ELAN  POWER 42

ELAN 42 - DESIGNERS COMMENTS

The Elan Power 42 sports cruiser encompasses sporty feeling aboard with luxurious 3 cabin interior, implicit attention to details which perfect comfort for owner and guests. The hull is an assurance for superior seaworthiness and safe voyages.

Innovative design Topside of the hull is built with the use of GRP and isophtalic polyester in sandwich construction to save weight and to achieve rigid construction, reduction of condensation in all sorts of climates. The bottom part of the hull is solid and this method is nowadays standard for this size of boat and meets all standards of Germanischer Lloyd. Exterior and interior were developed with use of computerized tools which allows 3D visualization of the final product completed with mockups of interior and cockpit being built prior to the actual prototype being launched.

The helm position is focused on ergonomically positioned navigational equipment and for best viewing angle and large sliding roof which when opened can give the helmsman a feeling of cruising with an open sport boat. The cockpit has a generous layout with settee and large folding table on the starboard side providing seating and enjoyment for owner alike.

Elan Power 42 features unique interior accommodation which has been designed with overnight accommodation for the owner, plus four guests and single en-suite bathroom with separate shower. Interior is finished with high gloss American Cherry wood and gets natural daylight from ten portholes and deck hatches. Saloon offers comfortable seating for six, and an optional LCD television with DVD player for entertainment onboard. Generous galley is equipped with kerrock worktop, hob, microwave, refrigerator, extractor fan...

The cockpit area aft is very spacious and extends across the boat so you can have a sun bed on one side and seats on the other at the same time. Another permanent sun bed is fitted on the foredeck. The outside galley on the starboard side contains fridge, sink and optional grill.

The hull of the Elan Power 42 is a development of previous designs with extra beam to accommodate spacious interior. Particular attention was given to the design of the spray rails for effective spray deflection. The hull shape has a deep V to reduce slamming and give a smooth ride in a head sea. The hull design parameters have been balanced and optimized to produce a hull with excellent sea keeping properties, to ensure a safe and comfortable ride over a wide range of conditions.

The engine options are the well known Volvo Penta D6 series of Volvo stern drives giving a max speed of 37 knots. Long autonomy is assured by 1000 litres of fuel and endurance of 12 hours which is more than competitors. Beside very large access to the engine room hatch Elan Power 42 offers also day-to-day hatch for daily check outs of the engines. ble time aboard.