Large arrays of solar panels can be installed on the coachroof and on a separate gantry mounted over the stern
was to combine practical maritime utility with high-end design, build it using the latest in GRP composite technology, and provide it with hand-crafted furniture and the whole spectrum of modern equipment. Still, there are a few special features that make this boat especially adapted to life on the high sea. Let’s take a closer look at what they are:
Monolithic structure When you set out on the open ocean, safety is the number one consideration. And the structure of the hull itself is what ultimately keeps you safe. The Elan GT6 X hull is a monolithic structure, whichmeans it’s one, continuous composite body with laminated bulkheads, stringers and stringer supports integrated into the hull itself. All load bearing elements are laminated into a seamless unit.
3D VAIL construction This is done through a process called 3D VAIL – 3D Vacuum Assisted Infusion Lamination. It can be seen as next generation vacuum infusion sandwich construction, and Elan offers the option of replacing polyester with vinylester. The output is a robust, stiff, osmosis-proof, and lightweight hull. A major additional safety feature is fully laminated bulkheads in both ends of the boat, fortified back and
front to create real, watertight compartments. An even bigger safety factor is the keel attachment. Extra care is taken by integrating the top of the keel to the reinforced hull in a trapezoidal pyramid keel mount, with U profile keel mounting plates, especially designed to improve load distribution and mitigates hull damage in emergencies, making it stronger and more capable of taking a hit. These are all invisible
things, as the case is with a lot of central features in a sailing boat. Looking at the visible side, the inner forestay makes offshore sailing safer and more efficient – the staysail/J3 installation includes the necessary deck and mast reinforcements, as well as a padeye. A self-tacker system and control lines led under deck to winches and clutches close to the steering position ensures easy shorthanded operation. There are no winches or lines cluttering the space around the companionway. The yacht has a single- handed design, which means that no one has to move out of the way in the cockpit in order for the skipper to be able to manoeuvre the boat, as all winches and lines are available at the helm position. When shore supplies are few and far between, on board storage and sufficient
‘If you add a 15kW generator the GT6X is a full hybrid yacht’
energy becomes more than just a question of comfort. You simply need it to be able to reach your dream destinations. The fuel tank on the GT6 X is 500 litres, and the battery bank can carry up to 840Ah – lithium if chosen. An optional solar installation of well over a kW (nominal) sustainable, free power, and a likewise optional generator with a capacity of 6,4 kW will take care of power
needs. Add to that a large watermaker, combined with the standard 300-litre water tank, and you will have a vessel capable of crossing any ocean nonstop.
Diesel, electric or hybrid? Among the numerous options, Elan GT6 X can be delivered with electric propulsion. An OceanVolt system with a 25kW High Power ServoProp motor, driven by a battery bank with a stunning 62.4 kW capacity (if you choose to go all the way). OceanVolt is the market leader in this area, and the system can regenerate power through the servo prop. If you add a 15kW generator, the boat will morph into a full hybrid yacht. The standard engine is a 57HK Yanmar, with an option to upgrade to 80HK. Production will start in 2024.
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