Designed by Rob Humphreys, the Elan 36 was conceived as a dependable performance cruiser, easily handled by a crew of two and capable of quick passages when cruising. With all lines led aft to the cockpit, everything is easily to hand. Below decks, she offers comfortable accommodation for a crew of six across the three cabins.The Elan 36 DREAMCATCHER has been with her owners since 2021. Impressed by her performance and comfort, they have decided to sell DREAMCATCHER and move to a larger Elan Yacht. Highlights of the inventory include:
Original gelcoat finish to hull and deck mouldings
Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine
Raymarine EV-1 autopilot system
Raymarine Axiom 7 chart plotter
Raymarine i60 navigation instruments
Icom IC-M323G DSC VHF with inbuilt GPS
Fusion MS-RA70 Bluetooth head unit with speakers in saloon and cockpit
Full standing rigging replacement June 2026
Roller furling head sail
Fully battened mainsail with Selden mast car system and lazyjacks
Sprayhood, fitted new for 2026 season
ACR Global Fix V4 EPIRB
Ocean Signal EDF1 LED Flare
Lying ashore at Creran Marine the Elan 36 DREAMCATCHER is available for immediate viewing by appointment.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Single piece GRP moulded hullMultiaxial laminate consolidated with isophtalic resinGRP moulded internal structure bonded and laminated to hull mouldingTeak faced plywood bulkheadsNPG gelcoat for optimal chemical resistance against osmosisUnderwater hull finished with CopperCoat antifoulingDeck & Superstructure Construction:Single-piece GRP moulded hull and deck incorporating coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpit.Multiaxial laminate consolidated with isophtalic resinAnodised alloy toerail running length of deck edgeWhite gelcoat finish with moulded non-slip texture panels on coachroof top.Laid teak decking to finish side decks and foredeckFlexi Teak panels to finish cockpit seating and soleKeel & Rudder:Cast iron fin keelStainless steel keelbolts, inspected 2026Spade rudderMACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine3-cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooledMechanical, reversing marine gearboxSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance:Engine last serviced autumn 2026Cruising speed 6ktsPropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel propellor shaftVolvo Penta type sterngland seal 2-blade bronze fixed propellorSingle station wheel steeringWhitlock cable driven steering systemStainless steel wheel with leather coverEmergency tillerAutopilot:Raymarine EV-1 autopilot systemRaymarine P70 control headRaymarine ACU-100 Actuator Control UnitRaymarine wheel drive unitELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemShore Power:Extension lead to connect to shore supplySingle 16amp connection pointHardwired system with RCD protection3-pin UK sockets, some with USB charger outlets, battery charger and immersion heaterBattery Banks:Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, lead acidDomestic Battery – 2x 12VDC, lead acidCharging:Mobitronic 925-012TD battery charger230VAC – 12VDc, 25 ampAlternators:Single engine-mounted alternatorSure Power split charging diodeBattery Monitor:Voltmeter on switch panel showing both battery banksOther Electrical:12VDC auxiliary charging socket on ships switch panelPLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMSFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemMixer tap in galleyHot water provided from calorifier heated by engine or immersion heaterSalt Water:Manually pumped saltwater tap at galley sinkBilge Pumps:Electric Bilge PumpManual Bilge PumpTANKAGEFuel:Single diesel tankApproximate capacity 91ltrsFresh Water:Single fresh water tankApproximate capacity 250ltrsCalorifier:Insulated hot water tankHeated from engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heaterApproximate capacity 20ltrsTank Monitoring:Combi-gauge on ships switch panelNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Plotter – Raymarine Axiom 7Depth/Speed/Log – Raymarine i60 tri-dataWind – Raymarine i60Magnetic CompassBelow Deck:GPS – Garmin GPS128Clock and Barometer in saloonCommunications Equipment:DSC VHF – Icom IC-M323G DSC VHF with inbuilt GPSHandheld VHF – Standard Horizon HX370• Navtex – Furuno Navtex NX300 - not functioningDOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Cooker – 3 burner and oven gas cooker, gimbal mountedFridge – Built-in top-loading fridge with Isotherm ASU chiller unitDouble stainless steel sinkMixer tapHeads:Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toiletWash hand basinMixer tap with head extending out for use as a showerLighting:Overhead lighting throughout interiorEntertainment:Fusion