1. www.studio37.si
production STUDIO 37
photos by SAMO VIDIC & NICO KRAUSS
Begunje 1, SI-4275, Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia
Phone: +386 4 535 13 70, Fax: +386 4 535 13 60
Elan Marine d.o.o.
E-mail: elan.marine@elan.si
www.elan-yachts.com

2. INDEX
Elan 340 introduction 03
Exterior 05
Interior 07
Excellency in construction 08
Performance 10
Technical specifications 11
Rob Humphreys 12

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ELAN 340
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Elan 340 is a complete new hi-tech design
performance cruiser with the emphasis on
top level performance to capture the spirit
100 of the competitive sailor and at the same
time offering the well appointed comforts
and style for the enjoyment of the cruising
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family.
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Designed to be responsive and fast in light
6 wind, the boat easily handles various weath-
er conditions with only a minimum adjust-
ment of the sail area, a feature equally im-
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portant to the cruising family as it is to the
8 race crew.
130 For a boat of less than 10 metres the Elan
340 has a hull designed with a long water-
0 line to lift her performance to a new level in
140 its class. The optimised lead keel, tall rig and
clear deck featuring high quality deck equip-
ment all combine to give the owner and
2 150 crew the most rewarding sail.
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5. Elan sailing yachts come with a prestigious pedigree that is a promise of excellence and a commitment to quality throughout.
Below deck the spacious 2 cabin interior provides more headroom than expected in a yacht of this size.
Generous L- shaped galley, U-shaped settee in the saloon and plenty of efficient storage with forward facing chart table and spacious WC area.
Practical solutions with superb comfort are combined with beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail to satisfy even the most demanding owner.
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6. EXCELLENCY IN CONSTRUCTION High Quality materials Germanischer Lloyd
Inner structure Carefully selected materials are subject to our Gelcoat spraying All our yacht are under constant supervision of Ger-
strict quality control. Use of high technology manischer Lloyd. With its long history of more than
The hull structural strength is a key factor in overall materials, from the latest research, enable us to 150 years Germanischer Lloyd is setting the highest
boat safety, and in its resistance to ever-demanding optimise the laminate plan of each yacht. Quad- demands in boat building industry today. Each ELAN
ocean conditions. riaxial- and multiaxial- glass fibre, Kevlar® rein- yacht is carrying a GL certificate as ultimate proof of
Maintaining the highest profile of structural frames forcements at the mast support and bow area, her quality, durability and safety.
among boat builders, and the highest number og Aramat® and Dyvinacell® all contribute to the Only in that way do we know we have fulfilled the
longitudinal and transversal stringers, the Elan inner well known strength of an Elan yacht. owner’s expectations.
structure is one of the most comprehensive rein- Use of Vinyl ester pre-laminate and Isophtalic The Elan range of performance cruising yachts and
forced structure on the market today. polyester laminate which insures perfect antios- Impression cruisers are all built under permanent
Adding a unique combination of gluing and laminat- mosis protection and superb mechanical prop- technical supervision of Germanischer Lloyd for Sail-
ing techniques to the inner mould to the hull joint is Chainplates Hull – deck joint erties to weight ratio. ing Yacht specification on a hull structure designed to
the final proof Elan yachts are build to last. give any sailor confidence.
Chainplate loads are spred via High Quality marine To preserve the design shape of the hull prior to the
stainless steel rods to metal plates incorporated into joint, specially designed metal jigs are used. Use of Gelcoat spraying
Keel joint the inner structure. an in-turning wide flange offers a strong support for
the deck an a large surface for bonding material. Hull Apart from the aesthetic function, a layer of gel
The cast iron ore lead keel is attached to the hull by and deck are joined together by a 3-way technique: coat is used to prevent water penetration into
premium grade stainless bolts that are highly resist- Gluing of the hull an deck parts together, use of stain- the laminate and preserve its stiffness over long
ant to corrosion. less steel bolts for mechanical shear, fastening and periods of time. In order to achieve the highest
The internal structure grid ensures the best possible laminating of the joint at the bow and transom area to level of consistency in quality and thickness, the
strength and flexibility in beating to windward, or in allow for even greater stiffness and sturdiness. 100% HQ gel coat is being sprayed by computer-oper-
severe groundings. Before fitting each Elan keel is reliability with no recorded failure in thousands of ated nozzle in a carefully monitored production
sealed for protection and smooth finish. miles of tough ocean conditions. process.
