ELAN 31 (HUMPHREYS)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.18 ft |
| LWL | 26.93 ft |
| Beam | 10.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 8,377 lb |
| Ballast | 2,865.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 38.52 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.76 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 37.6 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.47 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 501 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 207.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 352.3 sq ft |
About the ELAN 31 (HUMPHREYS)
Shallow draft: 1.5m/4.92' Not to be confused with an earlier (IOR 1/2 ton - 1983) ELAN 31 from the same builder.
The Elan 31 is a fractional sloop designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Elan Marine (SVN) in 2002. With a displacement of 8377.0 lb and a beam of 10.5 ft, this model represents a specific vintage of performance-oriented cruising yachts.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and modern fractional rig performance over heavy offshore displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 191.48 and a capsize ratio of 2.07, the Elan 31 is designed for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than heavy bluewater passagemaking.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 303 and Oyster 30, which share similar fractional rig configurations and target the same performance-cruising market segment.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(21 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.7 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 60° | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| 75° | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| 90° | 5.1 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| 110° | 5.0 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| 135° | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.3 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.18ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
18 reported issues across 9 systems for the ELAN 31 (HUMPHREYS), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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