Elan Yachts is revealing details about the Elan GT6 Explorer ahead of the boat’s official premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
According to the shipyard, the prototype is completed and more hulls are in build. The design of this Explorer model evolves from the Elan GT6, which is a 49-foot gran turismo design from Studio F.A. Porsche, Humphreys Yacht Design and Elan.
The GT6 is the yard’s flagship model, originally created for shorthanded Mediterranean fast cruising. The Elan GT6 Explorer keeps the core architecture, materials and layout but makes changes in the areas of safety, seakeeping, autonomy and offshore living.
For instance, the GT6 Explorer has an advanced 3D Vail hull with watertight bulkheads in case of collision. There’s a strengthened deck and hull-deck joint to allow installation of a staysail forestay. A cockpit arch with a dodger and Bimini top protects sailors from the elements.
Inside, the GT6 Explorer has lee cloth installation mounts, a washing machine, a dishwasher, and integrated grabrails.
The boat can also be ordered with a solar array that will produce enough power for the watermaker and all other hotel loads except air conditioning, according to the builder.
What the team at Elan Yachts says about the GT6 Explorer: “The original GT6 already offers a unique experience on the water, featuring a flush forward deck, impeccable woodwork, a luxurious interior and smart, seaworthy naval architecture. The modifications to the Explorer version elevate the already capable yacht to new heights, enhancing its performance and living conditions for extended voyages and should present itself as an attractive option for budding ocean explorers.”
Where to learn more: go to www.elan-yachts.com.
