Elan Impression 434, built 2005 is a great example of comfort and performance in a cruising yacht. Known for its spacious layout and solid build quality, this yacht offers a versatile sailing experience. Key features include a bright and airy saloon, ample storage, and a generous cockpit. The sail inventory and engine are in good condition, with all systems regularly serviced. Ideal for coastal cruising or extended voyages, this yacht is ready for its next adventure. A great opportunity for those seeking a reliable and well-kept vessel.
This Elan Impression 434 has been under careful ownership, with routine maintenance and regular checks ensuring it remains in excellent operational condition. A preventative osmosis treatment and a comprehensive survey in 2019 further attest to its readiness for continued use.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this 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 :
NAVIGATION
Chart Plotter: Raymarine
GPS: Raymarine
Radar: Raymarine
AIS: Raymarine
Autopilot: Raymarine
VHF Radio: Icom
Echo Sounder
Log/Speed: Raymarine
DECK
Decking: GRP/Teak in cockpit
Cockpit: Teak decking, table, lockers, shower
Anchors: Yes, with chain/warp
Windlass: Electric (Harken)
Winches: Harken
Boarding Ladder
SAFETY
Life Raft: 4-person Seago Offshore (2021)
Lifebuoys
Radar Reflector
Fire Extinguishers: 3 (2021)
Flares: Expired (2021)
EPIRB
Bilge Pumps: Manual and electric
TANKAGE
Fuel Tank: 270 L
Water Tank: 605 L
Holding Tank: 60 L
CANVAS
Spray Hood
Sail Cover - NEW December 2024
Cockpit table cover - New December 2024
Bimini
TENDER
Dinghy: 2.4 m (2022)
Outboard: Honda 4 (2.2 HP, 5 years old)
MISCELLANEOUS
Preventative osmosis treatment applied
Survey completed in September 2019
KNOWN DEFECTS
Mainsail and genoa due for replacement.
Mechanical :
The Elan Impression 434 is a well-regarded sailing yacht designed by Rob Humphries, combining elegant styling, solid construction, and practical functionality. Built in Slovenia in 2005, this yacht features a GRP hull, deck, and superstructure, complemented by a twin-wheel steering system and a fin keel for excellent maneuverability and performance. With a spacious interior that offers comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people, it is well-suited for family cruising or extended voyages.
HIGHLIGHTS Highlights listed below but included in Full Specs:
Preventative osmosis treatment applied.
Reliable Volvo D-55 engine with a recent service (August 2023).
Extensive cruising range of 500 nautical miles.
Spacious cockpit with teak and GRP decking.
Comprehensive Raymarine navigation suite.
REMARKS This Elan Impression 434 has been meticulously maintained, with regular servicing and updates, including new domestic and starter batteries in July 2024. While some sails are nearing the end of their lifecycle, the yacht remains ready for immediate cruising, offering peace of mind with its well-equipped safety features and practical layout.
CONSTRUCTION
Hull Material: GRP
Deck Material: GRP with teak in cockpit
Superstructure Material: GRP
Keel: Fin keel
Rudder: Spade
Steering: Twin wheel
Built in Slovenia
DIMENSIONS
Length Overall (LOA): 13.4 m (44 ft)
Beam: 4.18 m (13 ft 8 in)
Draft: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
MECHANICAL
Engine: Volvo D-55 (55 HP, 2005) Serviced July 2025
Engine Hours: 2,560
Cooling System: Sea water
Propeller: 3-bladed
Drive Type: Shaft
Fuel Consumption: 3.5 L/h
Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots
Maximum Speed: 7.7 knots
Range: 500 nm
Bow Thruster
ELECTRICAL
Domestic Batteries: 4 (July 2024)
Starter Battery: 1 (July 2024)
Bow Thruster Battery: 1 (July 2025)
Windlass Battery: 1 (July 2024)
Shore Power with cable
RIGGING
Rig Type: Sloop
Standing Rigging: Original
Running Rigging: Checked annually
Features: Stack-pack, lazy jacks, and furling headsail
Lines led aft to cockpit
SAILS
Mainsail: Original (North) - good for 1 - 2 seasons
Genoa: Original (North) - Due for replacement - quote for new is 3,500e
