Elan for sale

Elan is a Slovenian company with 65 years of experience, innovation and full of Eastern promise. It is located in Bejune na Gorenjskem and specialises in a wide range of sporting goods best known for their skis and snowboards. The Winter Division at Elan manufactures skis and snowboards, the Marine Division produces sailing yachts. In the year 1949, the boat building arm of the business began with the production of kayaks, canoes and small boat production made of waterproof wood. In the year 1950, with their commercial success, exporting of boats to the USA began. Elan switched its production from wood to utilise the new materials in the production of their racing kayaks and boats by the beginning of the 1960’s. It was also an advent of reinforced polyester during that period. Elan yard was producing small vessels and sailboats by the 1970’s with its most successful craft that was sold over 10,000 units in the years that followed.

The 1980’s had a significant shift towards the production of larger cruiser-racer sailing yachts that were designed by the J&J Design studio which included the legendary Elan 31, that won the Quarter Ton World Championship followed by many award-winning projects and also the European Yacht of the Year title. Elan is laying strong foundations for the future with its strong base built upon rich tradition, combined with an innovative present.

Elan consists of new generation yachts offering the perfect balance between performance, comfort, ease of handling and safety without compromise. It inherits many features from the ultimate racing machines and with state of the art deck equipment positioned for the optimum performance and a fine-tuned sail plan, every Elan Yacht offers a superb sailing experience.

The Range

Elan currently produces three lines of yachts.

The model categories:

The E Line

A new generation of yachts offering a perfect balance between performance, comfort, easy handling, and safety.

E3 - The new E3 was developed with both racing performance and cruising comfort in mind. The unique combination of T-bulb keel, twin-rudder steering, and twin wheels - all rare features on a design of this size (9.25m) - really make her stand out in this class.

E4 - Developed to satisfy diverse modes of sailing, from short-handed sailing to crewed racing or family cruising, this yacht does it all amazingly well.

E5 - The E5 offers an upgraded range of features including hard chines, twin rudders, and twin wheels with Jeffa steering. It boasts state of the art deck equipment positioned for easy, short-handed sailing, an integrated toerail, flush deck hatches, an optional swim platform just above the waterline, as well as a lifting cockpit table and gangway.

Impression

40 - The Impression 40 really lives up to its name, delivering a top sailing experience. The 40 is designed for families, friends, and couples to relax and enjoy the water. Comfort is paramount on the 40, with a spaciously sized cockpit and a large, protected seating area meaning groups can be well entertained. The interior on the Impression 40 is airy and abundant with natural light thanks to the large hull windows.

45 - Elan's Impression 45 perfectly embodies Elan's philosophies where comfort and performance are paramount. The 45 is an impressive sailing yacht, and is as well suited to families as it is for long-range cruising holidays.

50 – Offering a consistently pleasurable sailing experience, this luxury cruising yacht allows you to truly experience the outdoors in absolute comfort. With the largest cockpit in its class and a U-shaped cockpit seating area, you can sit outdoors and breathe in the sea air. The 50's interior lets in vast amounts of sunlight from the hull and deck windows, bringing the outside insdie.

Gran Turismo

After many years in design and development, Elan proudly launched what they described as a “New Concept in Yacht Design”.

The GT Series takes the very best design and construction techniques from Elan’s award winning performance yachts, harmonizing this with the benefits of larger deck saloon yachts, to produce a truly elegant sporty cruising yacht.

GT5 - With the launch of the GT Series came the GT5, based on the award winning Elan E5. This yacht brings the true meaning of Gran Turismo to the yachting world, a high performance and long-range cruising yacht. The GT5 is sophisticated, with a simple and clean cut interior design. The GT5's cockpit is designed for socializing. Offering plenty of seating space and different innovative cockpit table options, it converts the seating into a sunbathing lounge.

