Elan launches a new line of fast carbon bluewater yachts

Elan Yachts unveils a new ultimate bluewater yacht range, starting with the Elan SixtyFive, a yacht designed for fast sailing, built with the latest carbon technology.

The new carbon-epoxy range begins with the SixtyFive and will expand to include models of seventy-three and eighty feet. The Elan SixtyFive is designed for shorthanded or owner-sailed operation, uniting race-bred naval architecture, digital engineering precision, and hand-finished craftsmanship.

“The Elan SixtyFive marks the beginning of new era, combining industrial precision, advanced materials, and design integrity to set a new standard in owner-sailed bluewater performance,” said Jeffrey Tirman, CEO of Elan Group.

 

Designed in collaboration with J&J Design and Guillaume Verdier, the yacht incorporates IMOCA and America’s Cup technology into bluewater cruising. Verdier’s carbon-epoxy hull form and appendages enable planing speeds at 14 wind knots, while digital load monitoring and a custom IMOCA-style autopilot deliver control, safety, and efficiency.

 

Guillaume Verdier, Naval Architect: “Elan is giving us a fantastic opportunity to build an epoxy-carbon-glass mix. It is one of the best combinations we could find: incredibly strong and long-lasting …”.

 

The SixtyFive combines speed, comfort, and design through functional ergonomics and refined details. Lightweight, luxurious furniture reduces the yacht's weight without compromising the premium quality of the interior.

 

“The Elan SixtyFive is a performance sailing yacht, born from passion for innovation and visionary design thinking, combined with refined hydrodynamic excellence. Developed with cutting-edge simulation tools and winning offshore single-handed racing experience, the Elan SixtyFive embodies precision, ease of handling, and perfect control using tailored software supporting its intelligent autopilot,” said Jernej

Jakopin, JJ Design.

 

The Elan SixtyFive opens a new chapter for sailors. It unites the speed and confidence of race-bred technology with the comfort and independence expected from a true bluewater cruiser. For yacht owners, it will redefine what performance cruising means.

 

Key facts:

• Focus: performance bluewater monohull using serial carbon-epoxy construction (vacuum infusion with post-cure).
• First model: Elan SixtyFive, to be followed by seventy-three- and eighty-foot models.
• Designers: J&J Design and Guillaume Verdier.
• Development and production: Elan, Slovenia.

Elan SixtyFive highlights:

• Optimised naval architecture and structure (faster, lighter, and stronger yacht). Planning is enabled from 14 knots wind speed.
• Light carbon-epoxy build (dry weight 17,000 kg, full load 21,000 kg).
• IMOCA-derived custom autopilot for shorthanded sailing.
• Dual steering with protected helm and full sail control.
• High-tensile forged steel keel fin.
• Lightweight electrical system with digital switching, solar integration, Li-ion storage, hydrogeneration, and hybrid readiness.
• Handcrafted interior with improved ergonomics, owner’s suite with walk-in wardrobe,  separate showers and heads for all cabins.

More info: https://www.elan-yachts.com/en