IMPRESSION 50.1 (ELAN)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.8 ft |
| LWL | 45.14 ft |
| Beam | 15.35 ft |
| Draft | 7.32 ft |
| Displacement | 28,367 lb |
| Ballast | 793.7 lb |
| Material | 20’ 10”6.34 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.0 kn |
Accommodation
| Water | 14.5 L |
| Fuel | 1.6 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the IMPRESSION 50.1 (ELAN)
Updated version of the IMPRESSION 50. Hull length: 14.83m / 48.67ft Shallow keel: draft - 1.85m / 6.08ft; ballast - 4810kg / 10,604 lbs. Optional engine: 80hp Yanmar
The Elan Impression 50.1, designed by Humphreys Yacht Design and built by Elan yachts (SLO) in 2020, is a modern fractional sloop with a displacement of 28367.0 lb. As a recent model with a production count of ?, it represents the latest iteration of Elan's performance-oriented cruising line, featuring a LOA of 49.8 ft and a beam of 15.35 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for performance-minded coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize speed and modern amenities over heavy bluewater provisioning. Its fractional rig and relatively light displacement make it ideal for those who enjoy active sailing in protected waters rather than long-term offshore isolation.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.02 and a displacement of 28367.0 lb, the Impression 50.1 is designed primarily for coastal and inshore use rather than serious bluewater passages. Its fin keel and fractional rig prioritize performance in moderate conditions, making it less suited for heavy offshore weather compared to heavier, full-keel designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 50.1 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50.2, as they share similar fractional rig configurations, beamy hulls, and a focus on interior volume and performance. These models also target the same market of owners seeking a balance between racing capability and comfortable coastal cruising.
Direct variant of the IMPRESSION 50.1 (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
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 2020–2024 · median $391,379
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 49.8ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the IMPRESSION 50.1 (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.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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