ELITE 326
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.33 ft |
| LWL | 27.08 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 5.42 ft |
| Displacement | 7,200 lb |
| Ballast | 2,579.8 lb |
| Material | 17.0 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 40.58 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.92 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35.08 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 447 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 241.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 411.2 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 5 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 50.2 L |
| Fuel | 30.4 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the ELITE 326
Shoal draft model: 4.33'.
The Elite 326 is a 31.33 ft masthead sloop designed by Harle & Mortain and built by Kirie (FRA) in 1988. With a displacement of 7200.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 16.1, this vessel represents a lightweight, performance-oriented cruising design from the late 1980s.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and agility over heavy offshore comfort, given its low displacement and moderate comfort ratio.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.28 and a displacement of 7200.0 lb, the Elite 326 is better suited for coastal and protected waters rather than heavy offshore passages, as its light displacement and fin keel offer less stability in extreme conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-1980s European performance cruisers with similar displacement and fin keel configurations, such as the Beneteau First 323 or O'Day 32, which share a focus on sailing performance over heavy displacement.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ELITE 326yet 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.
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