48FT TIMELESS RACER CRUISER
This summer, the launch of our high tech wooden sailing yacht design has been made official under the name Elida. The first sail took place on the 31st of July near Hamburg in the North of Germany, one day only after the ceremony. With her light displacement, flared aft topsides and responsive sailplan, Elida is an object of joy for her happy owner, surfing effortlessly in the waves, who can now appreciate the prestigious world of custom yachts.
A story of 6 years separates the launch to the first discussions. Invited to improve the family’s existing Swan 48, I then presented sketches of what their new sailing boat could be. The initial sketches sparked an interest in the mind of the owner, leading both of us to imagine this boat, initially from the shores of San Francisco.
Elida was to be designed as a family racer cruiser, capable of performing well in IRC and ORC with the Fastnet race in mind.
Today we find a yacht with a very low displacement, using modern wood construction, a technology our office has developed with Airbus.
For this design, I have leaned on my taste for curves and the silhouettes of classic yachts, and also adding to this project – which has become a reality – advanced technologies now recognized by experts in the America’s Cup.
Source: HSC
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
HULL LENGTH: 14.75 METERS
HULL BEAM: 4.45 METERS
LIGHTWEIGHT DISPLACEMENT: 7760KG
SAIL AREA UP WIND: 138SQM
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
HULL LENGTH: 14.75 METERS
HULL BEAM: 4.45 METERS
LIGHTWEIGHT DISPLACEMENT: 7760KG
SAIL AREA UP WIND: 138SQM
‘Elida is a one off project which was born from our discussion with the Owner.
We were doing large work to optimize his existing Swan and at some point realized we could do a better one off boat than upgrading to a new Swan model.
The project was managed by the owner directly. This project has set the foundations for our taste for timeless lines, and showed us that we must develop our line of designs’
ELIDA IN 4 KEY POINTS
DESIGN – BY A HAND SKETCH
Timeless, Elida’s design is a subtle blend of curves and tensed lines, what the hand naturally draws. A contrast between the robustness and lightness of teak on one hand and the dark and precious varnished mahogany on the other hand. Elida is not a machine. Her design considers the environment, the sailors and all of their senses.
HIGH TECH – PURE SAILING WHEREVER YOU GO
Construction uses some of the rarest materials the world can offer: wood carefully selected for best strength to weight ratio, carbon fibre and titanium. Retractable propulsion system, water ballasts and lifting keel to sail anywhere. Elida’s systems are engineered to make the best of her potential when racing.
COMPUTER RENDERING BY SEB OLLE
COMPUTER RENDERING BY SEB OLLE
DESIGN – BY A HAND SKETCH
Timeless, Elida’s design is a subtle blend of curves and tensed lines, what the hand naturally draws. A contrast between the robustness and lightness of teak on one hand and the dark and precious varnished mahogany on the other hand. Elida is not a machine. Her design considers the environment, the sailors and all of their senses.
HIGH TECH – PURE SAILING WHEREVER YOU GO
Construction uses some of the rarest materials the world can offer: wood carefully selected for best strength to weight ratio, carbon fibre and titanium. Retractable propulsion system, water ballasts and lifting keel to sail anywhere. Elida’s systems are engineered to make the best of her potential when racing.
COMPUTER RENDERING BY SEB OLLE
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