IMPRESSION 40 (ELAN)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.04 ft |
| LWL | 32.81 ft |
| Beam | 12.83 ft |
| Draft | 5.91 ft |
| Displacement | 17,637 lb |
| Ballast | 4,012.4 lb |
| Material | 32’ 10”9.99 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 62.9 L |
| Fuel | 22.5 L |
| CE category | About114 000€(2017) |
About the IMPRESSION 40 (ELAN)
Hull length: 11.48m / 38.67ft
The Elan Impression 40 is a modern cruising sailboat designed by Humphreys Yacht Design and built by Elan Yachts (SLO) between 2017 and 2020. While the exact build count is not specified in the available data, this model represents a specific generation of Elan's performance-oriented cruising line.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and modern amenities over heavy offshore provisioning. Its fractional sloop rig and relatively light displacement (17637.0 lb) make it accessible for short-handed sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 17637.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.98, the Impression 40 is designed primarily for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than heavy bluewater passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, which share similar production eras and roles as volume-focused coastal cruisers. These models offer similar fractional sloop rigs and interior layouts aimed at comfort rather than extreme performance.
Direct variant of the IMPRESSION 40 (ELAN)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Asking price by model year
22 listings · boat years 2015–2020 · median $129,492
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.04ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the IMPRESSION 40 (ELAN)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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