Hanse 370 vs 2010 Elan 340 — Comparison
Hanse 370
2010 Elan 340
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 370 | 2010 Elan 340 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Elan |
| Year | 2004–2008 | 2010–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Slovenia |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 9.00 m (29.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.63 m (11.9 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) | 1,750 kg (3,858 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 370 and 2010 Elan 340 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 370 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2010 Elan 340 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Hanse 370 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2010 Elan 340 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Hanse 370 measures 11.40m (37.4ft) overall with a beam of 3.63m, compared to the 2010 Elan 340 at 10.36m (34.0ft) with a 3.40m beam. The Hanse 370 is 1.04m longer than the 2010 Elan 340. The Hanse 370 displaces approximately 17% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 370 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.98 and 60.0 m² of sail area. The 2010 Elan 340, with an SA/D of 17.31 and 55.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2010 Elan 340 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 370 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2010 Elan 340 has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 370 and 30.2% for the 2010 Elan 340, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 370 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The 2010 Elan 340 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 160L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Elan 340 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 2010 Elan 340 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.