REVIEW
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THE
ELAN GT5
BETWEEN COMFORT AND POWER Aboard many modern yachts, it can be hard to remember exactly what boat you’re on until your eye happens to light upon a logo. However, this is most definitely not the case with the Elan GT5, a performance cruiser with a look all of its own and style to burn.
With the swim platform, options of a cockpit galley featuring a fridge, grill and other amenities common on much larger yachts, the GT5 cockpit is designed for enjoying time with family and friends, offering ample seating area and different innovative cockpit table options converting the seating into a sunbathing lounge. A clean deck design ensures fast and safe passage forward, and enables plenty of sunbathing area with dedicated cushions on
Length
Beam
13 .2 M
3 .9M
Draft
Displacement
2 . 45M
8 . 6T
Fuel
Water
146L
22 0 L
the foredeck.
utilisation of the yacht’s volume for the most comfortable and innovative saloon in her
All lines (except for the furling lines for the
size range. The galley forward offers ample
headsail) are led into ducting that exits just
storage space with a customisable corner
forward of the twin wheels: the genoa sheets
to be equipped individually for each owner.
to a winch slightly forward; halyards and a
The 180-degree panoramic skylight with the
German-style mainsheet to a winch aft right
window in window feature, two hatches and
next to the helm. Underneath each helm seat
one large central hatch allows the saloon to
is a sizable rope locker. The space below deck
be ventilated always. The new GT5 is also the
is unique in her class. The Elan Design Team
only yacht this size to offer a separate shower
has implemented an inverted saloon layout
compartment with a 3-cabin, 2-heads interior
featuring the galley forward, ensuring optimal
layout.
For more information on the new Elan GT5 or to gain exclusive access to the Cannes and Southampton boat shows, contact Ray Avallone at M&NA Marine, (+356) 7949 2638, info@mnamarine.com
