The Elite 286 is a 29.33ft masthead sloop designed by G. Vaton/E. Cadro and built in fiberglass by Alliaura marine (Kirie) between 1985 and 1995.
283 units have been built.
The Elite 286 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Elite 286 | ||
| Length | 29.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 23.79 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 31.60 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 191.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.71 | ||
| Capsize | 2.27 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1738 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.48 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 462 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 180.64 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 156.37 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35.42 ft | ||
| J | 10.20 ft | ||
| P | 30.60 ft | ||
| E | 10.22 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alliaura marine (Kirie) | ||
| Designer | G. Vaton/E. Cadro | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 1995 | ||
| Number built | 283 |