The new Elan 450 ergonomic cockpit is designed for easy movement. Twin steering wheels, main sheet traveler mounted on cockpit floor, 3 pairs of powerful winches, German main sheeting system are the essentials for fast passagemaking. Cockpit table stored in dedicated space in cockpit floor, life raft storage, large cockpit lockers, recessed space for sprayhood, optional innovative hydraulic driven helmsman seat/gangway are just the features which makes Elan 450 more comfortable while cruising or moored. Transom can be open for more comfortable access to the sea and a usefull space for storage.
Deck is foremost designed for efficient sailing and safety for crew. Head stay furler is recessed under deck as is the swiveling stemhead fitting for anchor.

Twin rudders offer great directional control and allow to navigate much easier in more difficult sailing conditions. Twin rudders have the advantage that they further immerse with heel – what results higher level of rudder control at increasing heel angle. When sailing the leeward rudder will always be in its most efficient position whilst the windward rudder will be creating very little or no drag. Twin rudders deliver oustanding performance under sails without sacrifing the responsiveness while steering, and capability of fast blue water
passage making.