ELAN 450
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44.62 ft |
| LWL | 41.08 ft |
| Beam | 14.3 ft |
| Draft | 7.38 ft |
| Displacement | 24,917 lb |
| Ballast | 8,441.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 58.14 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.08 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 57.18 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.26 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 653.37 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 489.76 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 2,206.6 sq ft |
About the ELAN 450
DRAFT shallow: 2.05 m/6.73' standard: 2.25 m/7.38' racing: 2.60 m/8.53' Sail Area: MAINSAIL 60.7 m2/653 sq.ft. GENOA 45.5 m2/490 sq.ft. GENNAKER 205 m2 /2206 sq.ft.
The Elan 450 is a fractional sloop designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Elan (SLOV) starting in 2012, with an unknown total hull count. It features a displacement of 24917.0 lb and a beam of 14.3 ft, offering a balance of performance and comfort with a comfort ratio of 26.44.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who prioritize interior volume and modern amenities, as evidenced by the high frequency of bow thruster (17 mentions) and solar panel (7 mentions) installations.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.96 and a D/L ratio of 160.46, the Elan 450 is moderately suited for offshore passages, though its relatively light displacement and fin keel suggest it is more optimized for coastal cruising than heavy bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44.2, which share similar fractional rig configurations and target the same market of performance-oriented coastal cruisers.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(13 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° | 4.4 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| 60° | 4.7 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| 75° | 4.9 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| 90° | 4.8 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| 110° | 4.5 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.4 |
| 120° | 4.3 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 11.4 |
| 150° | 3.2 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 10.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 9.0 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 44.62ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 3 systems for the ELAN 450, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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