Fifty Shades (Elan Impression 50)
2017 · 15.2 m · 5 cabins · 9 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
15.2m · 2017 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
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Who it suits This 50-footer is perfect for groups of up to nine looking for comfortable, modern sailing without the mega-yacht price tag. It's ideal if you want genuine cruising capability with five proper cabins and serious navigation kit.
Standout features The 2017 Elan is well-equipped with electric winches, bow thruster, autopilot, and radar, reducing physical demands and making solo or shorthanded sailing genuinely manageable. Solar panels plus air conditioning and heating mean you're sailing in genuine comfort, not roughing it.
Value for money At €4,000 per week, you're getting a modern, fully-crewed-optional vessel with premium gear that would cost considerably more elsewhere. That teak cockpit and five-cabin layout offer serious bang for your charter euro, especially for larger groups splitting costs.
One honest note The base location appears to be missing from the listing, you'll want to confirm it's actually Mallorca and check airport transfer times from your nearest hub (likely Barcelona or Palma). Without knowing the exact marina, it's hard to assess how convenient the embarkation really is for international guests.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Palma and south-west Mallorca
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Palma and south-west Mallorca during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Portocolom appeared on 23% of trips, Tramontana on 21% and Es Trenc on 20%. Es Trenc was the most common first night at 12%, while Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita led last nights at 7%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 59% of trips, with 26% reaching over 60 nm.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Palma and south-west Mallorca, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Portocolom23%
- Tramontana21%
- Es Trenc20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
La Lonja Marina Charter
Based at La Lonja Marina Charter, Spain . Fifty Shades is operated by Yates Mallorca.
Good to know
- Location
- La Lonja Marina Charter · Spain
- Licences
- Spanish PER, RYA Day Skipper, or ICC accepted plus VHF licence. The Balearics enforce more strictly than the mainland coast: bring originals, not photocopies.
- Security deposit
- €5,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to Spain
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Balearic Islands hub: Palma is the largest base and the busiest airport. Cabs and shuttle services to every Mallorca marina.
Ibiza and Formentera bases. Summer-heavy; book transfers ahead.
Possible routes
Spain · Balearic Islands
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Mallorca circumnavigation
The two-night Cabrera permit must be booked weeks ahead, your operator will sort it.
1Palma
2Cabrera
3Pollença
4Sóller
Ibiza & Formentera
Short distances, party-or-not your call, the clearest water in the Med.
1Ibiza Town
2Formentera
3Espalmador
4San Antonio
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