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Elan 31 Humphreys
Designer: Rob Humphreys  ·  Builder: Elan Marine (Svn)  ·  First built: 2002
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About the Elan 31 Humphreys

Designed by the renowned naval architecture firm of Rob Humphreys, this 31-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful blend of performance and practicality that characterizes modern European yacht design. Humphreys' reputation for creating fast, seaworthy vessels with excellent sailing characteristics shines through in this mid-sized cruiser. Built by Slovenia's Elan Yachts, known for their quality construction and innovative approach to sailboat manufacturing, the Elan 31 Humphreys targets sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with spirited performance potential. The design philosophy emphasizes ease of handling while maintaining the responsive sailing qualities that make longer passages enjoyable rather than laborious. Humphreys' signature approach to hull design typically incorporates modern underbody shapes that provide excellent stability and tracking, making this boat well-suited for both weekend coastal adventures and extended cruising. The cockpit and deck layout reflect contemporary thinking about crew safety and sail handling efficiency, while the interior likely maximizes the available space with clever storage solutions and comfortable accommodations for extended time aboard. This combination of proven design pedigree and quality construction makes the Elan 31 Humphreys an appealing choice for sailors prioritizing both performance and comfort in their coastal cruising adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.18 ft / 9.20 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.93 ft / 8.21 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 6.07 ft / 1.85 m
Displacement 8,377.00 lb / 3,800 kg
Ballast 2,866.00 lb / 1,300 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Rob Humphreys
Builder Elan Marine (SVN)
First Built 2002
Related Sailboats J/92 · Farr 920 · Farr 92 · Pearson 303 · Nicholson 303
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
34.21
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
191.48
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 6.06 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 22.81
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.76 ft / 3.28 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 586.00 ft² / 54.44 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo Penta
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 17 gals / 64 L
Water Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
How It Compares

vs. Farr 92, Farr 920, J/92, Nicholson 303, Pearson 303

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Dimensions
LOA
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
30.2 ft
Farr 92
30.3 ft
Farr 920
30.3 ft
J/92
30.2 ft
Nicholson 303
30.3 ft
Pearson 303
30.3 ft
LWL
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
26.9 ft
Farr 92
25.8 ft
Farr 920
23.5 ft
J/92
25.4 ft
Nicholson 303
24.2 ft
Pearson 303
25.4 ft
Beam
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
10.5 ft
Farr 92
9.3 ft
Farr 920
10.0 ft
J/92
10.8 ft
Nicholson 303
10.3 ft
Pearson 303
10.9 ft
Displacement
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
8 lbs
Farr 92
4 lbs
Farr 920
4 lbs
J/92
7 lbs
Nicholson 303
7 lbs
Pearson 303
10 lbs
Ballast
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
2 lbs
Farr 92
1 lbs
Farr 920
1 lbs
J/92
3 lbs
Nicholson 303
Pearson 303
3 lbs
Sail Area
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
Farr 92
385 sq ft
Farr 920
J/92
450 sq ft
Nicholson 303
492 sq ft
Pearson 303
459 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
Farr 92
Farr 920
J/92
117 s/nm
Nicholson 303
162 s/nm
Pearson 303
198 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
Farr 92
22.1
Farr 920
J/92
20.4
Nicholson 303
20.0
Pearson 303
15.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
34.2 %
Farr 92
27.8 %
Farr 920
39.0 %
J/92
42.3 %
Nicholson 303
Pearson 303
34.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
Farr 92
13.6
Farr 920
13.8
J/92
23.8
Nicholson 303
21.0
Pearson 303
24.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
Farr 92
2.24
Farr 920
2.36
J/92
1.71
Nicholson 303
2.07
Pearson 303
2.02
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
191
Farr 92
121
Farr 920
168
J/92
112
Nicholson 303
Pearson 303
276
Hull Speed
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
Farr 92
6.8 kts
Farr 920
6.5 kts
J/92
7.7 kts
Nicholson 303
6.6 kts
Pearson 303
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Elan 31 Humphreys ★
Farr 92
4.6
Farr 920
J/92
Nicholson 303
2.1
Pearson 303
1.8
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