The Elan impression 434 is a 44.0ft fractional sloop designed by Rob Humphreys and built in fiberglass by Elan Yachts (SLO) between 2005 and 2008.
The Elan impression 434 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Elan impression 434 | ||
| Length | 44 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.71 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Country | Slovenia (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.90 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 30.09 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 202.29 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.77 | ||
| Capsize | 1.90 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.57 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24030 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7230 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.21 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 928 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 60.27 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 409.01 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 427.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.17 ft | ||
| J | 15.68 ft | ||
| P | 48.56 ft | ||
| E | 17.62 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 55 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 71 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 136 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Elan Yachts (SLO) | ||
| Designer | Rob Humphreys | ||
| First built | 2005 | ||
| Last built | 2008 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |