Val Elan Impression 40 (2017)

City Zadar

Max. guests

Cabins 3 cabins

Bathrooms 2 bathrooms

With or without skipper

From the pontoon in Zadar, Val Elan Impression 40 feels like a comfortable base for opening the chart towards Silba. Its appeal is not the number of destinations reached, but the quality of time between a manoeuvre, a shared meal and the next anchorage. The boat accommodates 8 people approx. across 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms. That arrangement suits first-time guests who value a simple opening day, especially when berths are agreed before boarding. The route between Silba, Olib and Premuda can change without losing its appeal when wind or mood suggests another pace.

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Val Elan Impression 40: a departure from Zadar designed for enjoying the Adriatic — from Zadar to Olib aboard Val Elan Impression 40

  • Model: Elan Impression 40
  • Year: 2017
  • Maximum capacity: 8 people approx.
  • Cabins: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Length: 11,90 m approx.
  • Beam: 3,91 m
  • Draft: 1,80-2,00 m depending on keel
  • Weekly price: From €2,500/week

From Zadar, Silba is a useful first reference for settling the boat, seeing how everybody feels and choosing a pause. Olib can become the main stop, while Premuda is kept for a day with good light, stable weather and genuine appetite to continue.

Val Elan Impression 40 does not need a crowded itinerary to feel rewarding. Its 11,90 m approx. length and 3,91 m beam give first-time guests who value a simple opening day a base where a quiet meal or an afternoon at anchor matters as much as mileage. As a 2017 sailing yacht, it suits a route that allows everyone to learn the boat before continuing to Olib.

The starting price is €2,500/week. A simple list of inclusions and extras, particularly fuel, cleaning, harbours and skipper, keeps the final day free from avoidable questions about payment.

Life on board is organised around 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms. For a party of up to 8 people approx., common areas are best kept for meals and rest, with luggage inside the cabins. That leaves the cockpit and deck passages clear from the departure in Zadar.

The combination of 11,90 m approx. length, 3,91 m beam and 1,80-2,00 m depending on keel draft defines much of its character. There is space to enjoy on board, although berthing is easier when one person has lines and fenders ready before arrival.

With a flexible plan and a careful handover, Val Elan Impression 40 is enjoyable from the first manoeuvre. Silba, Olib and Premuda are possibilities; the measure of the trip is returning to Zadar rested and eager to go again.

Equipment

Length:11 m.

Beam Beam: 3 m.

12V Socket

220V socket

Air conditioning

Ambiental lighting

Automatic Inflatable Life Jacket

Autopilot

Barometer

Bathing platform

Battery charger

Bed linen

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Boat location

Three ways to cruise from Zadar on Val Elan Impression 40 — cruising towards Silba with room for Premuda · suited to first-time guests who value a simple opening day

One day on Val Elan Impression 40: from Zadar to Silba via Olib — the character of Val Elan Impression 40 near Olib

The middle day combines a comfortable passage to Silba with real time to enjoy the place. Olib is a second reference, not a compulsory target. Lunch on board, time ashore or another swim are chosen once everybody understands the boat and without pressure to complete a list.

For a short outing, Silba brings enough change of scenery without consuming the day in transfers. Val Elan Impression 40 remains at anchor for lunch, swimming and rest. The return begins in daylight and ends calmly, with luggage away from the passages.

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Two days on Val Elan Impression 40: from Zadar to Olib via Premuda — Silba as a first stop for first-time guests who value a simple opening day

Val Elan Impression 40 towards Premuda: Three days at an unhurried pace — from Zadar to Olib aboard Val Elan Impression 40

What travellers say about Val Elan Impression 40 and the stop at Silba

5

2 reviews
  • user review

    Iván P.


    Professional departure, easy communication and a stress-free return. We would repeat it with one more night.

  • user review

    Jana P.


    The return coincided with heavy harbour traffic. Leaving enough margin kept that detail from affecting the trip.

Time aboard Val Elan Impression 40 between Silba, Olib and Premuda — an approach designed for first-time guests who value a simple opening day

The departure improves when everybody arrives in good time; lines, fenders and documents are located before the engine starts. With the boat settled on its course, the swimming stop is chosen for shelter and depth, not only photographs. When the party wants more swimming and fewer miles, an updated forecast makes a change of plan feel entirely normal. Before the party divides the cabins for the night, one well-chosen stop matters more than a long list.

