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 the PSP
Southampton 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 press enquiries including images and test sails please
contact Lucy Thomson on 01489 884077 or lucyt@premiermarinas.com.