Hanse 400 vs 2013 Elan 350 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 400 | 2013 Elan 350 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Elan |
| Year | 2002–2006 | 2013–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Slovenia |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) | 3.46 m (11.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 400 and 2013 Elan 350 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 400 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2013 Elan 350 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Hanse 400 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2013 Elan 350 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Hanse 400 measures 12.10m (39.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.80m, compared to the 2013 Elan 350 at 10.67m (35.0ft) with a 3.46m beam. The Hanse 400 is 1.43m longer than the 2013 Elan 350. The Hanse 400 displaces approximately 25% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 400 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.87 and 68.0 m² of sail area. The 2013 Elan 350, with an SA/D of 17.65 and 58.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 400 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 400 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2013 Elan 350 has a comfort ratio of 19.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 400 and 30.3% for the 2013 Elan 350, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 400 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L of water capacity and 150L of fuel. The 2013 Elan 350 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Elan 350 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Hanse 400 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 400 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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