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Impression 514 introduction Exterior Interior Excellency in construction Performance Technical specifications Rob Humphreys

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IMPRESSION 514
Prestigious, modern and luxurious, the new Impression 514 bluewater cruiser sets a new benchmark for yachts in its class. Streamlined and elegant, her captivating style promises blissful cruising and endless enjoyment. The semi deck saloon opens out into voluminous space, with overhead and side panoramic windows providing welcoming natural light and an excellent view. Spacious L- shaped chefs galley, relaxing U-shaped lounge area to starboard with two arm chairs to port and an abundance of storage throughout. The selection of various interior layouts with up to 5 beautifully appointed cabins and large en-suite bathrooms offer the owner the possibility to custom design. On deck the vast cockpit area provides excellent comfort, the twin wheel steering system offers both a perfect position for the helmsman and excellent access to the transom. Ergonomically positioned winches are designed for easy handling with minimum crew. The push of a button opens the garage door which serves as a large swimming platform when fully opened, creating easy access to the water and additional entertainment area. Designated garage space stores a Tender up to 2.60 metres in length. BBQ grill to port and sink with hot and cold water to starboard while a retractable hydraulic gangway eases the access on and off the yacht. The Impression 514 is a sailing yacht whose illustrious pedigree is a promise for excellence and quality throughout. The hallmark of the designer Rob Humphreys guarantees performance, stability and hull speed. The latest design and technology combined with years of skilled craftsmanship, quality of the joinery and fine attention to detail are all encompassed in her distinctive style to satisfy the most discerning owner. Optimised keel, tall keel-stepped rig and clear deck with high quality deck gear all combine to give the owner and crew a rewarding and relaxing sail. The design and build pedigree is the best testament for any serious bluewater cruiser. Rob Humphreys masterful configuration of the keel, rudder, rig and hull design produces a perfectly balanced yacht with remarkably high stability and excellent response. The hull is molded in a one step process using highly advanced technology based on environmentally friendly 3D vacuum-assisted lamination. This advanced technique considerably improves the strength and mechanical properties of the hull laminate by as much as 50%. The hulls powerful inner structure ensures that all loads from the keel and rig are distributed effectively with a minimum flexing of the hull. All Elan sailing yachts meet the highest Germanischer Lloyds Type Test Standard with emphasis on both safe and fast sailing.

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EXCELLENCY IN CONSTRUCTION
Inner structure
The hull structural strength is a key factor in overall boat safety, and in its resistance to ever-demanding ocean conditions. Maintaining the highest profile of structural frames among boat builders, and the highest number of longitudinal and transversal stringers, the Elan inner structure is one of the most comprehensive reinforced structures on the market today. Adding a unique combination of gluing and laminating techniques to the inner mould to the hull joint is the final proof Elan yachts are build to last.

Chainplates
Chainplate loads are spred via High Quality marine stainless steel rods to metal plates incorporated into the inner structure.

Hull deck joint

To preserve the design shape of the hull prior to the joint, specially designed metal jigs are used. Use of an in-turning wide flange offers a strong support for the deck an a large surface for bonding material. Hull and deck are joined together by a 3-way technique: Gluing of the hull an deck parts together, use of stainless steel bolts for mechanical shear, fastening and laminating of the joint at the bow and transom area to allow for even greater stiffness and sturdiness. 100% reliability with no recorded failure in thousands of miles of tough ocean conditions.

Keel joint
The cast iron or lead keel is attached to the hull by premium grade stainless bolts that are highly resistant to corrosion. The internal structure grid ensures the best possible strength and flexibility in beating to windward, or in severe groundings. Before fitting each Elan keel is sealed for protection and smooth finish.

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High Quality materials Carefully selected materials are subject to our strict quality control. Use of high technology materials, from the latest research, enable us to optimise the laminate plan of each yacht. Quadriaxial and multiaxial glass fibre, Kevlar reinforcements at the mast support and bow area, Aramat and Dyvinacell all contribute to the well known strength of an Elan yacht. Use of Vinyl ester pre-laminate and Isophtalic polyester laminate which insures perfect antiosmosis protection and superb mechanical properties to weight ratio. Gelcoat spraying Apart from the esthetic function, a layer of gelcoat is used to prevent water penetration into the laminate and preserve its stiffness over long periods of time. In order to achieve the highest level of consistency in quality and thickness, the HQ gelcoat is being sprayed by computer-operated nozzle in a carefully monitored production process. 3D VAIL 3D VAIL is controlled and repeatable vacuum assisted lamination process, where the hull and main stiffeners are laminated in one step. One shot lamination under vacuum force, increases hull stiffeners and ensure perfect joint between hull and stiffeners that reduces possibility of delamination failure even at high impact loads.

Gelcoat spraying

3D VAIL lamination means advance for all involved in lamination process and further phases of boat production because of its No resin cintact and min. VOC & dust emissions benefits. Elan shipyard is the leader among the serial sailing yachts manufacturers using vacuum hull lamination. Germanischer Lloyd Yacht Plus As sailing has become more and more competitive and prestigious, increasing emphasis has been placed on size, speed, manoeuvrability, overall performance and comfort of a yacht. However, beside expectation of a good value for their money, the owners are also concerned with safety issues of a yacht. This is where Germanischer Lloyd comes in and set an owners mind at rest. Adequate structural safety of a yacht can only be confirmed impartially by a classification society as Germanischer Lloyd who is one of the worlds most thorough classification societies, having a long tradition(reachingback140years)intheexamination, checking of design and construction of ships, yachts and boats. The structural designs of ELAN yachts are examined and approved by Germanischer Lloyd. The production facilities of ELAN Marine fulfil highest demands of Germanischer Lloyd for production of GRP yachts. Furthermore, sailing yacht ELAN 340 fulfils all essential safety requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive 94/25 EC and its amendments 2003/44 EC. A continuous compliance with respective design and safety standards has been supervised and certified by Germanischer Lloyd according to its newest and unique guarantee of quality and safety GL Yacht Plus.

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PERFORMANCE
Polar diagram

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Lenght overall 16,10 m Hull lenght 15,69 m Beam 4,68 m Draft 2,20 m Displacement approx. 18000 kg Engine 75/110 HP Water capacity 780 l Fuel capacity 440 l LWL 13,76 m Main sail 68,3 m2 Genoa (135%) 78 m2 Gennaker 133 m2 I 19,40 m J 5,48 m P 17,98 m E 6,65 m Boat design category CE A Design Rob Humphreys Interior styling Boris Lubej

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EXCELLENCY IN DESIGN
The largest yacht in Elans Impression range to date, the Impression 514 is a spacious and stylish yacht designed for leisurely warm-water cruising with family and friends. Below decks the boat is fitted out to the highest standards, with cabins capable of sleeping up to XX individuals in comfort, while a generous saloon area provides the ideal area for relaxation with its large windows ensuring that it is flooded with natural light when the sun is up and offering excellent views of its surroundings by both day and night. On deck the large cockpit with its twin wheels provides a secure and commanding environment to enjoy the performance of this highly capable yacht while under sail. When at anchor, the transom folds down to reveal the dinghy stored under the rear of the cockpit, and to act as a convenient swimming and barbeque platform. The Impression 514 will delight at sea as well as at rest, with her sleek lines, powerful yet easily handled sail plan and excellent stability, making her a pleasure to sail and giving her exceptional range for those with less time available for cruising than they would wish. The perfect size of boat for those who like to sail with confidence and in comfort, the Impression 514 is guaranteed to be a welcome and popular addition to the sport of warm-water cruising.

Rob Humphreys

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