VAIL
The proper goal in hull construction is to pro-
duce the required strength and stiffness with the
least weight of material. Unnecessary weight
makes a yacht more difficult to manage, and
less enjoyable to sail. With our own system of Inner structure
Vacuum Assisted Infusion Lamination - VAIL the
results were more than promising.
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7. PERFORMANCE
Stability curve
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Technical specifications
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Length overall 9,99 m
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Hull length 9,99 m
Length at waterline 9,39 m
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Beam 3,48 m
Polar diagram Draft 1,95 / 2,10 m
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90 Displacement approx. 5000 kg
Elan 340 GZ Curve for the Composite Lead/Iron Performance Keel Ballast 1450 / 1490 kg
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0.8 Water capacity 200 l
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0.7 Fuel capacity 95 l
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0.6 Engine 29 hp
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0.5 Mainsail 34,51 m2
6 GZ Value (metres)
0.4 Genoa 37,13 m2
120 0.3 Spinnaker 89,11 m2
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0.2 I 13,49 m
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J 3,67 m
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P 12,78 m
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E 4,50 m
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Boat design category CE A
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Design Rob Humphreys
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14 Heel Angle (Degrees)
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8. EXCELLENCY IN DESIGN
Creating the successor to the highly successful Elan
333 was a challenging, yet exciting, project. The 333
had proved herself to be an exceptionally popular
sailing yacht with a range of features that appealed
to a broad spectrum of sailors. Our task was to take
these elements and build on them without losing the
spirit of the original concept, and this I think we have
achieved. Rob Humphreys
There is no doubt that the 340 is an even faster boat
than her predecessor. We wanted both to extend her
cruising range for a given period of time, and make
her more competitive for those owners who enjoy refinement that had been a hallmark of the 333. All
weekend or even offshore racing. We began this the sail controls lead back to the cockpit, making her
process by giving her leaner lines forward, resulting an ideal craft for family and short-handed sailing.
in a finer entry that allows her to slice through the
waves with the minimal resistance, and a slightly full- Below decks the 340 immediately feels more spa-
er afterbody to increase her form stability and create cious, having increased and better optimised internal
further improvement in downwind speed. volume than the 333. The forward cabin, for example,
is more generous than the 333, yet the saloon, galley
With a big and powerful rudder the boat is extremely and aft cabins also represent gains as compared with
controllable, allowing us to give the boat a masthead her predecessor. Given that the overall length of the
spinnaker with confidence that it can be easily man- 340 remains at under 10 metres this might seem like
aged by a family crew. In other respects the rig is a a bit of magic, but with extensive feedback from the
fractional configuration, with two interchangeable op- 333, including six years’ ownership of a 333 by the
tions - an overlapping headsail rig for predominantly designer himself, it was a case of juggling an already
light air areas and a non-overlapping, 110% headsail successful formula into an outstanding one.
rig for generally windier regions and for relaxed cruis-
ing where a family crew will find her a very easy boat When the 333 was launched she very quickly be-
to sail, with slightly more stability than the 333. came the benchmark by which other boats of this
class were judged. Now, with the Elan 340, we feel
Up on the deck of the 340 we sought a look that was confident that we have raised the bar significantly
both elegant and purposeful. The wheel is placed and believe that she will become as iconic a craft as
well aft, creating a much more spacious feel to the her predecessor. We look forward to her becoming a
cockpit than the 333 but with all the ergonomic familiar sight in the waters of Europe and beyond.
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