The Elan 45 is a 44.03ft masthead sloop designed by Rob Humphreys and built in fiberglass by Elan Yachts (SLO) since 2000.
The Elan 45 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Elan 45 | ||
| Length | 44.03 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Country | Slovenia (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.63 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.80 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 195.15 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.92 | ||
| Capsize | 1.92 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.73 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23479 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7937 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.23 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 951 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 494.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 456.55 sq.ft | ||
| I | 56.76 ft | ||
| J | 17.42 ft | ||
| P | 49.49 ft | ||
| E | 18.45 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 58 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 145 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Elan Yachts (SLO) | ||
| Designer | Rob Humphreys | ||
| First built | 2000 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |