Elan Yachts Elan GT5

Sailboat 43′ 4″ Monohull Since 2016

Overview

Builder
Elan Yachts
Model
Elan GT5
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
2016 on
Designer
Humphreys Yacht Design
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich fiberglass polyes
Rig
Sloop Marconi 7/8

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ 4″ (13.21 m)
Waterline length
38′ (11.58 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.91 m)
Draft
8′ (2.44 m)
Displacement
18,298 lb (8,300 kg)
Ballast
5,952 lb (2,700 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
38 hp
Fuel
45 gal (170 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
907 sq ft (84.3 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
149

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
33%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.95

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Keel : fin with bulb
Award(s)
2018: Cruising World - Boat of the Year: Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet
Ballast ratio
33 %
Cockpit
Closing aft cockpit with opening system
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich fiberglass polyester (vacuum infusion)
Country
Slovenia
EC design category
A
Genoa area
410 ft²
Helm
Twin helm wheels
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Number of levels of spreaders
2
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi 7/8
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Twin spade rudders
Sailboat range
Gran Turismo
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
Swept-back
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
About 250 000 € (2020)
Trailerable
No
Unsinkable
No

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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