, initially from the delivery cruise between Hamble in August 2007 to the Mayflower Marina in Plymouth. Since then we have sailed as a couple and with friends along the south coast between Dartmouth and Falmouth/Helford River. Also offshore sailing between Cherbourg, the Channel Islands and the French Coast, down as far as Camaret for our main summer cruise of a week/two-week duration. Blue Velvet is set up to have good performance in safety, and one example of this is a journey door to door between Alderny and Plymouth of 12 hours (approx. 100 miles) close reaching with speeds of seven to nine knots. The safety in the design by Rob Humphries is achieved as the keel weight is kept low down by the design of the hull, which has a return/encapsulated stump joint down in the hull before the keel is attached. The other major elements are fuel and water tankage which are positioned low down towards the centre of gravity of the yacht, and this gives excellent balance and handling.

Accommodation

This Elan Impression 434 is the "version two" option, with the owner's cabin, en-suite & separate shower cubicle in the forepeak, & the twin double aft cabins The boat sleeps up to seven guests in three cabins not including the saloon Double V berth owners cabin in the forepeak Saloon with a single portside berth Panoramic ocean air type blinds for fixed windows (premier pack) Chart table to starboard Heads positioned to starboard, aft of the chart table L-shaped galley to port Twin double aft cabins "Dry Mat" under berth cushion anti-condensation mats for all berths Webasto Airtop 5000 diesel fired cabin heating in all cabins, heads & saloon Teak interior joinery

Owners Forward Cabin: Large double V berth Under berth drawer storage Under berth, forward berth storage Hanging lockers to port & starboard Open shelving to port, starboard & forward En-suite with Jabsco sea water toilet & hand basin to port Hot & cold pressurised water, with shower facility Mirror Opening portlight in the en-suite & shower cubicle Separate shower cubicle to starboard with opening portlight Heating outlets in en-suite & shower cubicle, plus removable hanging storage Electric shower pump (premier pack) Opening deck hatch with blackout blind Hull portlights with blinds Reading lights (premier pack) Mains plug socket Heating outlet

Saloon: Large C-shaped seating to port Settee seating to starboard Large saloon table with drop leaf extensions & bottle storage Fixed coachroof windows Large opening deck hatch with blackout blind Reading lights (premier pack) Mains plug socket Above, below and behind seating storage Accessible intermediate floorboard above the bilge sections for added storage Heating outlet Hull portlights

Chart Table: Forward facing chart table to starboard Full-size chart table with chart storage below Cupboard storage Under seat storage Electrical switchboard Instruments Nighttime chart light Mains plug socket

Galley: L-shaped galley to port Three burner gas hob grill & oven Large top loading refrigerator with internal shelves Top loading coolbox Double stainless steel sinks Hot and cold pressurised water Manual cold water pump at the galley sink Splashback panel Cooker & sink covers that have a dedicated storage place (premier pack) Above & below worktop cupboard storage Cutlery drawer storage Open shelve storage Small opening deck hatch

Heads: Jabsco sea water toilet Moulded hand basin Hot & cold pressurised water Shower with removable hanging storage Shower seat Electric shower pump (premier pack) cupboard storage Mirror Heating outlet

Aft Cabins: Twin aft cabins to port & starboard Large double berths Hanging lockers Port cabin has a small seat in front of the hanging locker Open shelving Under berth storage Cupboard with shelf storage Reading lights (premier pack) Hull portlights with blinds Opening cockpit portlights x two in each cabin, with blinds Mains plug sockets Heating outlets

Mechanical and Rigging

Construction: Built by Elan Marine Slovenia in 2007 Launched for the owners in June 2007 at Swanwick UK Designed by Rob Humphreys Constructed with multiaxial GRP laminate with vacuum technology Isophthalic polyester resin for improved mechanical & chemical properties NPG gel coat for optimal chemical resistance against osmosis & mirror finish (blue hull with white boot top) A moulded inner structure that is glued & laminated to the hull Cast iron fin keel Spade rudder Teak laid cockpit floor & cockpit seating (premier pack) Teak pushpit seats (premier pack) Elan premier optional extra pack!! Hull professionally polished in April 2018 New pear hull anode & saildrive anode April 2018 HIN No: SL-ELA43106A707 VAT Paid CE: CAT A  Built to Germanischer Lloyds standard Mechanical: Volvo Penta D2-55, 55hp diesel engine 436.3 engine hours Saildrive transmission Saildrive seal replaced in 2015 Vecta Marine Three blade Kiwi  feathering propellor, with spare blades Ambassador Marine rope cutter Spare original Volvo fixed, three-blade propeller & anode QL 80kg bow-thruster, with 2 x 100ah batteries Webasto air-top 5000 diesel fired cabin heating system Spares for the engine & bow-thruster Electrics: 12V circuit 12V, 100ah engine start battery (new 2016) 3 X 12V, 100ah domestic batteries (new 2016) 2 X 12V bow-thruster batteries (new 2016) 230V shore power system, with a plug socket in each cabin Mastervolt mains battery charger Charging from 60A engine alternator Control panel with voltmeter, fuel & freshwater gauges 2 X 12V socket at the control panel Tankage: Fuel capacity 230 litres in a single plastic tank Freshwater capacity 500 litres in two plastic tanks Water System: Pressurised water system Hot & cold water Hot water from Isotemp calorifier with an immersion heater 12V fresh water pump Rigging: Aluminium Selden spars Deck stepped fractional rig Mastwalker lower mast steps Double spreader rig Windex Stainless steel standing rigging (professional rig check 2018) Mechanical Selden backstay tensioner Selden aluminium shroud protectors Selden rod kicker Selden Furlex 300S genoa roller furling system Aluminium telescopic spinnaker/boom  out pole, with guard-wire storage fittings Selden spinnaker pole track & adjustable slider on the mast (pole uphaul & downhaul led aft to the cockpit) Facnor 1500 roller gennaker furling system (new 2011) Selden bowsprit (new 2011) Terelyne running rigging Sails: Fully battened mainsail by Elan Victory Sails Furling Genoa by Elan Victory Sails Tri-radial gennaker by Crusader Sails (new 2011) on a Facnor 1500 roller furler & torque rope (new 2011)

