IMPRESSION 43 (ELAN)

About the IMPRESSION 43 (ELAN)

Shallow draft keel (option): -draft: 1.7 m / 5.58 ft -ballast: 3,686 kg / 8,126 lbs Optional engines: -Yanmar 4JH57 -Yanmar 4JH80 Optional water tank: 470 L / 124 Gal. Sail area: -Main: 46.68 m² / 502.5 ft² -Furling main (option): 42.1 m² / 453.2 ft² -Self tacking jib: 34.1 m² / 376 ft² -Genoa (option): 41.3 m² / 444.5 ft² -Gennaker: 118 m² / 1,270 ft²

The Elan Impression 43 is a modern cruising yacht designed by Humphreys Yacht Design and built by Elan Yachts (SLO), with production starting in 2023. As a recent model with an unknown total build count, it represents the latest iteration of Elan's performance-oriented cruising line.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize modern fractional sloop rigging and efficient interior layouts over heavy bluewater displacement.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 24471.31 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.92, the boat offers moderate offshore stability, though its relatively light displacement and fin keel suggest it is better suited for coastal and nearshore passages than heavy ocean voyaging.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, beamy hulls, and target the same market of modern coastal cruisers.