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2006 Elan 38' (11.58 m) Impression

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part)

YoungBloods

### Priced to sell! Must be sold by hurricane season! ### Elan yachts are well regarded for their solid construction, good sailing performance, and practical interiors, making them popular among cruising sailors. Well equiped and maintained. Ready to continue sailing the Caribbean dream.

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Flag of Registry: Gibraltar

Port of Registry: Gibraltar

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Vessel ID#     Last Updated: 2026-01-13 20:13:37

FEATURES:
   New main and genoa
   Copper coat antifouling
   Elan build quality & performance
   Coastal and offshore cruising
   ● Caribbean or Mediterranean island hopping
Notable Upgrades:
Tenders: ● Highfield dinghy (~7 years old) ● Tohatsu 6 hp outboard (2023, +/-7 hours)
   Date Listed: 01/13/2026

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.


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

●       “Ective” 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


Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: ELA38187F606

LOA: 37' 11'' (11.56 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 2006

Documented Year: 2006

Beam: 12' 11''

LWL: 36' 11''

Draft Max: 5' 11''

Cabins: 3

Sleeps: 8

Double Berths: 2

Queen Berths: 1

Heads: 2

Maximum Speed: 10 Knots

Cruise Speed: 8 Knots

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Finish: Gelcoat

Hull Shape: Displacement

Bridge Clearance: 54' 4''

Fuel Tank: 45 Gallons (170.34 Liters)

Fresh Water: 106 Gallons (401.25 Liters)

Holding Tank: 16 Gallons (60.57 Liters)

Gross Tonnage: 8

Displacement: 18500 lbs

Dry Weight: 18500

CE Certified: Yes

Designer: Rob Humphreys

Builder: Elan Yachts

Tender HIN: HFM98660C313

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Volvo Penta
  • Engine Model: D2-40
  • Engine Year: 2006
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Sail
  • Power HP: 40.00
  • Power KW: 29.83
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Serial Number: 5102000757
  • Engine Location: Middle

Full Details

INTERIOR 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

o   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

●       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) 

Disclaimer

The 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.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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