In two parts....
Monday 30 November 2009
Sunday 29 November 2009
Tangosailing testsail video
The Tangosailing guys created a video of their testsail of the 310. Cool. The wheel construction is not something I like, though. Maybe its a matter of taste, but that option is not for me. :)
Swedish test drive
The guys at Tangosailing have a short review of their testsail on the 310, with some images there too. Check it out.
Friday 27 November 2009
First Norwegian 310 already ordered
The first order for a 310 to Norway has been made already, which is pretty cool! Always a good sign that orders start coming in early. :)
I'll be testsailing the 310 on a trip with the Norwegian distributor Fjord Sail in the UK in a couple of weeks, so be prepared for lots of pictures following the trip...
I'll be testsailing the 310 on a trip with the Norwegian distributor Fjord Sail in the UK in a couple of weeks, so be prepared for lots of pictures following the trip...
Tuesday 17 November 2009
Elan 310 details
Here are some more detailed shots of the Elan 310, courtesy of http://blog.yachtandsail.it.
The footbrace is shown folded up here, next to the throttle and a small gas locker. Methinks the round hatch is for rudder access/safety rudder.
Wednesday 11 November 2009
Elan 310 from Yachting Monthly
Nice picture of the Elan 310 from Yachting Monthlys recent test...looking good.
The caption under the image reads:
She tracks like a train upwind, riding her chines and making nearly 7 knots with hardly any weather helm. She handled the chop easily.
Now, doing 10 knots without a gennaker might not appeal to all you sportboaters out there, but I for one think that is awesome for a boat like this. Can't wait to see how she performs when running under gennaker in a breeze...
She tracks like a train upwind, riding her chines and making nearly 7 knots with hardly any weather helm. She handled the chop easily.
Now, doing 10 knots without a gennaker might not appeal to all you sportboaters out there, but I for one think that is awesome for a boat like this. Can't wait to see how she performs when running under gennaker in a breeze...
German test reveals Elan 310 IRC rating...
From the looks of it (and my somewhat poor german) the german Yacht testing of the Elan 310 versus the Archambault 31 revealed an (early) identical IRC rating of 0.987. Now, I have no doubt about the A31's performance in light winds (probably far superior to the 310, due to the extreme difference in transom width), but this does indicate that the 310 will be a fun, sporty boat!
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