Elan E5 debuts in Australia
by Performance Cruising Yachts on 17 Mar 2015
Elan E5 Performance Cruising Yachts
The Elan E5 is the epitome of the modern sports cruiser thanks to chines, T-keel, twin rudders and keel stepped performance rig. So this mid-sized model is ideally placed to be competitive in the popular 40 foot IRC cruiser-racer category but see for yourself when the E5 makes its debut at the Pittwater Sail Expo.
CEO Matt Hayes test sailed the Elan E5 in Slovenia and was very impressed with its sailability and comfort. 'The quality of the workmanship was exceptional. The great features of the Elan range include chimed hulls, twin rudders, vacuum infused hull and decks – ensuring that the yachts are very strong, light and exude powerful performance.'
Features of the deck include retractable bowsprit, six winches and an integrated GRP toe rail, which lends style to the refined profile of the E5. Designer Rob Humphreys has opted for twin rudders on this performance cruiser which allows the 3.87m beam to be carried aft to the transom, giving greater directional control and stability plus a large working cockpit.
Below decks is fully fitted out for cruising with folding table, starboard dinette and sensibly sized navigation station portside. The rounded light wood interior is a complete redesign for the Elan performance range, including a lower companionway for easy access, with a choice of interior finishes and soft furnishings. For berths there’s two or a three cabin layout with one or two heads.
Sail controls include a German mainsheet system and Harken deck gear on a race orientated deck layout which ensures all is to hand at the twin helms. The E5 also carries designated life raft storage in the cockpit sole. Performance options include a tapered Selden rig or full carbon spars and upgraded Harken deck gear. Also, a carbon retractable bowsprit for asymmetric; or a spinnaker pole option for short windward/leewards. In cruising mode added comforts on the E5 can include windlass, bow thruster, folding swim platform and Fjord Mahogany furniture which adds to the versatility of this performance 40 footer.
Well worth a look, so check out the E5 at the Pittwater Sail Expo (21-22 March 2015) and the Sydney International Boat Show (30 July-3 Aug 2015).
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