The 2003 Elan 45 is a well-equipped performance cruiser that combines excellent sailing capabilities with the comfort and practicality required for extended cruising. The interior features a practical four-cabin layout with two heads, providing comfortable accommodation for family cruising or sailing with guests.
Powered by a Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine with SailDrive propulsion, the yacht also benefits from a MAX Power bow thruster for easier manoeuvring in confined spaces.
The Selden rig includes in-mast mainsail furling, a furling genoa, backstay tensioner, and Harken winches, complemented by Elvström Dacron sails.
The cockpit features renewed teak decking, comfortable cushions, and a sprayhood.
The yacht has benefited from numerous upgrades over the years, including a Raymarine EV-400 autopilot system (2022), a comprehensive navigation electronics package, a 6 kWh lithium service battery bank, 320W of solar panels, and updated electrical systems.
Additional equipment includes a Lofrans electric windlass, generous 460-litre freshwater capacity, a well-equipped galley with a keel-cooled refrigerator and gas stove, and two marine toilets.
Safety equipment includes an eight-person offshore liferaft, EPIRB, and automatic life jackets, while a Seatec inflatable dinghy with a Suzuki 2.5 HP outboard adds convenience for exploring anchorages.
With its combination of performance-oriented design, practical cruising equipment, and extensive upgrades, the Elan 45 presents an attractive option for sailors seeking a capable and versatile yacht for Mediterranean cruising or longer passages.
Location: Samos, Greece
Flag: Poland
VAT paid
- LOA: 13.70 m
- Beam: 4.20 m
- Draft: 2.10 m
- Engine: Volvo Penta D2-55
- Propulsion: Volvo SailDrive
- Fuel Capacity: 240 L
- Fresh Water Capacity: 460 L
- Steering: Twin wheels, single rudder
- 4 cabins
- 2 heads
Mast, Rigging & Sails
- Selden mast with in-mast mainsail furling
- Selden boom
- Selden furling genoa system
- Selden backstay tensioner
- ZSpar vang (2023)
- 2 × Harken 53 two-speed winches
- 2 × Harken 44 two-speed winches
- Harken tracks, travellers and blocks
- Running rigging renewed and updated
- Elvström Dacron sails (2013)
Engine & Propulsion
- Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine
- Volvo SailDrive transmission
- SailDrive diaphragm replaced (2021)
- Engine mounts replaced (2023)
- 3-blade fixed aluminium propeller
- Spare propeller
- 240 L stainless steel diesel tank
- Racor diesel filter with backup filtration system
- MAX Power bow thruster (2017)
- Engine serviced annually
- Engine oil and filters changed (2026)
- SailDrive oil changed (2023)
- Seawater pump repaired (2023)
Steering & Anchoring
- Twin-wheel steering system
- Single rudder
- Lofrans X3 electric anchor windlass (2019)
- 25 kg Delta-type primary anchor
- 90 m of 10 mm galvanized anchor chain
- 25 kg Bruce-type spare anchor
- 10 m chain and 50 m rope for spare anchor
Navigation & Electronics
- Raymarine i70s multifunction instrument (2018)
- Raymarine EV-400 Sail Pilot autopilot (2022)
- Raymarine p70s autopilot control head
- Raymarine EV-1 heading sensor
- Raymarine ACU-400 autopilot control unit
- Raymarine rudder reference sensor
- Raymarine wind sensor (2018)
- Raymarine depth sensor
- Airmar speed and temperature sensor
- Raymarine RC425 chartplotter
- vYacht Wi-Fi link
- ICOM IC-M401EURO VHF radio
- ICOM DS-100 DSC controller
- Pioneer DEH-1500R FM radio/CD player
Electrical System & Batteries
- BEST Lithium 6.0 kWh service battery bank, 13.2V / 460 Ah (2019)
- Optima BlueTop 12V / 55 Ah starting battery (2019)
- Victron Energy BMV-712 Smart battery monitor (2019)
- Electrical cabling and main switches updated (2019)
- Battery monitoring and control systems updated (2019)
- 12V DC electrical system
- 220V AC shore power system
Solar Panels & Charging
- 2 × 160 W solar panels (2017)
- Total solar capacity: 320 W
- Custom stainless steel solar panel arch (2017)
- FOX-360 solar charge controller
- 12V / 70A engine alternator
- Cristec YPOWER 12V / 40A shore power battery charger (2019)
- Shore power charger input: 90–265V AC, 47–65 Hz
Fresh Water System
- Total fresh water capacity: 460 L
- 2 × stainless steel freshwater tanks
- Quick B3 30 L water heater
- Water heating via engine or 220V AC (1200 W)
- Freshwater accumulator tank
Galley
- VECO Frigomatic keel-cooled refrigerator
- ENO Allure two-burner gas stove (2023)
- 2 × round stainless steel sinks
- Freshwater faucet
- Seawater faucet with Whale Gusher foot pump
- 12V gas leak detector (2022)
Heads & Sanitary Equipment
- 2 × marine heads
- Forward Jabsco manual marine toilet
- Forward holding tank, approximately 30 L
- Aft Lavac manual vacuum toilet (2018)
- Hansgrohe faucets with bidet showers in both heads (2018 and 2022)
Cockpit & Deck
- Twin steering wheels
- Teak cockpit cladding renewed (2022)
- Cockpit cushions renewed (2017)
- Sprayhood renewed (2017)
- ROKK Charge+ USB charging socket on steering pedestal (2022)
- Stainless steel solar panel arch
- Custom stainless steel dinghy mounts (2019)
- Custom outboard engine bracket (2018)
Safety Equipment
- Seatec Offshore Plus 8-person liferaft (2023)
- 8 × Seatec automatic life jackets (2018)
- Horseshoe lifebuoy with light
- Throwing line
- Signalling flares
- Emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)
Dinghy & Outboard
- Seatec Aerotend 240 inflatable dinghy (2018)
- Suzuki 2.5 HP outboard engine (2017)
- Outboard engine serviced (October 2023)
- Custom stainless steel dinghy mounts (2019)
- Custom outboard engine bracket (2018)
