44' Elan Impressions 434

## 2011 Elan Impression 434 Cruising Excellence

If you are looking for a serious blue-water cruiser that refuses to compromise on comfort, this Elan Impression 434 deserves your attention

Designed by the legendary Rob Humphreys, these deck-saloon cruisers are highly sought after for a reason. They offer the perfect balance of robust construction, predictable handling, and an incredibly bright, spacious interior.
Whether you are planning weekend family getaways or charting a course for extended blue-water cruising, this vessel is built to handle it all with ease.

She is currently lying in beautiful St. Maarten and is ready for her next chapter.

On Deck: Confidence in Any Weather
Step aboard, and you will immediately notice the deep, secure cockpit and high freeboard. This design ensures you and your guests stay dry and comfortable, even when the breeze picks up.

Short-Handed Simplicity: All lines lead cleanly aft to the cockpit, making her remarkably easy to sail single or short-handed.

Dual Helm Control: Twin steering wheels offer excellent visibility, comfortable seating positions, and wide-open access to the transom.

Rob Humphreys Hull: Known for a smooth, sea-kindly ride that tracks beautifully and inspires total confidence in heavy seas.

Below Decks:

A True Home on the Water
The deck-saloon design completely transforms the living experience below. Unlike traditional, dark cabins, this popular 3-cabin, 2-head layout feels more like a waterfront apartment.

Expansive Headroom: Exceptional headroom (nearly 7 feet) creates a remarkably open, airy atmosphere.
* Natural Light: Large, panoramic saloon windows flood the interior with sunshine and keep you connected to your surroundings.

Chefs Galley: The raised L-shaped galley is fully equipped for life at anchor, featuring deep sinks, excellent refrigeration, and ample storage.

Extended Range: Generous fuel and water capacities mean fewer stops at the marina and more time exploring remote anchorages.

Technical Specifications & Inventory

Galley & Comfort
Chef's Galley: Raised L-shaped galley fully equipped for life at anchor with deep sinks and ample storage

Refrigeration: 12V Isotherm refrigeration and freezer

Stove: 2-burner propane stove with oven

Microwave: Included

Water System: Hot & cold pressurized water with a 25L hot water tank

Watermaker: Baitek Pulsar (12V, new 2016, currently pickled)

Climate: Webasto cabin heater

Sails & Rigging
Rigging: New standing rigging (June 2023)

Mast & Pole: 2-spreader Selden mast and spinnaker pole

Main Sail: Fully battened mainsail with slab reefing and Lazy Bag

Headsails: Furling genoa, furling gennaker, and jib with ATN removable cover

Winches: Electric winches (all sails in good condition)

Electronics & Navigation
Instruments: Raymarine ST 60 (Wind / Speed / Depth)

Chartplotter: Raymarine ST 80 Plotter

Communications: Raymarine VHF with AIS, secondary microphone, and cockpit speakers

Compass: Plastimo steering compass

Electrical System
House Batteries: 4 x 100Ah Victron house bank

Equipment Batteries: 2 x 110Ah Victron dedicated for winches and inverter

Thruster/Windlass: 1 x dedicated windlass battery

Solar Power: 2 x 110W solar panels paired with a Victron charge controller

Inverter/Charger: Mastervolt 2000W inverter

Shore Power: 220V system

Anchor & Safety
Ground Tackle #1: Delta 44 anchor with 30 meters of 10mm chain

Ground Tackle #2: Fortress anchor with dedicated chain and rode

Windlass: Lofrans Project X2 electric windlass

Bilge Pumps: High-capacity Utility Puppy 3000 GPH pump with float switch, plus manual backup pump

Safety Gear: Lifesling, horseshoe buoy, 10 standard life jackets, 2 inflatable life jackets, fire extinguishers, and first aid kit

Docking: Heavy-duty dock lines and fenders, plus main tow rope and dedicated dinghy tow rope

Exterior & Hull
Cockpit Comfort: Large cockpit table, custom cockpit cushions, Bimini, and Dodger

Transom: Swim ladder with wide-open sugar-scoop access

Propulsion: Reliable Volvo D2 55hp marine diesel (3,900 hours) with a 3-blade Flex-O-Fold folding propeller

Maneuvering: Sleipner Bow Thruster

Tender (Negotiable)
Caribe 2.9m RIB dinghy paired with a Yamaha Enduro 15hp outboard motor.