Elan Yachts 380

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The Elan Yachts 380, on the water

The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.

Footage from SVN solovelanet

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 25 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 25

CoastalBluewater

1.93 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.93

LightHeavy

162 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 162

EasygoingPowered-up

18.8 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 18.8

TenderStiff

32% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 32%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

Draws more than ~96% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2952 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Elan Yachts 380, as the fleet has seen it

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The Elan Yachts 380 is a Rob Humphreys-designed fractional sloop built by Elan Yachts from 2008 to 2010, replacing the Elan Marine 37. It features a vertical bow and a wide, flared stern, with an LOA of 11.3 meters and a displacement of 6999 kg.0:46 The hull is constructed with infusion laminate, solid glass below the waterline, and PVC foam on the hull sides, while the deck uses balsa.0:56 The deck layout balances racing and cruising, offering wide side decks and a spacious cockpit.1:58 Its sail plan includes a 43-square-meter mainsail and a 44-square-meter non-overlapping jib.1:58 Aboard SVN solovelanet, the boat reached 4.3–4.8 knots in light conditions (5 knots of wind) and maintained 3.7 knots at engine idle.1:29 The interior offers two layout options, with two-meter-long berths in both cabins and nearly 1.90 meters of headroom.watch The dinette includes a C-shaped settee and a linear settee, with light-colored finishes enhancing brightness.0:53 A 30-horsepower Volvo sail drive engine is accessible beneath the companionway stairs.3:25

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 2 times across one channel of the fleet.

Basemap © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On the water

The Elan Yachts 380 on video

Elan 380Rob Humphreys' Elan 380 replaces the Elan Marine 37 with a vinylester infusion hull and 43 m² mainsail.SVN solovelanet

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

31.5%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

18.8

Displacement / length

162.5

Comfort ratio

24.6

Capsize screening

1.93

Hull speed

7.9 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

1491

Hull

Hull type

Fin w/bulb & spade rudder

Construction

Resin infus./PVC foam hull side/balsa deck

Production

Years built

2008–2010

Designer

Rob Humphreys

Builder

Elan

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More boats like her, on the water

Comparable boats the fleet has on camera: same type, within a quarter of her length. Open the boat, or watch the video — a timestamp means she only appears in passing.

Salona 3711.29 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA triple-award-winning performance cruiser from J&J Yacht Design featuring a high ballast ratio for stiff, fast sailing

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Hallberg-Rassy 37211.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA fractional sloop with a 1.99-metre draft and a 38% ballast ratio, optimised for a stiff, stable cruising motion

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Hunter Marine 37611.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA spacious cruiser featuring a B&R rig and wing keel, sharing a proven hull design with the later 380 and 386 models

Hunter 376 - The Aegean Tragedy: What Really Happened in the Newport–Ensenada Race0:47 from Practical Sailor

Hallberg-Rassy 3711.32 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA German Frers-designed masthead sloop built for offshore comfort with a stiff, stable hull and balanced performance

Hallberg Rassy 37 - Yacht Review5:16 from Halcyon Yachts - International Yacht Delivery

Hanse Yachts 36011.32 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 2024 fractional sloop featuring a high-volume hull and a 2.05-metre draft for stable, modern coastal cruising

Hanse 360 Boat Tour: The 36 Footer That Feels Like a 40 from Practical Sailor

Hunter Marine 38011.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthOffered with a deep 1.98m keel option, this high-volume cruiser features a spade rudder and a B&R rig

Everyone Hates This Sailboat… So Why Do People Love It?2:20 from Lady K Sailing

The family

Boats like this

Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.

Elan Yachts 350A Rob Humphreys-designed fractional sloop featuring a high-performance hull with a deep bulb keel and dual rudders Elan Marine Impression 384A Rob Humphreys-designed fractional sloop balancing a high comfort ratio with a stable, modern fin-and-bulb hull Elan Yachts 400A performance-orientated fractional sloop by Rob Humphreys featuring a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio and dual rudders Elan Yachts 320A Rob Humphreys-designed fractional sloop featuring a high SA/displacement ratio and dual rudders for responsive handling

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