ELAN Impression 43

It will come as no surprise to anyone that the hull and sail plan have been designed by Humphreys Yacht Design. Rest assured that the yacht will have excellent sailing characteristics, even when fully loaded for larger displacement yachts.

The aesthetics of the yacht have been designed in collaboration with the Pininfarina design studio, a relationship that resulted in the award-winning Elan E6 and now continues with the Elan Impression 43.

The hull and sail plan are optimised to facilitate short-handed sailing. Elan's distinctive 3D VAIL composite technology creates a lightweight, rigid and incredibly safe construction style. The VAIL, or vacuum infusion lamination process, creates a solid hull without imperfections or air bubbles, which, combined with the vinylester outer layer, makes the yacht osmosis-proof. The "3D" part of the vacuum infusion lamination is applied to the vertical and side spars, which ensures the best mechanical properties of the hull and rigging and is the secret of the Elan's famous hull stiffness.

The deck is also built using VAIL technology, which adds to the lightness and durability of the yacht while improving the mechanical properties of the composite. In addition, the construction process is safer for workers and the environment, as it protects workers from chemical exposure and reduces waste.

The yacht is equipped with twin rudders, designed by Humphreys Yacht Design, rudders built in-house in epoxy and optimised for stiffness, endurance and control. The twin rudder design allows the boat to be steered with the fingertips and reduces the tendency to broach.