Elan Impression 40
Description
The Elan Impression 40 is a premium cruising sailboat from Elan Yachts' Impression line, designed by Rob Humphreys (Humphreys Yacht Design, UK) and built in Slovenia from 2013 to 2019 (with an updated 40.1 variant introduced around 2020). Emphasizing luxury and performance in a 40-foot package, it features a spacious Mediterranean cockpit, high-end woodwork, and vacuum-infused construction for lightweight strength. With about 50–60 units produced, it's tailored for family coastal cruising or light blue water passages, offering easy dual-handed sailing, ample living space, and a CE Category A ocean rating.
Construction Details
| Designer | Rob Humphreys |
|---|---|
| Builder | Elan Yachts |
| Length | 40.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.83 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.75 ft |
| p | 42.67 ft |
| e | 15.92 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.83 ft | 12.75 ft | 42.67 ft | 15.92 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.67 ft - (13006 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.92 ft - (4852 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.74 ft - (13637 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.02 ft - (13722 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 348.75 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.06 ft - (11601 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.53 ft - (5038 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.77 ft - (10293 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.66 ft - (4468 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 278.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.19 ft - (13774 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.29 ft - (6184 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.9 ft - (13076 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.12 ft - (5828 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 432.04 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 794 ft² |
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