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2012 Elan Impression 444

Sardinia, Cagliari, Italy

€189,000
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EU VAT PAID
3 Cabin 'Owner's Version' - Full beam owners cabin aft
Never chartered / Very Well maintained

The 2012 Elan Impression 444 is a sleek and versatile cruising yacht designed for comfort and performance. It offers a spacious interior featuring three well-appointed cabins, making it ideal for family trips or group sailing adventures. The master cabin is located aft, while two additional cabins are situated forward, providing privacy and ample sleeping accommodations for up to six people. The yacht's interior is finished with high-quality materials, offering a cozy yet elegant atmosphere.

On deck, the Elan Impression 444 boasts a spacious cockpit with twin wheels, easy-to-handle sails, and a functional layout designed for both leisurely cruising and more demanding sailing. The yacht’s performance is enhanced by its semi-deck saloon design, which provides excellent natural light and panoramic views from the interior.

Boat's ownership history:

Two owners from new, the first had the boat for 9 years, and originally rigged it for blue water cruising. They completed the ARC in 2014, and did very little sailing until the current owners purchased this Elan Impression 444 in May 2022. Over the past two years the owners have extensively upgraded the boat to make it a comfortable fast Med cruiser.

Some of the upgrades include; 700w Solar, 450Ah Lithium house batteries, 3Kw inverter, Victron monitoring, new AGM start, windlass and bow-thruster batteries, full Copper-coat late 2023, new canvas, spray hood, Bimini, winter enclosure, sun-screens, fore-deck sun bed. New Rocna anchor. New Life Raft and offshore flare pack. New VHF and AIS, TrueDesign thru-hulls and sea cocks, Installed dual SIM industrial router for onboard Wi-Fi, additional mobile range Starlink compatible.

The Volvo Penta D2-55 engine with sail drive has been well maintained with a full engine service, new exhaust elbow, manifold and heat exchanger refurbishment, new lift pump, new sail drive diaphragm and leg overhaul this year.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: AWOL
Make: Elan
Model: Impression 444
Year: 2012
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Elan
Designer: Bill Dixon
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: SIELA44I46E212
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 45'5 ft / 13.84 m
Length Overall: 45'5 ft / 13.84 m
Beam: 13'9 ft / 4.19 m
Max Draft: 6'3 ft / 1.91 m
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Volvo Penta
  • Model: D2-55
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 55hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: SailDrive
  • Engine Hours: 1,526

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Sail
Boat Class: Cruisers, Sloop

Contact

Tim Brouard
Tim Brouard has boats in his blood, having grown up on, and around, them. He has successfully raced and cruised sailing yachts all over the world and has gained many valuable contacts in the industry.

Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Tim has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of the trade. Previous roles included marina operations, new boat sales and commissioning of new boats. He has now been with Nicolle Associates for over 10 years during which he has managed the repair and refit of our clients’ boats and sold brokerage boats around the World.

In his spare time, you will find Tim cruising on his own boat, or cooking up delicious meals as he is an enthusiastic chef.

Tim is a qualified Yachtmaster Offshore.
Nicolle Associates

Office

Nicolle Associates
Saltmakers House, Hamble Point Marina
Southampton,, E19, GB, SO31 4NB
Tel:+44(0)23 8115 7021
Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates 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.



Recent Maintenance and Upgrades

Extensive upgrades under current owner:-
450Ahr Lithium house batteries, 2023
700w Solar, 
3kw inverter
Victron monitoring system
New service battery charger 2023
New starter battery 2023, windlass and bow-thruster batteries 2024
All new canvas, spray hood, Bimini, winter enclosure, window shades, perforated side shade curtains 2024
Sun bathing mattress to fore-deck
Onboard CCTV security
Wi-Fi via twin SIM router 
New 2 station VHF radio 2024
New AIS transponder 2023
Full Copper-coat renew 2023
Sail drive diaphragm replaced 2024
Full engine service, exhaust elbow replaced, new lift pump, heat exchanger refurbished 2024
Refurbished Webasto heater 2024
New life-raft, ocean flare pack
Rig inspection and tension, some running rigging replaced 2023
New Rocna anchor 2024, only been wet twice.
All seacocks/thru hulls replaced with TruDesign composite fittings August 2024
 
