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Elvstrom 65
Designer: Elvstrøm & Kjærulff  ·  Builder: Yachting France/Jean Morin  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Elvstrom 65

Danish sailing legend Paul Elvstrøm's foray into larger yacht design produced this sophisticated 65-footer that embodies the precision and performance philosophy that made him a four-time Olympic gold medalist. Built during the era when Elvstrøm was transitioning from his legendary dinghy sailing career into yacht design, this model represents his understanding of what makes boats fast and seaworthy. The Elvstrøm 65 strikes a compelling balance between serious offshore capability and competitive racing performance. Her design philosophy reflects Elvstrøm's meticulous attention to detail and his belief that proper boat handling begins with proper boat design. The hull form demonstrates classic proportions that suggest confident blue-water sailing characteristics while maintaining the clean lines that hint at her racing pedigree. This yacht appeals to sailors seeking a serious offshore cruiser with racing DNA, particularly those who appreciate the engineering heritage of one of sailing's most innovative minds. Elvstrøm's reputation for creating boats that reward skilled seamanship makes this 65-footer an intriguing choice for experienced sailors planning extended coastal cruising or occasional offshore passages where performance and reliability matter equally.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.32 ft / 6.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 17.88 ft / 5.45 m
Beam 7.71 ft / 2.35 m
Max Draft 4.42 ft / 1.35 m
Displacement 2,515.00 lb / 1,141 kg
Ballast 1,246.00 lb / 565 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 215.00 ft² / 19.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
Builder Yachting France/Jean Morin
First Built 1974
Last Built 1978
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
18.65
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
13.52
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.27
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.67
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.94
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. 492.57
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.41
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.23
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.2
SA Fore 103.74
SA Main 111.64
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Elvstrom 65 ★
21.3 ft
First Class 7 Beneteau
21.5 ft
Muscadet
21.3 ft
Sylphe Dufour
21.4 ft
LWL
Elvstrom 65 ★
17.9 ft
First Class 7 Beneteau
20.0 ft
Muscadet
18.4 ft
Sylphe Dufour
19.3 ft
Beam
Elvstrom 65 ★
7.7 ft
First Class 7 Beneteau
8.0 ft
Muscadet
7.4 ft
Sylphe Dufour
7.9 ft
Displacement
Elvstrom 65 ★
2 lbs
First Class 7 Beneteau
1 lbs
Muscadet
2 lbs
Sylphe Dufour
3 lbs
Ballast
Elvstrom 65 ★
1 lbs
First Class 7 Beneteau
740 lbs
Muscadet
1 lbs
Sylphe Dufour
882 lbs
Sail Area
Elvstrom 65 ★
215 sq ft
First Class 7 Beneteau
216 sq ft
Muscadet
205 sq ft
Sylphe Dufour
222 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Elvstrom 65 ★
18.7
First Class 7 Beneteau
22.0
Muscadet
17.2
Sylphe Dufour
16.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Elvstrom 65 ★
First Class 7 Beneteau
37.5 %
Muscadet
43.3 %
Sylphe Dufour
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Elvstrom 65 ★
13.5
First Class 7 Beneteau
9.4
Muscadet
14.8
Sylphe Dufour
15.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Elvstrom 65 ★
2.27
First Class 7 Beneteau
2.55
Muscadet
2.15
Sylphe Dufour
2.15
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Elvstrom 65 ★
First Class 7 Beneteau
110
Muscadet
190
Sylphe Dufour
Hull Speed
Elvstrom 65 ★
5.7 kts
First Class 7 Beneteau
6.0 kts
Muscadet
5.7 kts
Sylphe Dufour
5.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Elvstrom 65 ★
2.9
First Class 7 Beneteau
5.3
Muscadet
2.8
Sylphe Dufour
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