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Elan 36 is a 36 ′ 1 ″ / 11 m monohull sailboat designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Elan Yachts starting in 1997.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

A verion with a shorter masthead rig was also available. (P=41.83) Similar to ELAN 362 but with a different interior.

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The overall hull proportions are similar to those of the Sun Odyssey with an L/B of 3.05 and a D/L of 209, although the hull profile shows a small "fin of mystery" ahead of the raked rudder. Note the difference in keel location between the two boats. On the Humphreys design the keel is farther forward relative to the mast location. Generally I like to keep the keel as far aft as possible. If you combine this keel and rig location with the fact that the rig is drawn with substantial rake, you might imagine a beamy boat that is difficult to balance through a wide range of heel angles.

Two keels are offered drawing 4 feet, 7 inches and 6 feet, 5 inches. I don't like the square facing on the stem. If you are going to cut the water cleanly it seems to me a radiused or sharper cutwater might be desirable. The stern is very, very broad. The sheerline shows that attractive perkiness that distinguishes Humphreys' designs.

This rig also has swept spreaders (24 degrees) and a babystay forward. Sailmakers love babystays. They tear away at the leech of the genoa every time you tack. The SA/D of this 36-footer is 18.75. This is considerably more horsepower per pound than on the Sun Odyssey with its SA/D of 15.56. Note that the mainsheet traveler is in the cockpit with the track on the bridgedeck. This precludes a dodger, but it sure makes handling the mainsail easier.

It's easy to see that the layouts of the Elan and the Sun Odyssey are aimed at the same market, since the Elan also has two staterooms aft with double berths. I like the nook-styled nav station of this design.

The galley is adjacent to the large dinette, and while this may not be ideal for offshore, it certainly is appealing for cooking at rest. I'd like to cook in this galley. Again, I don't see any galley drawers. Drawers are expensive to build, but they are definitely the most efficient way to stow kitchen utensils.

The forward berth is kind of weird. I can't tell if it's a full-sized double berth or a "half-double." Clearly the port side is not long enough for an adult, and I can't see how a filler piece could be used to turn this into one large double. Maybe this is a berth for kids, and the adults will sleep aft.

The beamy stern of this design allows for a big cockpit, although it does not open to the transom swim step. Inboard shrouds and genoa tracks keep the side decks clean, and the teak decking, which will provide excellent nonskid, is raised to provide a deep waterway along the rail. This time, the aluminum toerail has holes. There is a well in the foredeck for ground tackle. The sculpted cabintrunk is very similar in design to that of the Sun Odyssey, but if you want to preserve headroom while providing a sleek look, the designer's options in this area are limited.

If I were interested in buying a boat like this I would definitely sail both of these designs. On the surface they appear very similar, but those superficial similarities can hide big differences in boat speed, sailing personality and feel.

Like the Sun Odyssey, the Elan appears to have been designed with the charter trade in mind.

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Design number: 107 Year: 1996

An elegant and spacious 36-foot cruiser with dependable performance, the Elan 36 features stylish lines which belie a technical structure more than capable of dealing with the forces of nature that come her way, so that crew feel safe and comfortable when sailing at speed in any kind of weather. It is a good size to sail short-handed, by a couple for example, and yet is big enough to accommodate a family or up to six companions with ease.

The deck layout reflects the many years of designing, building and sailing experience that the Humphreys team put together to conceive this boat. The clean deck features the very best deck hardware available, while the ergonomically-designed cockpit guarantees comfort for both crew and skipper. The helmsman’s seat cants forward to create easy boarding through an open transom as well as a raised platform for easier visibility. The 36 is a well proportioned boat with a good sized, comfortable cockpit and plenty of easily worked deck space. She has a deep cockpit locker to starboard which will easily take the staysail, fenders, dinghy, outboard and have room for more.

Down below the 36 is thoughtfully designed and laid out, incorporating a three-cabin accommodation layout with a modern longitudinal galley to port. The 362 is an updated version of the 36 and more of an owner’s model with a traditional interior layout and an L-shaped galley. Both feature high-quality joinery, flowing lines and beautiful craftsmanship.

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