Elan Impression 50.1 Buyer's Guide
The Elan Impression 50.1 is a Humphreys-designed deck-saloon cruiser built by Elan Yachts, aimed at couples or families who want efficient sailing and a roomy live-aboard at anchor. On the brokerage market it appears in both private and ex-charter form, and the layouts and equipment below reflect what buyers are likely to meet rather than any single listing.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard boat is a three-cabin, three-head arrangement, but the used market skews toward the four-cabin, three-head charter layout, with both available. A further five-cabin, two-head option exists. Two of the three interior plans feature a forward cabin divisible by a movable solid partition, useful for separating owners from guest space. The saloon can convert to a double berth, and the forward transverse galley sits at the point of minimum motion with a proper nav table amidships.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted items on offered boats include chartplotter, bimini, cockpit shower, air conditioning, autopilot, and teak decks. Beyond those, buyers will often see heating, inverter, bow thruster, AIS, electric winches, swim platform, radar, watermaker, and hot water. The bow thruster is worth noting: it eases docking for any skipper and is a common factory or owner addition. For energy and autonomy, an inverter and often a watermaker support longer stays off-grid, while electric winches and a bow thruster reduce crew workload. Less commonly, boats may carry solar, a furling main, gennaker, freezer, EPIRB, or life raft as owner upgrades. Canvas and sail handling usually centre on the bimini and cockpit shower; a furling main is a less frequent find. Navigation commonly bundles chartplotter, autopilot, AIS, and radar.
What to Inspect
The deck-saloon raised centre opens a large space for the diesel and vital systems, so check that machinery access is clean and unobstructed. Verify the anchor windlass remote and chain counter function if fitted, since the builder markets single-handed anchoring through that system. Where a large bathing platform is installed, confirm the transom close-up and hinge integrity, as the design intent is to close the stern for safety. Inspect the Iroko veneer joinery and solid trim for moisture or delamination, and on four-cabin ex-charter boats look closely at the movable forward partition and high-use heads for wear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Croatia, Thailand, and the United States. When viewing, prioritise: confirm the layout matches your plans (three-, four-, or five-cabin); test the bow thruster and powered winches for helm-reachable function; inspect the transom platforms and windlass remote; and check the raised saloon systems space and joinery. Charter history is common, so gauge interior wear accordingly.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Elan Impression 50.1. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 2 | $669,888 | — |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $392,042 | -41.5% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $390,502 | -0.4% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $178,883 | -54.2% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $392,042 | +119.2% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $390,922 | -0.3% |
| Apr 26 | 9 | $390,922 | 0.0% |
| May 26 | 4 | $375,240 | -4.0% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $375,240 | 0.0% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $407,729 | +8.7% |
Where they're listed
Elan Impression 50.1 listings appear across 2 countries. Croatia has the most listings with 14 (87.5%), followed by Thailand.
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