MS-RA70 Bluetooth head unitFusion speakers in saloonFusion speakers in cockpitACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Double cabin forwardSaloon to starboardLinear galley to portNav StationHeadsSymmetrical port and starboard double aft cabinsAccommodation Finish:Mahogany joinery work finished in a satin varnishTeak and Holly style laminate sole boardsGRP moulded headliningGRP moulded heads compartmentLight blue patterned upholsteryFitted curtains for portlightsDescription of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Double V-berth forwardShelves above bunk level running the length of the bunks outboard to port and starboardStanding room aft of bunkSingle seat outboard of standing room to starboard with storage area beneathDoor fronted storage locker above seat outboard with shelf aboveStorage locker outboard to portSaloon:U-shaped saloon settee to starboardSaloon table slightly offset to starboard with large fixed table top and small folding leaf to starboard side outboardBottle storage within central section of tableRange of storage lockers outboard of settee backrestsGalley:Linear galley running along port side of saloonDouble stainless steel sinks forwardBelow worktop locker between sinks and cookerGimbal mounted, three burner gas cooker with worktop infill section to conceal when not in useTop-loading fridge beneath aft section of worktopSelection of lockers above worktop outboardLocker beneath sinks forwardNavigation Station:Located aft of saloon to starboardForward-facing chart table with dedicated navigator's seatChart storage within table top3 drawers beneath table forwardShips switch panel, VHF, and stereo mounted above chart table outboardStorage lockers outboard of navigator's seatHeads:To port side of companionway, aft of galleyManual marine toilet outboardCorner countertop unit with inset wash hand basinMixer tap with head extending for use as shower headStanding room inboardVanity locker outboard of toilet and storage shelves above sink outboardPort and Starboard Aft Cabins:Symetrical aft cabins to port and starboardStanding room forwardDresser unit outboard of standing room countertop, vanity locker beneath countertop with storage locker below, double-doored storage locker outboardDouble bunk extending aft with shelf outboard overheadDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Deck stepped, double spreader, masthead sloop rigSilver anodised alloy mast and sparsStainless steel standing riggingFull standing rigging replacement June 2026Furlex 200S roller reefing system on forestaySlab reefing mainsail with Selden batten car systemRod kickerLazyjacksLewmar Ocean pin-stop type genoa tracks and cars with control lines lead aft to cockpitWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 44, two-speed, self-tailingSecondary Winches – 2x Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailingSails:Mainsail – Vectran reinforced Dacron, fully battened, slab reefing. Saturn SailsGenoa – White dacron, roller reefing, new UV strip fitted April 2026Canvas Work:Mainsail Cover – Stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazyjacksSprayhood – Fitted new for 2026 seasonSprayhood cover sheetPedestal coverAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – Delta plough anchor on chain rodeElectric Anchor Windlass – Quick windlass with plug-in type remote controlMooring Warps – SelectionFenders – SelectionBoat hookGeneral:Single stainless steel bow roller with anchor stowing in rollerStainless steel pulpit railToerail mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting two tier stainless steel guardwiresDeck mounted alloy mooring cleats forward, midships and aftLines lead aft from mast along port and starboard sides of coachroofHardwood grab rails running from mast aft to cockpitWinches and rope clutches to port and starboard sides of companionway for lines lead aftPrimary winches mounted on coaming topsBench seating on port and starboard sides of cockpit, forward of pedestalCockpit lockers beneath port and starboard bench seats, aftThwartships seat running across transom with lift-out central section to create walk-thru transomLockers beneath port and starboard outboard sections of seatingInstruments and plotter mounted on nav-pod mounted on pedestalOutboard storage bracket mounted on starboard aft railLiferaft storage cradle mounted on port side aft railSAFTEY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Masthead tri-colourSteaming lightDeck flood lightLow-level running lightsLife Saving:Liferaft – Seago cannister raft – Out of serviceEPIRB – ACR Global Fix V4 – Battery expires 2028LED Flare – Ocean Signal EDF1Horseshoe buoyDan BuoyThrowing lineDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.