ELVSTROM 6.5
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.32 ft |
| LWL | 17.88 ft |
| Beam | 7.71 ft |
| Draft | 4.42 ft |
| Displacement | 2,515 lb |
| Ballast | 1,245.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 24.41 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 8.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 27.23 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.2 ft |
| FLforestay | 8.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 224.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 103.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 176.4 sq ft |
About the ELVSTROM 6.5
Same as JOUËT 22 or ELOR 65. The sailplan, reportedly, is the same as that of the INT. SOLING.
The Elvstrøm 6.5 is a compact, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Elvstrøm & Kjærulff and built by Yachting France/Jean Morin between 1974 and 1978. With a production run of 300 hulls, this 21.32 ft vessel represents a specific era of European trailer-sailer design focused on agility and ease of handling.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, particularly for single-handers or couples seeking a lightweight, trailerable package with responsive sailing characteristics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 2515.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.27, the Elvstrøm 6.5 is designed for coastal and protected waters rather than extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the O'Day 23 and the Pearson 22, as they share similar dimensions, trailerable footprints, and a focus on recreational coastal sailing rather than heavy offshore endurance.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.32ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ELVSTROM 6.5yet 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 ELVSTROM 6.5? 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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