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The notable stand out features for me
are a fitted jib in haul system, which saves
retro fitting for those twilight races and
the anchor winch set up with simple push
button control and ease of use.
Just aft of the wheels there is a large
deep locker, which could probably fit a
lift raft or would be good filled with ice
and cold beers for a lazy afternoon. But
the best feature for me is the small lockers
adjacent to the mainsheet winch and
steering wheel, for storage of cold drinks,
sun cream and your lunch.
Another unique feature is the aft deck
seat, which is easily removed to become a
gangplank/pasarail set up. Although we
don’t have Med mooring in Australia it
saves looking for a milk crate to help
step up on to the deck.INTERIOR COMFORTS
This boat comes with the three cabin,
two head option, but there is also a two-
cabin option. It will easily sleep six. The
aft head is quite large and provides ample
space with a full shower and a drying
rack. The master cabin head is smaller
with a fold down sink.
The first thing I noticed on going
below is the steps are a gentle slope rather
than stepping down a ladder. This is a
great design feature.
To starboard is a very large galley
considering the length of the boat including
separate fridge and freezer, a good size gas
stove and oven with a slide away bench top
cover. The Nav table is on the small side, but
it folds away to make a saloon dining area,
which will fit up to eight people.“One Owner wanted a cruising bOat and One a racing yacht.”
BOAT TEST
ELAN E5
Overall Length 11.95m
Waterline Length 11.26m
Maximum Beam 3.87m
Displacement 7500kg
Draft 2.40/2.20m
Ballast 2700kg
Water Capacity 310L
Fuel Capacity 170L
Engine 29.4KW/40HP
Base Price $344,000SPECIFICATIONS
http://www.performancecruising.com.auDesigner: Humphreys Yacht
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