Elan Impression 40

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We just returned from a sailing cruise in the Kornati Islands. We were a family of four (two children aged 2 and 4) and a couple.

Pros of the boat:
- excellent condition
- perfect sails
- two bathrooms, one in the front cabin. This created a perfect space for the couple while the family had the two rear cabins, allowing access to the kitchen or the rest of the boat without disturbing the other passengers.
- spacious deck, we were able to set up a small pool for the children between the two steering wheels without any problem.

Cons:
- the fridge and freezer were not working properly. We could never get ice cubes with the freezer set to the coldest, and we could never keep things fresh in the fridge.
- a small issue with the ??? (metal part on which the anchor rests). We had to improvise a temporary repair. This complicated anchor maneuvers without preventing them.
- the dinghy was very small. We had to make several trips to drop everyone off.

All in all, the stay went very well. Here are some pieces of information that would have been useful to us:
- the authorized mooring areas in the Kornati National Park or Telascica are very limited. Many buoy locations are available, but they are often free if you consume at a restaurant named. In the parks, buoy locations may be charged depending on the size of the boat. Be careful, for Kornati, the price must be paid in cash (or purchased on the website, with a 50% discount compared to the direct price with the officials).
- there are quite few markets on the islands, so think about bringing enough provisions if you don't want to eat at a restaurant for every meal.
- The same goes for cash, some restaurants do not accept cards, so be sure to ask before consuming to avoid any issues.
- Don't wait until the last minute to go to the pump on Friday night, there are a lot of people!

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The charter company's team is top-notch: quick check-in, hassle-free check-out, timely communication via email, free mooring during the cruise.

The yacht has gone through three full seasons and nearly 2,000 engine hours, which is noticeable. Some torn curtains or slightly damaged veneer on the door were quite expected. All important components: diesel, electrical, water, gas, anchor were in very good condition and caused no issues.

Considering that this offer was the most affordable in this class in this location, the price/quality ratio is excellent.