Opinions on Elan sailboats?

Posted by crosaby77@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 10 comments

Hey everyone! We have an opportunity to survey and sea trial an impression 394. Upon viewing we were greatly impressed. It seemed like a beneteau but way better designed and roomy. Even topside I was impressed as there were no vertical opening storage hatches so nowhere for water to collect. The only thing that makes me nervous is the name recognition in the US and a sail drive. We just had to move on from a beneteau 393 since it had grid separation and this boat is ten years newer and close to the same price. Any qualms or things specific to these vessels? Really liked the high headroom and dual helm was actually awesome for opening the cockpit area.