Remarks :
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.
Accommodation :
ACCOMMODATION
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 8
- Headroom: 1.98 m (6 ft 5 in)
- Heads: 1 electric, 1 manual
- Showers: 2
- Heating: Webasto
- Galley: Hob/oven/grill, pressurised water, refrigerator, freezer, microwave
- Flooring: Laminate
- Upholstery: Cream fabric
- Portable washing machine
- Fully rquipped gally, bedding, cruising guide books, stereo & cockpit speakers
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 - NEW September 2025!
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:
- New mainsail - delivery December 2025!
- 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: New - delivery December 2025
- Genoa: Original (North) - Due for replacement - quote for new is 3,500e
- Cruising Chute: Original, used twice