'Storm Wave' is a great example of the popular Elan 295. An ideal boat for Solent sailing this Elan 295 is set up for both racing or cruising.
Owners Comments:
This yacht has had only 3 years of actual sailing use from new and has undergone a major refit of the principal fittings and safety equipment over the last year. There is a large inventory of safety gear, including life jackets. An extensive inventory of other equipment is on board.
'Storm Wave' is a great example of the popular Elan 295. An ideal boat for Solent sailing this Elan 295 is set up for both racing or cruising.
Owners Comments:
This yacht has had only 3 years of actual sailing use from new and has undergone a major refit of the principal fittings and safety equipment over the last year. There is a large inventory of safety gear, including life jackets. An extensive inventory of other equipment is on board.
Separate sets of cruising and racing sails. 8 sails in all. There is a general purpose spinnaker, a new heavy reaching spinnaker, solent jib and storm jib. There is also a second reinforced halyard sheave now fitted to take asymetric spinnaker or code zero.
The history of this yacht is that it has been stored on land for 17 years of its life, making the active hull life only about 3 years. This is reflected in the engine use of 150 hours. A recent full survey (2017) is available. Small Ships Register part III since 2004.
Full renovation after storage was started March 2017 with replacing all standing and running rigging. Most of the electronics and electrical equipment replaced. New batteries, heavy 12v cabling and electronic charging circuits fitted. Engine serviced. New gearbox fitted. New alternator fitted and starter refurbished. Mast reinforced and extra sheaves added for code zero or asymmetric cruising spinnaker. New tinted acrylic hatch and washboards fitted to let more light into main cabin. Extended rudder factory fitted. Some cosmetic works are all that is required to make this yacht look really good.
General Description
Storm Wave is a great example of the popular Elan 295. An ideal boat for Solent sailing this Elan 295 is set up for both racing or cruising.
Owners Comments:
This yacht has had only 3 years of actual sailing use from new and has undergone a major refit of the principal fittings and safety equipment over the last year. There is a large inventory of safety gear, including life jackets. An extensive inventory of other equipment is on board.
Separate sets of cruising and racing sails. 8 sails in all. There is a general purpose spinnaker, a new heavy reaching spinnaker, solent jib and storm jib. There is also a second reinforced halyard sheave now fitted to take asymetric spinnaker or code zero.
The history of this yacht is that it has been stored on land for 17 years of its life, making the active hull life only about 3 years. This is reflected in the engine use of 150 hours. A recent full survey (2017) is available. Small Ships Register part III since 2004.
Full renovation after storage was started March 2017 with replacing all standing and running rigging. Most of the electronics and electrical equipment replaced. New batteries, heavy 12v cabling and electronic charging circuits fitted. Engine serviced. New gearbox fitted. New alternator fitted and starter refurbished. Mast reinforced and extra sheaves added for code zero or asymmetric cruising spinnaker. New tinted acrylic hatch and washboards fitted to let more light into main cabin. Extended rudder factory fitted. Some cosmetic works are all that is required to make this yacht look really good.
Mechanical And Construction
This 1997 Elan 295 is powered by a Yanmar GM10 diesel engine with shaft drive. The engine has been lightly used with only 150 engine hours.
The Elan 295 designed by Rob Humphreys has excellent racing pedigree. Her construction is Glass Fibre with lead fin keel.
A full structural survey from 2017 is available on request.
Sails And Rigging
Standing and running rigging on this Elan 295 was replaced during 2017. Her sail inventory includes both racing and cruising sets:
- Racing Main and Rolling Genoa with vertical battens
- Cruising Main and Genoa
- Solent high aspect jib
- General purpose spinnaker
- Heavy reaching spinnaker
- Storm Jib
Navigation Equipment
Navigation Equipment on this Elan 295 includes:
- Bidata speed/depth
- Nasa wind instruments
- VHF with built-in GPS
- AIS receiver with mini screen
Accommodations
This Elan 295 provides accommodation for 6 in two double cabins and saloon
Saloon:
2 berths with raising seat backs for storage and increased berth size with lee cloths.
Folding table and a lot of storage cupboards.
Forward Cabin:
double V berth with small wardrobe and large storage bin.
Removable section for more comfort.
Rear Cabin:
Good sized double berth and storage.
Nav Station:
Large forward facing nav table with separate seat.
Electrical Panel and VHF
Storage
Galley:
Double sink with pressurised fresh water tap.
Separate salt water tap.
Double gas hob oven and grill
Coolbox
Heads:
Marine toilet
Molded sink with shower head tap.
Shower tray and separate bilge pump.
Cupboards and separate wet storage.
Deck Gear
- 2 anchors, chain and lines
- Fenders
- Mooring Warps
- New stainless steel rigging
- New running rigging including all spinnaker gear
- S/S frame for spray cover
- Furler for genoa
- Sail cover
- All lines lead aft to cockpit.
- Sundry spares
Safety Equipment
- 2x Horseshoe buoys with lights
- 3x bilge pumps. 2x manual, 1x electric.
- Low level nav lights.
- LED tricolour
- Heaving line and safety sling
- New lifelines
- Jackstays
