YACHT NAME:
2006 Elan Impression 384 YoungBloods
MODEL:
Impression 384
BUILDER:
Elan
YEAR BUILT:
2006
LOCATION:
Sint Maarten
ASKING PRICE:
$79,000
DESIGNER:
Rob Humphreys
HULL:
Fiberglass
CATEGORY:
Sloop
DESCRIPTION:
This 2006 Elan Impression 384 is a capable and comfortable cruising sailboat that has benefited from significant recent upgrades focused on energy independence, sailing performance, and cruising convenience. Known for her solid build quality, generous interior volume, and well-balanced sailing characteristics, the Impression 384 is equally suited for coastal cruising, island hopping, or extended liveaboard use.
### Priced to sell! Must be sold by hurricane season! ###
Current owners bought in Montenegro. This sailboat had done 5-6 years in charter with Montenegrocharter.com company from 2007 to 2012-13.
They’ve sailed and lived the Mediterranean. And have sailed the trade winds to Sint Maarten in fall 2025.
Recent investments include new sails (2024), a modern lithium and solar electrical system, a solar/dinghy arch, and a rigging service completed in 2024, making this vessel particularly attractive to buyers looking for a turnkey cruiser with reduced refit needs.
KEY FEATURES & EQUIPMENT
- Volvo Penta D2-40 diesel engine (40 hp)
- 170 L diesel / 400 L water / 60 L holding tank
- “Active” 200 Ah lithium house battery
- 3 × 280 W IFRI-SOC solar panels with Victron MPPT controllers
- Novopal 1000 W inverter & Victron charger
- Quick 1500 W electric anchor windlass
- Impulsion New mainsail & genoa 120% (2024)
- Highfield dinghy HFUL 260
- 6 hp Tohatsu outboard
ADVANTAGES TO COMPETITORS
- Significant recent investment in sails and energy systems
- Copper coat antifouling (long-term hull protection)
- Strong tankage for a yacht of this size
- Proven Elan build quality and performance hull
- Well-suited for off-grid cruising
IDEAL USAGE
- Coastal and offshore cruising
- Caribbean or Mediterranean island hopping
- Liveaboard cruising
- Owner-operator sailing
REVIEWS
“Elan yachts are well regarded for their solid construction, good sailing performance, and practical interiors, making them popular among cruising sailors.”
— Various European sailing publications
Summary of Dimensions and SpecificationsDimensions
- Length Overall (LOA): approx. 37 ft 11 in / 11.55 m
- Length Waterline (LWL): approx. 36 ft 11 in / 11.25 m
- Beam: 12 ft 11 in / 3.91 m
- Draft: 5 ft 11 in / 1.80 m
- Air Draught: 54 ft 4 in / 16.57 m
- Displacement: approx. 18,500 lbs / 8.4 t
- Ballast: approx. 5,700 lbs / 2.6 t
Builder
- Builder: Elan Yachts
- Naval Architect: Rob Humphreys
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Deck Material: Fiberglass
Engine
- Engine: Inboard Volvo Penta (1)
- Engine Model: D2-40 / (Hours – unknown)
- Serial #: 5102000757 / Product #: 868978
- Total Power: 40 hp / ~30 kW
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Drive: Saildrive
- Drive model: 1308-B
- Drive serial #: 51300629170
- Propeller: 3 blades, bronze
Tanks
- Diesel tank: ~45 US gal / 170 L
- Water tank: ~106 US gal / 400 L
- Holding tank: ~16 US gal / 60 L
Accommodations
- Guest Cabins: 3
- Guest Heads: 1
- Berths: 6–8
- Showers: 1
Registration, Certificates & Taxes
- Flag: Gibraltar
- CE: Category A
- USCG: N/A
- Taxes: No VAT
Additional InformationINTERIOR STYLING, ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUT
Bright and functional cruising interior with excellent ventilation, generous headroom, and practical storage throughout.
- U-shaped galley
- Large central saloon
- Forward owner’s cabin and two aft cabins
MAIN SALON
Comfortable and airy saloon ideal for dining and relaxing.
- Convertible saloon seating
- Dining table
- Ample storage
MASTER STATEROOM
Forward owner’s cabin with generous berth and storage.
- V-berth
- Hanging lockers
- Overhead hatches
Master Head
- Marine toilet Jabsco
- Sink & shower
- Holding tank
GUEST CABIN
Two aft cabins offering excellent space for guests.
- Double berths
- Storage lockers
GALLEY
Well-equipped cruising galley.
- Gas stove, 2006
- Isotherm Refrigerator, model: 42009BA100000, 2.5 ft³
- Pressurized fresh water
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Practical navigation setup suitable for coastal and offshore cruising.
ELECTRONICS
- Raymarine autopilot (2006)
- Raymarine wind indicator
- Garmin VHF 115i radio (2023)
- Depth sounder AirMat P319
- Speedometer AirMat 2039901
HELM
- Wheel steering
- Engine controls
- Ray Marine Cockpit instruments
- Plotter, wind, depth, autopilot
CONSTRUCTION, HULL & DECK
HULL & FITTINGS
Solid GRP construction.
- Cupper coat antifouling (2021)
- Thru hull: Original, brass
DECK & FITTINGS
Functional deck layout optimized for cruising.
- Teak cockpit
- Sprayhood & bimini Sunbrella (2024)
- Strong SS Solar / dinghy arch 40 mm (2024)
COCKPIT
Comfortable cockpit for sailing and entertaining.
- Cockpit shower
- Cockpit speakers
GROUND TACKLE
- Primary anchor: Bruce 44 lbs / 20 kg
- Primary chain: 10 mm × 120 m
- Secondary anchor: 33 lbs / 15 kg / DC anchor
- Secondary chain: 8 mm × 40 m
- Electric anchor windlass (1500 W, 2022) with Quick hand control
MAST & RIGGING
Aluminum mast with serviced standing rigging.
- Selden Mast, full length
- Mast height
- Genoa pole: no
- Rigging serviced in 2024
SAILS & WINCHES
Recently renewed sail inventory.
- Impulsion Mainsail (2024)
- Impulsion 120% Genoa (2024)
- 4x Harken Winches Size 32, Serviced: 2025
- Electric Winches: no
SHIP SYSTEMS
ENGINE & MECHANICAL
Reliable Volvo Penta diesel installation.
- Volvo Penta D2-40 (2006)
- Engine hours : unknown
- Engine service log: serviced at recommended hours
PLUMBING & TANKAGE
- Pressurized fresh water
- Hot water system: none
- Holding tank
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, LIGHTING & CHARGING
Modernized electrical system optimized for autonomy.
- Ective 200 Ah LiFePo4 battery (2021)
- Fiamm 80 Ah AGM starter battery Titanium Pro (2025)
- Victron battery charger, blue power, 12V, 30 Amp, 3 outputs
- Novopal 1000 W inverter TechSine TS1000 (2023)
- IFRI-SOL 3 × 280 W solar panels, IF-P280-60 (2024)
- Victron 3 × MPPT 100/20 controllers
GAS SYSTEM
- Gas stove and oven (2006)
- Dedicated gas installation
- Gas/CO2 detector: no
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- SeaFlo Bilge pump, 1100 gph
- Manual bilge pump: Yes
- 4× Adult life jackets (2022)
- 8× fenders
EXTRAS
DINGHY
- Highfield dinghy (~7 years old)
- Tohatsu 6 hp outboard (2023, +/-7 hours)
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
