Southampton International Boat Show 2008
New Model in the Elan Performance Range
Premier Yacht Sales Limited, sole UK dealer for Elan Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of the Elan 380, on stand F3
Premier Yacht Sales Limited, sole UK dealer for Elan Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of the Elan 380. This new high performance cruiser is designed to capture the spirit of the performance-oriented sailor, whilst at the same time offering comfortable cruising in style for family and friends. She is unmistakably an Elan performance yacht. The newest yacht in the range will be making her UK debut on stand F3 at Southampton International Boat Show, 12th - 21st September 2008.
The 380, replacing the Elan 37, features the same outstanding characteristics as the other yachts in this exciting, award-winning range. Her elegant and refined lines with clean decks maximize the freedom and safe movement on board. The side view of the new Elan 380 with its exceptional waterline length and designer hull and deck portlights are just details that contribute to her aesthetic and harmonious strength. The open transom, a highly identifiable feature on the Elan performance range, with efficient cockpit layout is designed to fulfill the needs of racing crew as well as enhance the ease of handling when cruising shorthanded. All lines including the German mainsheet system are led under the deck to the cockpit and to powerful self-tailing winches, and the large diameter wheel places the helmsman in the optimum position for sailing efficiency, visibility and control.
Elan sailing yachts come with a prestigious pedigree that is a promise of excellence and a commitment to quality throughout. Each comes with its own Germanischer Lloyd Certificate, guaranteeing quality of build and safety.
There are several below deck options including 2 or 3 cabins with 1 head or 2 cabins with 2 heads. Any option provides enough space for privacy and relaxation. The fully equipped L-shaped galley fulfils even the toughest chef‘s demands. The spacious and airy saloon offers extraordinary comfort for the crew and plenty of efficient storage, and the forward facing chart table serves the needs of both navigation and communication. The modern look is provided by horizontally grained Anigre wood with Wenge type laminated floorboards. Practical solutions with superb comfort are combined with beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail to satisfy even the highest standards normally applied on much larger yachts.
Rob Humphreys' masterful configuration of the keel, rudder, rig and hull design produces a well-balanced yacht with optimum weight distribution along with a remarkably high level of stability and excellent response.
The hull and main stringers are moulded in a one-shot process using highly advanced technology based on environmentally friendly vacuum assisted lamination called 3D VAIL. This advanced technique improves the strength and mechanical properties of the hull laminate by as much as 50%. The hull's powerful inner structure ensures that all loads from the keel and rig are distributed effectively with minimum hull flexing. The result of the extensive hydrodynamic research and attention to detail gives the helmsman and crew a confident feeling of safety, control and comfort during navigation in every kind of sea and wind conditions.
The Elan 380 is available from Premier Yacht Sales for £127,287 including VAT. This is for the standard specification boat subject to delivery and commissioning.
For further details on any yachts available from Premier call: 01489 884075 or email sales@premieryachtsales.co.uk.