The first morning in Zadar works best without a rush; every guest finds a place without filling the cockpit with bags. In the opening miles on Val Elan Impression 40, the day finds a natural balance between cruising and rest. If the wind changes during the afternoon, nobody loses the experience by dropping a late stop. The final conversation of the day often begins on deck; the crew discovers that slow travel can still feel far-reaching.

An early coffee leaves room to study the forecast; nobody must learn everything, but everybody knows whom to ask. After the party has found a comfortable pace, the deck feels better when it is not a permanent corridor. When choosing between Olib and Premuda, the simpler choice leaves time to cook, swim or go ashore. As evening settles over Val Elan Impression 40, water, batteries and weather are checked for an easy start.

As the harbour wakes around Val Elan Impression 40, the crew discusses the route and keeps one simple alternative. During the passage towards Silba, one person keeps watch while another checks position and the next mark. While daylight still allows two shelters to be compared, shortening the stage often creates a fuller afternoon aboard. A night near Olib is more enjoyable; memories grow from simple details and generous time together.

Val Elan Impression 40 technical data — between Silba and Olib on Val Elan Impression 40

Model Elan Impression 40
Air conditioning Yes
Listed length 11,90 m approx.
Galley Yes
Chart table Yes
Keel depth 1,80-2,00 m depending on keel
Shipyard Elan Yachts
Typical cruise 7-8 knots at cruising speed
On-board bathrooms 2
Beam 3,91 m
Architects/Design Rob Humphreys / Elan Design
Water reserve 240-510 L depending on version
Solar panels Yes
Sound system Yes
Mast height 18,4 m approx.
Safety Yes
CE certification A8 / B10 approx.
Electronics Yes
Genoa area approx. 31-38 m2
USB sockets in cabins Optional
Cabin layout 3
Optional services Catering, transfers, provisioning and tailor-made routes
Maximum occupancy 8 people approx.
Wi-Fi on board Optional
Dishwasher Optional
Construction material Fiberglass / GRP
Fridge/freezer Yes
Displacement 8,0 t approx.
Dinghy/Tender Yes
Interior saloon Interior saloon or cabin area depending on layout
Generator Optional
Crew With or without skipper
Leisure equipment air conditioning, autopilot, GPS plotter, bimini top, outdoor shower
Bimini and sun area Yes
Bathing platform Folding bathing platform
Watermaker Optional
Barbecue Optional
Power unit 29-40 hp depending on unit
Fuel reserve 170 L approx.
Year 2017
Total sail area 74-82 m2 approx.
Mainsail area approx. 43 m2
Outdoor shower Yes
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Val Elan Impression 40 equipment: what to locate during handover — Zadar, Silba and a route for first-time guests who value a simple opening day

Handover is the best time to walk through Val Elan Impression 40 calmly and connect each item with a real situation. Nobody needs to memorise everything: several people should know where essential equipment is kept, how it is left after use and whom to call if something differs from the agreement.

  • Safety and swimming. Everybody knows where to find «lifejackets», «swimming ladder» and «dinghy». The briefing also covers movement on deck, when passages stay closed and what happens before entering the water. Rules are adapted when children or first-time guests are aboard.
  • Navigation and communication. «GPS plotter», «VHF radio» and «autopilot» are reviewed while the boat is secured. A second person repeats the basic sequence so the route does not depend on one guest. On the passage to Silba, these tools support the chart, observation and skipper’s decisions; they do not replace an outside watch.

With these references clear, Val Elan Impression 40 is easier to share. The crew can change the stage between Silba and Premuda without losing time to searches, and handover in Zadar becomes more orderly.

Common questions about Val Elan Impression 40, life aboard and the route to Olib

When is hiring a skipper worthwhile for Val Elan Impression 40 from Zadar? · Silba · crews who enjoy the passage itself

Comparable experience matters more than a broad statement when taking Val Elan Impression 40. The operator may ask about length, propulsion, recent hours and berthing ability. When there is reasonable doubt, a skipper prevents each harbour entry dominating the holiday. Clarify fees, food, working hours and sleeping space for the professional, together with final responsibility on board. Agreeing it in advance improves both the first manoeuvre and the night on board.

Which part of the Val Elan Impression 40 passage should remain open until the wind is known? · Silba · crews who enjoy the passage itself

How much margin does Val Elan Impression 40 need for the return and handover? · Silba · crews who enjoy the passage itself

Is the listed capacity of comfortable for several days on Val Elan Impression 40? · Silba · crews who enjoy the passage itself

What luggage fits comfortably in the cabins on Val Elan Impression 40? · Silba · crews who enjoy the passage itself

Val Elan Impression 40 (2017)

Dates

From €2,500/week