Elan 350 - more speed for less effort

The Elan brand expresses clear values, representing a careful balance between performance and cruising capability that can make sense in a family’s lifestyle choices. The Elan 350 comes with twin rudders, powerful chined hull form and T-keel configuration for incredible directional stability, increased sail-carrying power and effortless addition of speed.

Managable with a crew of two
The characteristics that made the 310 special are also embodied in the 350, but in a size of boat that has been particularly popular over the years. It is a size that is small enough to be manageable for a small crew – a husband and wife, for example – but to have real sea-going capability and a turn of speed that will be considered exceptional in a boat of this category.

Twin wheel layout
In statistical terms, the 350 is relatively lighter for her length than the 310, and the sail area: wetted surface ratio also greater. It amounts to a sparkling speed potential but this blistering performance will be rendered user-friendly by the same steering qualities and course integrity as her smaller sister’s. In the bigger boat, however, with its lavish cockpit the standard steering arrangement is a twin wheel layout, replicating the sort of ergonomic arrangement that one might have considered possible only in a boat over around 40ft overall.

In tune with the time
The powerful aft quarters that will give the Elan 350 her power and pace will also engender her with an unrivalled cruising accommodation, with a really spacious aft cabin and generous heads compartment, and an aft stowage locker that will be the envy of many larger cruising yachts. The 350 is very much in tune with the time – namely more speed for less effort – and is expected to make good account of herself in the ever-increasing programme of shorthanded sailing events that are springing up. The keel on the Elan 350 has very low centre of gravity for enhanced sail-carrying power, with a substantial bulb arranged in a T-shaped geometry beneath a low wetted surface area fin. More righting moment for reduced displacement and drag.

Technical Specifications:

• LOA: 10.60 m
  
• Length waterline: 10.10 m
  
• Beam overall: 3.50 m
  
• Draught: 2.15 m / 2.35 m
  
• Unloaden weight: 5350 kg
  
• Water capacity: 175 l
  
• Fuel capacity: 75 l
  
• Engine: 30 hp
  
• Mainsail & genoa: 35.91 sqm & 29.68 sqm
  

Elan Yachts at boot 2011: Hall 17 / A 20

Homepage: elan-yachts.com

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