IMPRESSION 50 (ELAN)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.87 ft |
| LWL | 45.14 ft |
| Beam | 15.35 ft |
| Draft | 7.32 ft |
| Displacement | 28,367 lb |
| Ballast | 10,251.5 lb |
| Material | 48’ 8”14.83 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.0 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 159.8 L |
| Fuel | 67.4 L |
| CE category | About275 000€(2017) |
About the IMPRESSION 50 (ELAN)
Hull length: 14.83m / 48.67ft. Shallow keel: draft - 1.85m / 6.08ft; ballast - 4800kg / 10,582 lbs. Optional engine: 80hp Yanmar
The Elan Impression 50 is a performance-oriented cruising yacht designed by Humphreys Yacht Design and built by Elan Yachts in Slovenia between 2017 and 2020. While the exact production volume is not definitively recorded in the source data, the model represents a significant entry in the late-2010s market for large, fractional-rigged cruisers.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for active coastal cruisers and performance-minded sailors who prioritize speed and modern handling over heavy displacement comfort, making it ideal for those who plan to sail frequently in moderate conditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 28367.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.02, the Impression 50 offers moderate offshore capability, though its relatively light displacement and performance-focused design suggest it is better suited for coastal passages than heavy bluewater expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 47.7 and the Nauticat 47, as they share a similar era, fractional sloop rig, and focus on performance cruising with a beamy, stable hull form.
Direct variant of the IMPRESSION 50 (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
35 listings · boat years 2015–2020 · median $226,800
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 49.87ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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