GRP sailing yacht, Elan 431 "Blue Nose II" owners version, launched Spring 1996, built in 1995 by Elan Marine - Slovenia, J&J design. Dim.: Loa 13,45 m (Lwl 11,50 m) x 4,00 m x 1,95 m. GRP hull, superstructure and deck. Round bilged dark hull, fin keel. Solid teak deck on side walkways, special anti-slip structure moulded in the gel coat on cabin roof. All wood trim on deck is solid teak. The hull is hand laid; above the waterline it is a sandwich construction with core mat, under the waterline a solid laminate using alternate layers of glass mat, core mat and rovings. The first two layers of the underwater section are laminated with isophtalic polyester resin for osmosis protection. Round bilged hull, bulb keel (cast iron). The rudder is a fiberglass reinforced polyester laminate with an internal stainless steel grid. The rudder stock is constructed in stainless steel. Displacement: 8,2 tonnes, ballast: 2,7 tonnes. Fuel capacity: 115 litres in stainless steel tank, fuel level indicator. Fresh water capacity: totally 360 litres in stainless steel tanks; 1x 115 litres + 1x 245 litres, electric fresh water level indicator. Pedestal with steering wheel, protective ring and steering compass, mechanical steering system with a rudder angle blocking device, emergency tiller.

The world famous J&J Design Studio conceived this exclusive yacht in two variations; "Blue Nose II is the luxury "owner" model with six berths. A beautiful, modern, robust yacht, equally at home island hopping or making long ocean passages.

First owner. Lying Sardinia.

Teak interior, saloon, owners and two guest cabins - each with own marine head, 6 berths.
Pressurized hot and cold water system on all the taps with a hand-shower attachment in the wash rooms, hot water through boiler (220V/engine).

Saloon:
ergonomically shaped settee for 7 people to port, two folding chairs , large oval shaped saloon table with a bar and stowage compartment, above the back rest generous stowage and book-shelves to starboard, port light in superstructure, mid section of cabin roof is fitted with tinted Plexiglas and hatch, headroom: approx. 1,87 m.

Galley:
located to starboard in the main saloon/dining area, white worktop area lined with solid teak, double sink, mixer tap, sea water tap with foot pump, three burner gas cooker with oven, semi-gimbaled with a horizontal lock provided, separate automatic gas shut off switches. Well insulated electrical refrigerator complete with refrigerator compressor - 120 litres. Lockers with drawers for cutlery and a litter bin above and under the worktop, headroom: approx. 1,87m.

Chart table:
with chart drawer to starboard, under the chart table locker with three drawers, stowage compartment under the helmsman's seat, electrical distribution panel with stowage and book shelves to starboard.

Forward owner cabin:
double berth with a two part mattress to port with a stowage compartment underneath. Above the berth four large lockers, large hanging lockers with shelves to port. In front of the locker, a harmoniously fitted seat with a book-shelf and shelves. Two deck hatches, headroom: 1,84 m.

Forward toilet compartment:
a white high quality GRP moulding, marine toilet with easily accessible half-turn lever sea cocks for inlet and discharge, pressurized cold and hot water to shower and basin tap, under the floor a separate bilge with an electrical pump for shower discharge. Lockers with vanity mirrors and sliding doors over the wash basin and toilet. Double locker with shelves in the forward bulkhead, large hatch, 12 V socket, headroom: approx. 1,75 m.

Aft cabins (port and starboard side):
both aft cabins are furnished alike, double berth with two-part mattress, shelves over the berth, hanging locker with shelves, headroom: approx. 1,87 m.
Separate access door to aft toilet compartment, access to engine compartment.

Aft toilet compartment (port and starboard side):
both toilet compartments are furnished alike, access via separate door from aft cabin.
The toilet compartment ins a white one piece GRP moulding, marine toilet, pressurized cold and hot water to shower and basin tap, under the floor a separate bilge with an electrical pump for shower discharge. Lockers with mirror and sliding doors above the wash basin and toilet, headroom: 1,87 m.

Yanmar 4JH2E 4 cylinder 50 hp diesel engine, double circuit cooling system with heat exchanger, sea water filter for the outer cooling circuit, separate fuel filter with water separator.
Engine control panel mounted under a Plexiglas cover in cockpit.
Rev counter, visual and sound alarms for water temperature, oil pressure and alternator charge level, electrical engine stop.
Morse single lever control on the pedestal.
Sound proof engine compartment - insulation fire proof, engine compartment ventilation via two ventilators.

Stainless steel propeller shaft, SPW folding propeller, water lubricated shaft bearing.

Generator.

Batteries:
start 1x 100 Ah, service 2x 100 Ah. 1x generator.
Volt meter, Ammeter.
Two main circuit breakers for service circuit and engine start.
Battery charger with remote control on distribution panel.
Alternator 550 Ah with a blocking diode for charging the batteries.

Manual bilge pump.

Compass, log, echo sounder, windset, radar, VHF (no Atis).

Sprayhood, bimini.
Special silver anodized aluminium toe rail with an integrated rubbing strake (Elan patent).
Stainless steel bow pulpit and rail push pit, stainless steel rail bow pulpit incorporated toe teak step, solid stainless steel steam head fitting with integrated anchor chain roller.
Double stainless steel sea railing covered with PVC.

Stainless steel boarding ladder recessed in aft spoiler, deck shower on bathing platform.

Electrical anchor winch (1.000W) with a separate main switch and circuit breaker.
Stainless steel anchor with approx. 55 m chain.
Self draining anchor locker and cockpit.

GRP gas compartment under the helmsman's seat in cockpit with drainage downwards.

Tender and 4 hp outboard.

Sloop rigged, silver anodized aluminium mast and boom, two pairs of airfoil spreaders, standing rigging of stainless steel, in mast main and head sail furling system.

Sails: furling mainsail and furling genoa.

Winches: two self tailing genoa and two halyard winches - two speed.

Spi pole mast track with slider.

All halyards and tensioners running to cockpit.

The Elan 431 (owners version) is a complete cruiser/racer with the emphasis on top level performance to capture the spririt of the competitive sailor and at the same time offering the well appointed comforts and style for the enjoyment of the cruising family.
First owner. Lying Sardinia.