English
Elan 340 – 2008 - £60,000
This is a really nice example of this very popular 'Cruiser Racer' from the pen of world renowned designer Rob Humphrey, and built to a high standard by Elan Yachts of Slovenia.
This is a yacht which can perform in a competitive environment if required, yet is fitted out to a high standard offering comfortable cruising attributes as well. Arguably one of the best all round yachts of this size available on the market today - and we don't say that lightly!
This is a keel-stepped mast boat that is dry and fresh below, with nothing but dust in her bilge. It is clear that she has always been well-kept and the soft furnishings and condition of the internal woodwork reflect the fact.
After nearly 13 years of enjoyable ownership of this Elan 340, the current recently retired joint owners are planning some ambitious longer distance sailing for which they have their eye on a larger, equally performance-orientated cruiser.
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Accommodation
The Elan 340’s interior has a more modern style than that of its 333 predecessor, with light wood veneers used throughout, beige internal GRP roof liner with inset wood strips and a dark laminate cabin sole. Blue fabric upholstery in good condition throughout.
The Elan 340 offers up to six berths in two separate cabins, plus the use of the saloon, where the settee berths are of simple straight design with good width and very good length.
A dedicated and generously-sized forward-facing chart table is located to starboard of the companionway down from the cockpit, with a well sized heads compartment aft of this.
The galley is of L-shaped layout and located to port of the area at the foot of the companionway.
An Autotherm Air 4D (by Planar) diesel-fired, warm air heating system is fitted with outlets throughout the accommodation (newly fitted in April 2024). A Gear4 iPod dock/DAB radio is fitted in a locker above the chart table providing entertainment facilities.
Side windows are fitted with pleated ‘OceanAir’ type blinds, and all overhead hatches have insect screens (stowed loosely in the aft cabin).
Forward Cabin: Providing a double Vee berth with surprisingly good length with an in-filling cushion, but there is still open floor space beneath and behind the berth when fully made up. Two half-height closed lockers face each other across the centreline either side of the access door; hanging in the port side and shelved to starboard. Open shelving along each side of the berth. Overhead deck hatch with roller blind. 240v Euro 2 pin socket
Main Saloon: C-shaped seating is fitted to the port side of the main cabin, with a straight settee berth to starboard, facing each other over a well-proportioned leafed table, with drinks stowage within. The two roto-moulded plastic water tanks are fitted amidships beneath the saloon seating but generous lockers are to be found under the forward ends. These combine with behind seat back lockers and open shelves to each side to offer significant stowage. A centreline hatch over the table, plus opening portlights above galley ensure good light values and cross-ventilation in harbour.
Nav area: A generously sized, forward-facing chart table with internal chart stowage and navigators seat is located aft to starboard. Adjacent to the main 12 V DC electrical distribution panel and storage lockers over. 240v Euro 2 pin outlet socket.
Galley: Consciously located to port side, so that the yacht may be hove to on starboard tack while making a hot brew, the galley is of efficient design and bigger than on some 34 and
35' alternatives. A top-opening cool box outboard of the stainless steel sinks is refrigerated by an efficient Isotherm ASU unit, two-burner gas cooker with oven fitted (Note – the gas system has not been connected or used in the current ownership as they prefer a spirit stove instead. Consequently the gas system will need re-commissioning) Ample storage for crockery and staples in the large lockers beneath the side deck. 240v Euro 2 pin outlet socket.
Aft Cabin: Located to port side, abaft the galley, the aft cabin's berth is more generous than might be expected; extending around the engine space and beyond the centreline, while retaining a good length throughout. There is also a relatively generous floor area behind the closed door on which to stand and get dressed with the door closed, with a larger than average hanging locker outboard of this space. Opening portlight to cockpit well.
Heads Compartment: Located to starboard aft of the nav area, this is a light and welcoming compartment - even featuring 'his and her' hand basins one might think! In fact, one is intended as secure stowage for washbags etc. for practical use when underway. Mirror- fronted lockers above basin area. Monobloc faucet with pull-out shower attachment, shower sump drain pump. Jabsco manual sea toilet with holding tank.
