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

The Elan E6 is a big 47-footer, high and beamy and one that leans more towards spirited cruising with generous accommodation over racing. Toby Hodges takes it for a quick sail to find how it performs

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[dunkie]

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.

[gogo-ufow]

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

[Tommy]

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.

[hakanboz]

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

[FXPL]

My perfect boat! Too bad my unperfect budget.

[johnnyhubbars]

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

[puertola]

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

[ende]

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.

[mariojosebebianonascimento]

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...

[Zlikz]

What a nice boat. What is the top speed?

[williamyamm]

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

[michaeltca]

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