ELAN 34
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34.12 ft |
| LWL | 27.79 ft |
| Beam | 10.83 ft |
| Draft | 6.23 ft |
| Displacement | 9,039 lb |
| Ballast | 3,197.1 lb |
| Material | 32’ 10”9.99 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 52.8 L |
| Fuel | 25.1 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the ELAN 34
The Elan 34 is a masthead sloop designed by J&J Design and built by Elan Marine (YU), with production records indicating a build year of 1991. While the exact total hull count is unspecified in the available data, this model represents a specific era of European cruising yacht construction.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a manageable 34-foot footprint with a moderate comfort ratio of 19.7. Its relatively light displacement of 9039.0 lb makes it responsive for short-handed sailing in protected waters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.08 and a displacement of 9039.0 lb, the Elan 34 is better suited for coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making. Its fin keel and moderate ballast ratio suggest stability in moderate conditions but limited reserve buoyancy for extreme bluewater scenarios.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau First 34 and the O'Day 34, which share similar beam dimensions and masthead sloop configurations. These models offer similar interior volumes and performance characteristics for sailors seeking a mid-1990s cruising platform.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 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 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 60° | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 75° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| 90° | 5.0 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| 110° | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| 120° | 5.0 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 |
Estimated Value
Limited DataAsking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 1997–2012 · median $36,720
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 34.12ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ELAN 34yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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