Question 1

What are the specs of the ELLIOTT 7.4?

Accepted Answer

The ELLIOTT 7.4 has the following specifications: 24.28ft LOA, 8.04ft beam, 5.41ft draft, 2,205lb displacement, 908lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

Is the ELLIOTT 7.4 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The ELLIOTT 7.4 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 9.45, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.47, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 3

How fast is the ELLIOTT 7.4?

Accepted Answer

The ELLIOTT 7.4 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 29.82, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 97, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 4

How much does it cost to maintain a ELLIOTT 7.4?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a ELLIOTT 7.4 is estimated at $900 – $2.3K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 5

How much does it cost to own a ELLIOTT 7.4 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the ELLIOTT 7.4 (24.28ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $900 – $2.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 24.28ft boat: Florida: $4,400-$11,700/year. California: $4,100-$10,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,500/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,200/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,200/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,600/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,200/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,300/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $19K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 6

How much does it cost to dock a ELLIOTT 7.4?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the ELLIOTT 7.4 (24.28ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,400-$11,700/year. California: $4,100-$10,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,500/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,200/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,200/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,600/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,200/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,300/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 7

What are the common problems with the ELLIOTT 7.4?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the ELLIOTT 7.4 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the ELLIOTT 7.4.

Question 8

What should I look for when buying a ELLIOTT 7.4?

Accepted Answer

When buying a ELLIOTT 7.4, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the ELLIOTT 7.4 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 9

How does the ELLIOTT 7.4 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The ELLIOTT 7.4 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 24.28ft LOA, comfort ratio 9.45, capsize ratio 2.47, SA/disp 29.82. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	24.28 ft
LWL	21.65 ft
Beam	8.04 ft
Draft	5.41 ft
Displacement	2,205 lb
Ballast	908 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.2 kn

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