Elan E6 - fun to sail with a nice, sporty feel on the helm

[@dunkie976]

Lovely boat, they Elan team are really on point at the moment with stunning new yachts. They'd be at the top of my shopping list. ❤

[@Raizgriz]

so many boat builders don't round there corners like this company does and i love it, looks great.

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Thank you Toby. Such a great reviewer of boats.

[@yachtingworld]

A pleasure, thank you!

[@ramirotirado3274]

What can I say. That’s a beauty.

[@gogo-uf8ow]

what a dream woahh!!! i m happy that some people can buy a boat like this

[@MrJudg3]

Great boat!

[@Tomm9y]

Boats like this need to be tested over days in tough conditions, especially downwind in big seas. I can't see that huge volume and stern being managed by an autopilot, let alone by a vane. For crew sanity when cruising, minimising time on the helm is vital, managing power usage on autopilot is also critical.

[@FXPL9277]

My perfect boat! Too bad my unperfect budget.

[@hakanboz5242]

what is she gonna do in heavy conditions. I wonder???

[@johnnyhubbars9893]

The interior design was great. I like plenty of bottle storage and high ceilings. I’m taller.

[@mariojosebebianonascimento4951]

Why do you always test boats without spray hood? Nobody uses them like that. Even bimini tops are used to protect from the sun and rain...

[@timjrvine]

I think because they are new boats and haven't been fitted by owners yet

[@kkklllaaa1234]

I always use my boat without a bimini

[@ende421]

The more I see the classic winch layout after seeing RMs inboard winches, the more I ask myself why not everybody is doing it that way.

[@sandrahildebrand4475]

So You like RM or vice versa?

[@ende421]

@@sandrahildebrand4475 yes, I very much like the way RM places the winches.

[@ceirwan]

What's optimal for short handed cruising isn't always optimal for a cruiser racer. The RM is aimed more at cruisers, this boat will appeal more to racers who may also cruise a little.

[@puertola7186]

Thanks for the presentation! I think the target audience for this Elan is some new-rich with F1-hotel level design taste.

[@Zlikz]

What a nice boat. What is the top speed?

[@sv.foamball]

LWL = 14.10 meters, so hull speed is 9.114 knots - and she looks like she'll do it easily.

[@williamyamm8803]

Love the design and the inside but it's a shame to see rust on a brand new boat : Center bottom (handrail fixation) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZjYl2l5mdeAfdk Top left : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZjYl2l5mdeAfdk Stainless steel is to expensive.... ?

[@TheAegisClaw]

That is pretty shoddy.

[@TheAegisClaw]

@@mikaelgarton372 I'm sure it is, but I wouldn't put it past some yards to put in lower grade stainless to save money, 304 for instance.

[@mikaelgarton372]

@@TheAegisClaw No it's not 304. Are you kidding me?

[@williamyamm8803]

@@mikaelgarton372 I started sailing at 5 years old when my parents bought their first sailingboat (I am 50 now). Rust is rust. So, it is not 100% stainless steele. Maybe 304 or somthing like that. Greeting from France.

[@williamyamm8803]

@@mikaelgarton372 The Elan E6 was launched in 2022. So this boat is less than 1 year old. If your councider that rust is normal, personally i don't.

[@michaeltca3103]

Warning -- As soon as I heard the word "sail drive" I walked away. NOT interested.