Navigation Aids: In the Cockpit; Raymarine C80 Chartplotter with GPS Garmin GPS map 172C AIS linked with the chartplotter Raymarine P70 3.5", LCD autopilot controller, with sea talk NG connectivity (new 2015) Raymarine ST6002 autopilot with giro Raymarine ST 60 log/speed Raymarine ST 60 depth Raymarine ST 60 wind speed & direction Raymarine ST 60 wind close hauled Raymarine 2kw Raydome mounted on the mast

At The Chart Table: Yeoman chartplotter that's linked to the Raymarine instrumentation Raymarine 54 DSC, VHF radio McMurdo ICS Nav6 navtex, integrated with the Raymarine instruments Digital weather station

Ground Tackle: Lofrans Project X2 1000W electric anchor windlass Delta anchor Chain & warp Stainless steel double bow roller

Deck Gear: Harken #48, self-tailing, two-speed, genoa sheet winches x two (upgrade from the #46.2 as the standard option) Harken #40, self-tailing, two-speed halyard winches x two Harken #16, self-tailing single speed furling winch for genoa Rutgerson RC 1000 rope clutches x 8 Rutgerson RC 750 rope clutch Rutgerson genoa tracks with adjustable fine-tune cars (adjustable from the cockpit) Rutgerson mainsheet traveller (positioned on the coachroof) Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit & stanchions Port & starboard stainless steel boarding gates (premier pack) Stainless steel grab bars Two x large opening deck hatches Four x small opening deck hatches Large fixed deck window (allows excellent light into the interior of the boat) Teak step moulded into the cockpit coaming, to enable secure transfer into the cockpit from the deck (premier pack) Walk through transom to bathing platform Cockpit table Teak cup holders(premier pack) Teak sliding hatch trim (premier pack)

Safety Equipment: All Safety equipment listed & included in the sale have no warranties given from the vendor or broker The purchaser must service the safety equipment & ensure that it is appropriate for his purposes Seago Leisure 6 person liferaft (needs a service) Danbuoy Seame Electronic radar reflector Deck light Navigation lights Safety lights underneath the companionway & saloon steps (premier pack) Manual bilge pump Electric bilge pump Fire extinguishers

Equipment: Avon inflatable dinghy Honda four stroke outboard engine Canvas sprayhood with stainless steel frame also has extra grab handles (premier pack) Canvas stack pack with lazyjacks Canvas wheel covers Cockpit table covers (with a transparent window to view the chart plotter when covered) Cockpit cushions Pushpit seat cushions Various warps & fenders Two x fender steps Kenwood AM/FM/RADIO/CD player & Kenwood speakers in the cockpit & saloon

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Elan Marine Impression 434 (2008) for sale in Troon Yacht Haven, United Kingdom

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This Elan Marine Impression 434, located at Troon Yacht Haven in the United Kingdom, is a well-maintained and spacious semi deck saloon yacht designed by Rob Humphreys. Measuring 13.41 metres in overall length with a 3.96-metre beam, this 2008-built vessel is renowned for safe, easy, and rapid passage-making. It offers ample accommodation with a forward double berth cabin, bunk cabin, and two aft double berth cabins. The yacht has been upgraded recently with new standing and running rigging, radar, plotter, autopilot, sprayhood, and other enhancements. Equipped with a Volvo Penta D2 55E 55hp diesel engine and a wide range of amenities including Webasto warm air cabin heating and a Seago inflatable RIB, this Elan 434 ensures both comfort and performance.

