New Performance Elan 350 R - evolution

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. To introduce new
thinking into the range is to put that brand strength at risk, and it was only after some very
careful calculation that the Elan 310 was launched into the range. With the model’s twin rudders,
powerful chined hull form and T-keel configuration the market might have construed that this was a
seismic shift for Elan, away from the cruising component of its core ethos. Of course, such a
perception would have been quite wrong because the very features the Elan 310 brought into the mix –
incredible directional stability, increased sail-carrying power, effortless addition of speed –
represent more of the same in terms of user-friendliness, and as such further enhanced the
cruising scope of the boat. The Elan mantra of dual-capability would be as strong as ever.

As it turns out the market has seen it exactly as intended, and the 310 has been a runaway
success for Elan even in these testing economic times. In consequence, the ‘what next?’ question
was a relatively easy one to answer, and the new Elan 350 is in many ways an affirmation of the
design choices taken earlier, confirming that the Elan 310 is not an individual outlyer in the range
“ Namely more speed but a core member.
for less effort ”
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.
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.

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 short-handed sailing events
that are springing up. Radical she might seem, but she is still true to her roots. Heart and soul,
she is every bit an Elan.

Elan Marine d.o.o., Begunje 1, 4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia

 Technical specification

Lenght overall 10,60 m

Hull lenght 10,60 m
Lenght at waterline 10,10 m
Beam 3,22 m
Draft 2,15 m
Displacement 5000 kg
Ballast 1390 kg
T-Shape Keel
The keel on the Elan 350 has very low centre of gravity Water capacity 175 l
for enhanced sail-carrying power, with a substantial Fuel capacity 75 l
bulb arranged in a T-shaped geometry beneath Adaptive Interior Engine 20,9 KW / 28,4 HP
a low wetted surface area fin. More righting In essence the Elan 350 is about the pure joy of Mainsail 38,6 m2
moment for reduced displacement and drag. sailing, but with very little compromise to this the
Jib 30 m2
interior offers surprising cruising comfort, giving
Gennaker 110 m2
the boat a mulit-dimensional appeal
and high residual value. I 13,77 m
J 4,03 m
P 13,49 m
E 4,63 m Polar diagram - Outstanding performance result

Boat design category CE: A

Certification: GL YACHTS PLUS
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Elan 350 Preliminary Righting Moment Curve (no crew) 1/12/2009.

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Design: Rob Humphreys

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& Elan design team 25,00

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Righting Moment (Knm)
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Twin Rudder
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Chined Hull Cross-over steering system ‐5,00

The chines in the Elan 350s hull will help the The Elan 350 has a broad stern for increased Unique combination of twin rudder concept
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boat’s tracking ability at speed and clean form stability and power, which integrates well and two steering wheels offers excellent
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off the wake, giving the boat improved high with the twin-rudder arrangement, giving steering precision and easy handling in Heel Angle (degrees)

speed capability and control. excellent control even at high heel angles. all weather conditions. Stability curve