General Maintenance:
Fresh Water tanks cleaned 2024 only ever filled via filter
Black water tank and lines cleaned and flushed sender unit cleaned and serviced 2024
Jabsco toilet pumps replaced 2024, new pipe work, anti syphon bend and vent valve replaced to diverter valve
Hot water Cylinder descaled, Electric Element and Pressure relief valve replaced 2023
New domestic water pump 2024

Sale will include:- 
Additional main and genoa 
Spinnaker pole and rigging (however no spinnaker)
Extensive spares, service parts
Tools 
Spare anchor
Fenders, ropes etc
Barbeque, induction hob, electric plancha
Comprehensive library of Manuals for onboard systems and equipment
Saloon table infil

Specifications and Inventory List

Engine and mechanical
Volvo Penta D2-55 engine
Sail drive (new sail drive diaphragm and leg overhaul - 2024)
Full engine service, new exhaust elbow, manifold and heat exchanger refurbishment, new lift pump (March 2024)
Engine hours 1526 (Sep 2024)
Bow thruster (MaxPower CT80)

Rigging
Standing Rigging - original (Inspected and tuned in 2023)
Running rigging - Mostly original, Inmast furling line and Main outhaul replaced in 2023
Furling systems serviced  (Main and Genoa furlers)

Sails
Saturn sails in-mast furling main sail (Good condition - 2012)
Saturn sails furling genoa (Good condition - 2012)
Spare Saturn sails in-mast furling main sail (Good condition - 2012. Heavier cloth that other one)

Covers and canvas (All new in 2024)
Bimini 
Spray hood
Winter Cockpit enclosure
Cockpit sun screens 
Saloon window shades
Foredeck sun bed
 
Outboard Engine/ deck gear 
Outboard engine - Yamaha 9.9Hp 4 Stroke (note - no tender included)
Davits
Outboard engine bracket on stern
Stainless steel arch with solar panels

Electrical
700W Solar panels
AGM Engine start battery (2024)
450Ah Lithium house batteries (2023)
Windlass and bow thruster batteries (2024)
3Kw Victron Multiplus II Inverter
Victron electric monitoring system
Service battery charger (2023)
Dual SIM industrial router for onboard Wi-Fi (Starlink compatible)
CCTV system
Webasto heating system (refurbished 2024)
Galvanic isolator

Navigation equipment
Garmin GS Map 4008 Chart plotter
2 x Garmin GMI 10 Displays at each helm postion 
Garmin Radar
ICOM IC-M423G VHF at Nav station and HM195GB CommandMic at Helm Station (2024)
AIS EMTRAK B954 Transceiver (2023)

Safety equipment
Liferaft (new 2023)
Ocean flare pack (new 2024)
Inflatable Dan Buoy (in need of service)
EPIRB (in need of service)
Horseshoe buoy with light
Soft wood bungs located near each through hull fitting below the waterline
Rocna 25Kg anchor (2024)

Other
Hull Coppercoated in late 2023
All seacocks/thru hulls replaced with TruDesign composite fittings (August 2024)
Fenders 
Mooring lines

Accommodation

The journey in style continues below deck, with an airy interior, clean lines and plenty of natural light coming from various deck and hull windows.

Designed as a semi deck-saloon, the Elan Impression 444 features a large settee around the saloon table on portside and another settee on starboard. With the saloon table folded out it has space for the crew and a few visitors. The saloon offers plenty of space and the generous galley is well equipped with oven, gas burner hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and double sink.

The aft owners cabin features a large island double berth, lots of storage and plenty of natural light. The owner's cabin has an ensuite off to the starboard.

Forward you will find a double vee-berth in the bow, and a double bunk cabin off to port. There is a heads forward to starboard.

The saloon sofa/ table converts to make an additional double bed.

Samsung TV

Curtains over port lights and Oceanair blinds over hatches

Ambient lights

Tankage

Fuel 1 x 230L

Water 3 x 250L

Black water 1 x 100L

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates 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.

  • This vessel is EU VAT paid.
  • As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
  • This boat is lying in Sardinia, Italy.
  • © 2024 Nicolle Associates

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