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Remarks : This very well equipped and maintained Elan Impression 434, designed by Rob Humphreys, is a extremely spacious, semi deck saloon yacht.  With her excellent design pedigree and an emphasis on safe, easy and rapid passage-making, she is a delight to handle. Bright and roomy saloon makes life aboard very comfortable. Forward double berth cabin, bunk cabin and two aft double berth cabins give plenty of space on this exceptionally seaworthy Elan 434. This Elan 434 is and has had numerous upgrades in last few years, including standing rigging 2022, running rigging 2022-24, radar, plotter and autopilot 2022, sprayhood 2020, further details within specification.

Accommodation : Forward cabin with V double berth, seat, hanging locker, storage, opening roof hatch and hull portlights. Door leading through to the passageway with forward heads to starboard, bunk berth cabin to port. This cabin has hanging locker, storage, opening hatch. From passageway, small step up to saloon with U shaped settee to port with large dining table with storage and drop leaves and to starboard, a bench settee. hull portlights to port and starboard. Small step up with forward facing chart table to starboard and aft of chart table, door to aft heads. L shaped galley to port. Doors to the port and starboard aft cabins. Both cabins with double berths, seat, hanging locker, storage, shelving, hull portlight, two opening portlights to the cockpit.  Central companionway lifts for access to the engine, access also from both aft cabins Hull portlights, opening roof hatch and forward skylights with blinds throughout. Galley Three burner gas stove with oven Stove gas pipes renewed 2022 Microwave with grill/micro facility Top loading fridge with ice box Draining locker Double stainless steel sinks Storage Opening roof hatch Hot and cold water system Glass divider between galley and settee Forward heads Jabsco sea toilet Sink Shower Hot and cold water system Opening roof hatch Storage Aft heads Entry doors from saloon and also from starboard aft cabin Jabsco sea toilet Separate shower compartment Sink Storage Hot and cold water system Portlight and opening roof hatch EUROYACHTS DISCLAIMER The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Inventory : Electronics Raymarine Axiom plotter and digital radar in cockpit 2022 This screen is mounted at aft end of cockpit table Raymarine autopilot at starboard helm 2022 Raymarine ST60+ depth, speed and log in cockpit Raymarine ST60+ wind speed and direction in cockpit         ICOM IC-M423G GPS DSC VHF radio at chart table with remote mike 2022 Transom mounted and detachable Raymarine 3D sonar 2022 Raymarine AIS transmit and receive 2022 Helm compass TV TV aerial Clock and barometer Cockpit Sprayhood with zipped centre section and stainless steel grab rail 2020 Full canopy to enclose the cockpit with stainless steel frame Twin steering wheels with marine suede trim and covers Wood cockpit table with drop leaves, storage and with cover Cockpit table and wheel covers new 2024 Teak seating and cockpit sole Port and starboard lockers Port and starboard lockers under helm seats Lifting transom seat to access the aft platform Cockpit shower Throttle canvas cover 2024 Deck fitting Teak deck Stainless steel pulpit Stainless steel pushpit quarters with wood seats Stainless steel stanchions with twin guard wires Guard wires replaced 2022 Port and starboard gates Lofrans electric anchor windlass Rocna 25kg anchor with Kong swivel 2022 Double bow roller Stainless steel bow protection plate Osculati roller fairleads fitted at bow 2024 Deck hatches handles O rings replaced Simpson outboard davit Outboard bracket Swim ladder Transom fixed fender Various warps and fenders Safety equipment 10 crew liferaft in stainless steel cradle mounted on pushpit new 2022 Liferaft last serviced  Rope cutter Gas pipe to stove renewed 2022 Horseshoe lifebuoy Danbuoy Jackstays 2022 Foghorn 2022 Sartech EPIRB 2022 Manual and electric bilge pumps Webbing jack stays Radar reflector Further information Seago inflatable RIB with inflatable floor included in sale 2022 Hull seacocks replaced with TrueDesign composite lifetime seacocks including collar reinforcements 2023 Keel bolts checked 2023 Rudder stripped and faired 2022 Anodes renewed 2023 Hull portlight frames and windows replaced 2023 Comment This is a 2008 boat, commissioned in 2009. Two owners from new, first owner 2009 to 2022, never chartered.

Mechanical : Volvo Penta D2 55E  55hp diesel engine Sail drive Engine hours, 500  Engine serviced annually Steering serviced 2022 Sail drive diaphragm replaced 2021 Engine controls and bow thruster control at starboard helm Max power bow thruster      Two bow thruster batteries  New propeller 2021  Engine battery 2020    Two domestics batteries 2020 Shore power socket Mastervolt 50A battery charger Webasto warm air cabin heating Sails and rigging Main sail Furling genoa Stack pack bag with lazy jacks Stack pack boot 2024 Two Harken 46 self-tailing winches Two Harken 40 self-tailing winches mounted on coachroof Furlex 300S roller reefing system Standing rigging renewed 2022 Running rigging renewed 2022- 2024 Sails and canvas serviced annually Third reef added 2023 All sheaves on boom and mast inspected and serviced, replaced as required 2023 Mast blocks and traveller blocks replaced 2022 Aft stay block replaced 2023

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