Delivers unparalled quality and sailability in its class. A great looking sailing yacht keeping the traditional spirit of sailing alive with endless sailing enjoyment and rewarding feedback.
Layer after layer you will find forward thinking design fundamental to its function that is executed with fine quality craftsmanship. No hidden compromise or short-cuts.
Inherent Features:
Elan yachts deliver the performance they claim.
Multi award winning designer Rob Humphreys is internationally renowned for his inspiring and remarkably broad track record from high performance race boats, Crossovers (Cruiser Racers) to premier one-off and production bluewater cruisers.
Humphreys' hallmark is the inspired manner in which he brings all elements intrinsically together and not at the expense of the other - the boat's sailing ability / performance, responsive handling, stability and seaworthiness especially for offshore. His masterful configuration of keel, rudder, rig and hull design produces extremely well balanced yachts with high stability ratings. These are all encompassed in a visually attractive boat with fine spacious cruising quarters.
Humphreys Yacht Design: www.humphreysdesign.com
The Hull Lay-up: Vail 3D - Vacuum Infused Production Method. The combination of Humphreys design and Elan's superior methods of construction produce powerful and strong hulls. Elan's superior signature VAIL 3D (Vacuum Assisted Infusion Lamination) construction method doubles the fibre content, tensile and flexural strength ensuring utmost anti-osmosis protection. The result is a significantly stronger and stiffer boat compared to the standard GRP hand laid method used by many other series produced boat manufacturers.
The VAIL 3D method results in an increase in the following: Fibre content by 60%; Tensile Strength by 45%; E modulus by 45%; Flexural strength by 166%.
Displacement (Weight): The Vail 3D Vacuum infused method of hull constructio
The Elan Keel & Rudder Fixing: The structural design and thickness of the keel and rudder fixing areas are approved and certified by Germanischer Lloyd to provide the highest assurance against the possibility of failure.
Keel Fixing: As a result of the VAIL 3D construction method, the Elan hulls are much stronger in the keel fixing areas and have specifically engineered plates that are bedded into the inner hull prior to the coupling of the keel to the boat.
Rudder: The Elan rudder stocks are stainless steel and stronger than Aluminium and more firmly adhered than Composite. The Impression cruising range has a purpose built independent powerful rudder housing that is self supported in a robust four armed web structure which is an integral part of the hull. This superior and stronger rudder configuration is extremely well suited for offshore.
Rig and Rigging: Elan yachts are equipped with heavy gauge masts and rigging.
Thermal properties: The Elan range of yachts have excellent thermal insulation properties derived from the combination of the deck sandwich construction, the interior ceiling with cavity running bow to stern and further enhanced by the deck canopy which actually conceals the halyards. Deck hatches are used in lieu of opening windows for true flow through ventilation. This is a true asset for the tropics and Australia.
The Elan boat yard is approved by Germanischer Lloyd, the world's oldest and most respected commercial and recreational marine and ship building certifiers.
The technical inspections for the series comprise the following:
Ballast-Keel-Hull Construction, Hull deck connection, Mast support including chain plates, Rudder System, Check on workmanship for production, Electrical System, Machinery.
Series construction supervision by Germanischer Lloyd is based on: GL Rules for Classification and Construction of Yachts and Boats up to 24m, EN ISO 12215, EN ISO 10088, EN ISO 10133, ISO 8847, ISO 8848, EN ISO 13929 and ISO 10239.
Go to Germanischer Lloyd Website
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