ELAN 400
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.21 ft |
| LWL | 36.94 ft |
| Beam | 12.7 ft |
| Draft | 7.87 ft |
| Displacement | 16,534 lb |
| Ballast | 5,952.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52.23 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.76 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 51.67 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.22 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 865.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 385.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 655.3 sq ft |
About the ELAN 400
The Elan 400 is a fractional sloop designed by Humphreys Yacht Design and built by Elan (SLOV) starting in 2013. With a displacement of 16534.0 lb and a beam of 12.7 ft, it represents a modern, performance-oriented cruising platform.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize sailing dynamics over heavy bluewater comfort, given its relatively light displacement and high SA/D ratio of 20.54.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.0 and a comfort ratio of 23.01, the Elan 400 is better suited for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than heavy offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 40.7 and Nauticat 40, which share similar fractional rig configurations and performance-focused hull forms from the same era.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(7 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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 60° | 4.3 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 75° | 4.5 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 90° | 4.6 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| 110° | 4.5 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.6 | 10.1 |
| 120° | 4.3 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| 135° | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| 150° | 3.1 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 10.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Run VMG | 2.7 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.8 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ELAN 400 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.21ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ELAN 400yet 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.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ELAN 400? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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