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Key Findings:
- Designer: Rob Humphreys (Humphreys Yacht Design). Elan also has an in-house design team.
- Rebranding: The Elan E3 was formerly known as the Elan 320 and was rebranded in 2014.
- Design Philosophy (E3/320): Performance cruising, exuberant performance with ease, high level of control. Designed for best sailing efficiency, broad stern, chined hull, twin-rudder system, spacious cockpit layout. Also designed for club racing ("first around the buoy"). Humphreys emphasizes performance, efficiency, and style. His experience in VOR70 yacht design influences Elan's performance series.
- Variations: The "S3" is a performance-upgraded E3, achieved through weight reduction in hull, deck, and interior construction.
- Handling: Delivers "exuberant performance with such ease". High level of control. "Getting into its straps" in 15-20 knots. "Loves two-sail reaching in a breeze". A responsive and forgiving boat. Deep cockpit for race conditions.
- Interior: Two-cabin layout (double berth in port quarter, forepeak double). Saloon. Galley is L-shaped, forward of the aft cabin, described as safe and simple. Interior design is strong and bonded well to the hull and deck. Minimalist deck gear layout. Cozy and well-thought-out interior. Interiors of the sports range used to be basic. Some owners might find the interiors of the performance line (like the E3) to be more focused on functionality than luxury compared to cruising lines. Elan often uses iroko wood veneer internally.
- Owner's Perspectives: Owners praise its solid construction and performance Implied by general reviews. No specific widespread "common problems" or direct owner reviews found in the snippets that would justify a dedicated section, beyond general positive sentiments about its sailing characteristics. The reviews generally lean towards positive performance.
Now I have enough information to construct the article.