Elan is not only in the heart of Slovenia but also in the hearts of many people using the yachts manufactured by Elan all around the world in more than 60 countries on all continents. Every feature of Elan ensures an enjoyable, safe and consistently pleasurable sailing experience with fast cruising and easy handling. So, select from the many Elan yachts for sale listed at www.rightboat.com and step aboard to relax, unwind and revel at the great outdoors aboard this luxury yacht for cruising and discover an unprecedented level of comfort and enjoyment. And if you have a pre-owned yacht for sale, you can sell your boat online through www.rightboat.com where your selling is made easier and simpler.

1. Which year was Elan yachts found?
Elan yachts was founded in the year 1949.


2. Where is the headquarters of Elan yachts located?
The Elan yachts headquarters is in Begunje na Gorenjskem, Northern Slovenia.


3. What are the special features of Elan E-Line performance yacht?
The E-Line has been developed with both racing and cruising in mind satisfying diverse modes of sailing, from short-handed sailing to crewed racing and family cruising, it also delivers an exuberant performance emulating the feel of a larger yacht. The various features on the E-Line yachts that contributes to a multi-dimensional sailing experience are its unique combination of T-bulb keel, twin-rudder steering and twin wheels. It is a tight, strong and safe boat offering an unprecedented level of comfort, ensuring a smooth crossover from racing to cruising with friends as well as family.

The Elan E-Line consists of 3 models:
E3 - 30' 4''
E4 - 34' 9''
E5 - 39' 3''



4. What are the special features of Elan GT Line?
The Elan GT5 is a premium yacht based on Elan’s award-winning hulls and it offers both luxury and performance bringing the true meaning of Gran Turismo to the yachting world. The GT5 cockpit is designed with the commitment to a safe and easy to handle cruising yacht in which you can enjoy with family and friends, it has ample seating area and different innovative cockpit table options converting the seating into a sunbathing lounge. The space below deck is unique and the Elan Design Team has implemented an inverted saloon layout featuring the galley forward, ensuring optimal utilisation of the yacht’s volume for the most comfortable and innovative saloon in her size range. The new GT5 is the only yacht this size to offer 2-heads interior layout and a separate shower compartment with a 3-cabin.

The Elan GT Line has just one model:
Elan GT5 Yacht - 43' 4''


5. What are the fine-tuned features of upon Elan Impression line?
The Impression line consists of all sailing yachts that are designed with all the cruising comfort in mind for all who admire and appreciates impressive style, comfort and distinctive design with quality finishes. It is an impressively fast cruiser that offers an exceptional interior volume and quality finish, incorporated with safe and easy handling that pleases the challenging needs of modern yachtsmen. All that is set up aboard in the Impression lines are well-thought out to ensure a pleasurable experience, satisfying the needs of all family members. It will be a joy for all to spend cruising vacations, whether it is the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. It is designed to ensure that you receive maximum comfort while sailing in the Impression line. See also Elan 40 Racer/Cruiser Boats for Sale

The Elan Impression line consists of 3 models:
i40 - 39'
Elan i45  - 45' 5''
i50 - 49' 10''

Elan is a well renowned boat manufacturer which crafts a wide range of styles and models of boats including the popular models 410, Impression 50 and Impression 45 .

Their wide range of boats spans multiple categories, including monohull boats, sailboats and sailing yachts. Elan has been a major player in the marine industry for many years, and as such you'll find models of their boats dating between 1997 and 2023.

Elan offers a wide range of sizes of boats to choose from , with their smallest model measuring 33 feet and their largest 51 feet. This broad range allows their customers the chance to find the model that suits them best, while benefiting from Elan's impeccable build quality. With such a large variety, you'll find Elan boats of very different prices, from the most affordable at £43,500 to boats costing upwards of £550,000.

The company prides themselves on building their boats with the highest-quality hull materials , including polyester, fiberglass and grp. Engine power is also a key factor when choosing a boat. Elan boats have a range of engine power options with an average horsepower of around 75 hp, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 7 knots knots, a cruising speed of 8 knots knots, Of course, range and speed vary on the engine type, depending on the specific model, as well as several options of world-class makes and models of engines.

At Rightboat you'll find 24 used and 0 new boats available, offering you a broad range to choose from that fits your budget and requirements.