2008 Elan 434 Impression

FOR SALE ELAN 434 FROM 2008 - 4 CABIN 2 HEAD LAYOUT. The Elan 434, built by Elan d.o.o. in Slovenia in 2008. She features a 4-cabin, 2-head layout and can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests. Powered by a Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine delivering 55 hp (41 kW), the engine has approximately 7,700 operating hours. The yacht is equipped with 4 AGM batteries and shore power, while the hot and cold pressurised water system is supplied with hot water through the engine and calorifier. The interior offers a generous and practical layout, with three double cabins, one bunk cabin, a spacious saloon and two heads. The saloon features a U-shaped settee, dining table, chart table, ample storage, opening hatch with sun shade and portholes. The galley is equipped with a stainless-steel double sink, refrigerator, gas cooker and oven. The forward main cabin provides a double berth, storage, opening hatch with sun shade and portholes. The forward starboard cabin features two bunk beds and storage, while the two aft cabins each offer a double berth, storage, opening hatch with sun shade and portholes. Both heads include a toilet, shower, sink, mirror and storage. The yacht benefits from a well-equipped cockpit with carbon steering wheels, an integrated cockpit table, exterior shower, refrigerator, oven and gas cooker. A Max Power bow thruster provides additional manoeuvrability. The bimini canopy and sprayhood, both with stainless-steel frames, were renewed in 2022. Her sailing inventory includes Selden aluminium spars, a 2-spreader aft-swept rig, rigid boom vang, stainless-steel standing rigging, slab-reefing main, Furlex mainsail furler, and lazyjack system. The furling North Sails mainsail, measuring 46.47 m², and furling North Sails genoa, measuring 52.47 m², were both replaced in 2023. Sail handling is supported by two Harken 2-speed 40 manual winches and two Harken 2-speed 46 manual winches. Navigation equipment includes Raymarine ST60 speed, depth and wind instruments, Raymarine P70 autopilot, Raymarine RAY49-E VHF and a B&G V7 GPS chartplotter, together with engine monitoring instruments, radio receiver and Pioneer stereo/CD radio. The yacht is also equipped with a new Lofrans electric anchor windlass, anchor with 30 metres of chain, dinghy and outboard-motor bracket. The hull, deck and superstructure are finished in white fibreglass, with teak in the cockpit and on the cockpit benches. The interior combines fibreglass with wood, creating a practical and comfortable cruising environment. With a hull length of 13.00 metres, a beam of 4.18 metres and a draft of 1.95 metres, the Elan 434 offers an excellent balance of interior volume, sailing performance and cruising capability. She has a maximum displacement of 12,100 kg, a 270-litre fuel tank and a generous 770-litre freshwater capacity. Flying the Croatian flag and EU VAT paid, this Elan 434 is presented as a well-equipped and spacious cruising yacht, with updated sails from 2023 and renewed cockpit canvas from 2022.