Is this the perfect Med cruisers? | Elan Impression 43 review | Yachting Monthly

Elan has once again turned to Rob Humphries to design their new Elan Impression 43 which replaces the Impression 434. Theo Stocker spent a few days onboard to see how she fared.
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[@user-ek1qt2le5n]

Great tour and very balanced informative presentation. No cheerleading, and frank identification of pros & cons.

[@grahamt8434]

When you get up here using the hand hold the top of the table seems the shift. Is it not secured correctly or is it broken already? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjNgaujrbmtb9E

[@Nixontheman]

These are very good boat reviews

[@paulpaul9914]

There's problems with the hull window aesthetics generally & window positioning for sitting average height person horizon viewing ability.

[@user-ek1qt2le5n]

I am currently shopping for a large sailboat and have been focusing on the Taiwan built classics as I love the teak. I was surprised that I liked the windows in this Elan, which provide a view of the ocean level. I love the old classics' porthole windows, but if they are too high, and don't allow occupants to see out, they create a submarine vibe which is more likely to trigger claustrophobia.

[@johnny_123b]

Elan makes some impressive yachts

[@albertofourie3294]

Unappealing as a sailboat! However, probably fine if you're not a sailor and just want to pot around and entertain your friends.

[@kkklllaaa1234]

Ok boomer

[@n.o.b.1907]

No it is not. It is a floating fat caravan.

[@PrivateUsername]

I guess I'm a Luddite, but I'd rather have a tiller - even at that size.

[@JamesFrance2]

Why are these new boats so ugly?

[@paulpaul9914]

Uglyness non inversely correlates with competitive price apparently.

[@puertola7186]

Another Botox-ed design. Elan flip-flops the design of this size with no real improvements every 2 years or so. I would instead take an Azuree 46 on any given day.

[@toddhurdon2016]

The monohull IMO is like legacy auto still building ICE vehicles. Why should i live live life on a lean, roll at anchor and cook in a culvert….

[@paulpaul9914]

Automagical wind force compensation & width issues etc.