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A light oak finish combined with masses of natural light
makes for a very bright, airy living space.

Twin tables in the cockpit are unusual but it's a configuration
that works well by creating a useful walk through down the
middle of the yacht.

under saiL
I tested the GT5 out in Portoroz, Slovenia, and the Adriatic
delivered a classic day featuring a total lack of any sort of
breeze in the morning. It took several hours before the elements wheezed into life and delivered a few fickle puffs to
ruffle the glassy waters. By lunchtime, there was a ten-knot
breeze and this was deemed adequate. I was intrigued to see
how the GT5 would perform in these conditions, given that
her wide beam aft looked like it might make her a bit sticky
in light airs. Combine that with the extra 1,000kg of weight
compared with the S5 and I thought the fluky breeze might
trip her up.
Happily, this was not the case. Possibly in breezes beneath
ten knots the GT5 might be caught out, but most cruisers
will be starting the engine by then anyway. Ultimately, the
performance far exceeded that of most cruising yachts in this
size bracket. She was quick off the mark and once on her
chine, she trucked along beautifully on the wind. Off the
wind, her hull shape and twin rudder format means she has
the potential to absolutely fly in the right conditions. As the
afternoon progressed, the breeze started to hit 15 knots and
the GT5 responded well, accelerating up to 8.2 knots on a
close reach. The twin rudders gave her a nice planted feel -

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The flip out chart table is integrated into the saloon settee.

there was no weather helm and no requirement for reefing.
Yet by cruising standards, it's essentially a lot of fun, playful,
and rapid. She's also eminently manageable for a couple or
even a single-hander. The other key consideration with a
twin rudder yacht is how she performs in reverse under
engine - often an Achilles heel on yachts with this configuration. I can confirm, however, that she was well mannered
and manageable in reverse.
cOncLusiOn
Elan Yachts has always had a strangely split personality when
it comes to its range. On the one hand, their S range
is extremely sporty; on the other hand, their Impression
range is aimed squarely at providing as much volume and
comfort as possible. With this in mind, few
companies require a middle ground more, and the GT5 is
more than just a de-tuned S5. I was very impressed with the
quality of the fit-out and the interior was thoughtfully
designed, with as many innovative touches crammed in as
I've seen in a good while. *

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting October 2017

Vantage Point: First Time Charter Vacation
Club Profile: Beaconsfield Yacht Club
Travel Destination: Cowichan Bay
Boatbuilder Profile: A Trip to Iconic Italian Yachtbuilder Riva and Lake Como
Charter Destination: Our Top 5 Caribbean Destinations
The Port Hole
Charter Destination: Antigua; A Beam Reach for Paradise
Sail Review: Elan GT5
Power Review: Jeanneau Leader 10.5
Crossing The Line: Boatonomics for 2018
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Canadian Yachting October 2017 - Travel Destination: Cowichan Bay
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Canadian Yachting October 2017 - Boatbuilder Profile: A Trip to Iconic Italian Yachtbuilder Riva and Lake Como
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Canadian Yachting October 2017 - Charter Destination: Our Top 5 Caribbean Destinations
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