Beyond the toilet, the drained hanging space for wet-weather gear is of good size.
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Engine:
This Elan 340 is fitted with a Volvo Penta D1-30B diesel with a sail drive transmission unit and a two-bladed, folding propeller.
The saildrive gaiter was last changed in March 2018
In common with the rest of the boat, the engine & saildrive have been maintained religiously, the last service in March 2024
Currently the hour meter is showing only 764 hours run from new
Electrical:
2 x 12v batteries (New in 2018) – 1 x 100 A/hr for domestic services and 1 x 86 A/hr for engine cranking.
Charging is by engine-driven alternator and a Mastervolt IVO Compact 25Ah battery charger for use when connected to shore support
Sails and spars
This Elan 340 is fitted with a keel-stepped, Selden double spreader mast and single line reefing boom. A Furlex 200S furling system is fitted to the forestay.
Aluminium conventional spinnaker pole.
Aluminium Selden bowsprit for use with light wind sails is stowed in the cockpit's starboard locker.
Selden gas-assisted rod kicker (New gas strut insert fitted in August 2024).
Third reef line point added December 2021.
All running rigging replaced (except Dyneema backstay) in March 2022. New Jib halyard fitted August 2024, boom and furling system serviced at the same time.
High strength Dyform standing rigging is the same age as the boat (2008)
All mast lines are neatly led aft under the deck and the rope storage bin built in under the step at bridge deck is a tidy idea, especially when cruising or passage making
Two speed Harken mainsheet tackle - 4:1 coarse purchase, plus a powerful 12:1 fine tuner.
8:1 Dyneema backstay purchase, making adjustment a near instant operation without undue effort.
2 x Harken ST44 2-speed primary sheet winches.
Towed headsail sheet cars.
2 x Harken ST32 halyard winches on coachroof.
5 Spinlock rope clutches to each side of the companionway hatch
Sails:
Good quality mainsail by Sanders Sails of Lymington, three slab reef points
Good quality roller furling genoa (Sanders Sails)
Full, running spinnaker by Sanders Sails.in a turtle bag
Full radial asymmetric spinnaker by Sanders Sails
Navigation Equipment
At the companionway and at the steering pedestal:
Raymarine ST60 Tri-data speed/log and depth
Raymarine ST60+ Graphic multi display
Raymarine ST60+ Wind instrument.
Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot control head at the pedestal
Steering compass
At the chart table:
Garmin GPSMap 555 colour chart plotter
Digital Yacht AIT2000 AIS class B transponder (New in January 2023)
Digital Yacht WLN10 Smart Wireless NMEA 0183 to WiFi gateway server, allowing easy connection for tablet navigation
Deck Equipment
15 kgs Bruce anchor with an all-chain rode.
'Walk-through' pulpit.
Spinnaker pole stowage provision to starboard side guardwires.
Acrylic mainsail cover designed to accommodate lazy jack lines.
Folding, acrylic sprayhood on stainless steel hoops, S/S handle each side to assist transition to side decks from cockpit.
Pair of named cockpit dodgers.
Large diameter (1.4m/55inches), hide-covered semi-recessed steering wheel, with acrylic cover for weather protection when not in use. Jefa steering pedestal.
Teak laid sheathing to the cockpit seats and floor, and also on helm's seat/transom gate.
Stainless steel swim/recovery ladder with stowage point in starboard locker.
Outboard engine stowage pad to port pushpit.
Fenders and mooring warps
Safety Equipment
Ocean Safety 4 Man ORC valise Liferaft, new in 2021 and last serviced in April 2024
Horse shoe lifebuoy (white) with floating light (stowed below).
Pair of webbing jackstays (stowed below to avoid UV degradation).
Manual bilge pump (located in the cockpit).
12V DC auto electric bilge pump
Various fire extinguishers
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as Liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.
VESSEL’S HISTORY/BACKGROUND.
GRP Hull and deck, designed by Humphries yacht design and the Elan design team.
Built by Elan yachts in Slovenia in 2008 and supplied by the UK distributor to the first owner in June 2008
Bought by the current joint owners at 3 years old in 2011