Hanse 320 vs 2007 Elan 310 — Comparison
Hanse 320
2007 Elan 310
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 320 | 2007 Elan 310 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Elan |
| Year | 2005–2010 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Slovenia |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) | 9.34 m (30.6 ft) |
| LWL | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) | 8.10 m (26.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 L (23.8 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 320 and 2007 Elan 310 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 320 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2007 Elan 310 is a 2000s offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Hanse 320 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2007 Elan 310 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Hanse 320 measures 9.92m (32.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.28m, compared to the 2007 Elan 310 at 9.34m (30.6ft) with a 3.10m beam. The Hanse 320 is 0.58m longer than the 2007 Elan 310. The Hanse 320 displaces approximately 2% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 320 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.90 and 46.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Elan 310, with an SA/D of 15.66 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 320 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 320 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 2007 Elan 310 has a comfort ratio of 21.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 30.4% for the Hanse 320 and 28.9% for the 2007 Elan 310, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 320 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L of water capacity and 90L of fuel. The 2007 Elan 310 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Elan 310 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 320 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 320 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.