Ocean-category confidence
Category A construction, a low center of gravity and the self-righting E-Series design philosophy are built into the yacht from the start.
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The compact ocean explorer
Elling E3
Serious passagemaking, distilled to 45 feet.
The Elling E3 carries the core E-Series philosophy into its most compact form: Category A offshore construction, a low center of gravity, exceptional insulation and flexible three-cabin living.
CE Category A (Ocean)Three flexible cabinsApprox. 1,500 nm displacement-speed range
E3 overview
Built for the voyage you keep imagining.
Created for owners who want true offshore confidence without giving up easy handling, the E3 is equally at home on the Great Loop, in the Bahamas or making longer open-water passages. Its shallow draft and electrically lowering mast open routes that are closed to many conventional passagemakers.
Inside, the elevated wheelhouse, bright lower saloon and full-beam aft owner's cabin make the E3 feel considerably larger than its length suggests. A single main engine keeps weight low and maintenance straightforward, while an optional independent wing engine adds genuine get-home redundancy.
Why the E3
Capability you can feel—not just read about.
Go where taller yachts cannot
A 4 ft draft and electrically lowering mast suit the Intracoastal Waterway, Great Loop, European canals and island cruising.
Quiet by engineering
Aquadrive propulsion, soft engine mounts, a deeply insulated engine room and Kevlar reinforcement reduce noise and vibration.
Real redundancy
The optional auxiliary diesel has its own fuel supply, saildrive and folding propeller—a genuinely independent way home.
Year-round comfort
Double glazing, an insulated wheelhouse, central heating and available reverse-cycle air conditioning extend the cruising season.
Owner-operated
Bow and stern thrusters, excellent visibility and accessible machinery make the E3 practical for a cruising couple.
Principal dimensions
Elling E3 specifications.
U.S. measurements are shown first, with metric factory measurements alongside.
- Length overall
- 45 ft 3 in 13.80 m
- Beam
- 13 ft 11 in 4.25 m
- Draft
- 3 ft 11 in 1.20 m
- Bridge clearance
- 11 ft 4 in 3.45 m · mast lowered
- Fuel capacity
- 396 US gal 1,500 L
- Fresh water
- 225 US gal 850 L
- Main engine range
- 180–600 hp model dependent
- Maximum speed
- Up to 20 knots engine and load dependent
- Cabins / berths
- 3 / up to 6 multiple layouts
- Hull
- Kevlar-reinforced composite semi-displacement
See the engineering in motion
Meet the E3 on the water.
Explore the design, onboard spaces and the thinking that makes an Elling different from a conventional cruising yacht.
Open video on YouTubePerformance & propulsion
Efficient when you want range. Responsive when time matters.
Single-shaft main propulsion keeps the machinery layout clean and the center of gravity low.
Current engine choices can include Volvo Penta and Cummins packages from economical displacement power to approximately 20-knot performance.
Aquadrive absorbs propeller thrust independently of the engine and permits very soft engine mounts for lower vibration.
Optional 30 hp auxiliary diesel uses a separate tank, saildrive and folding propeller.
Life aboard
A proper home, arranged for life underway.
Elevated wheelhouse
Panoramic visibility, a leather helm seat, curved companion seating and a watertight electric sunroof create a secure all-weather command center.
Lower saloon and galley
A bright social space with curved settee, dining table and pop-up television sits beside a separate full-size galley with generous Corian work surfaces.
Owner's stateroom
The quiet full-beam aft cabin places the owner's berth near the yacht's center of motion, with wardrobe and under-berth storage.
Flexible guest spaces
Choose twin berths, a double-and-settee arrangement forward, plus a side cabin configured as bunks, office or finished storage.
Layout flexibility
Made around the way you cruise.
- Forward cabin with two single berths
- Forward double berth with settee
- Side cabin with two berths
- Side office converting to a single berth
- One full bathroom as standard; second bathroom available
Generously specified
A substantial standard yacht—not a bare starting point.
Final equipment and availability are confirmed in the current factory specification supplied with your personal quotation.
Exterior11 items
- CE Category A (Ocean) construction
- White gelcoat hull and white nonskid deck as standard
- Integrated deck drains and port-and-starboard hull steps
- Aft-deck seating plus a rail-integrated seat with storage
- Swim platform with Flexiteek and stainless-steel boarding ladder
- 31.5 in (800 mm) stainless-steel handrails and hinged aft gate
- Integrated forward sunpad and seating
- Aft-deck spray dodger
- Dedicated storage for a six-person life raft, lines and cleaning equipment
- Electrically operated mast
- Hot-and-cold transom shower
Propulsion & handling9 items
- Stainless-steel shaft with water-injected bearings
- Dripless Tides Marine shaft seal
- Four-blade propeller and water-cooled dual-chamber exhaust silencer
- High-efficiency rudder and hydraulic steering
- Bow and stern thrusters, each 209 lbf (95 kgf)
- Electric anchor windlass operable from two positions
- Anchor with 98 ft (30 m) of chain
- Integral engine bed and extensive engine-room insulation
- Optional independent auxiliary diesel with dedicated fuel supply
Comfort & safety8 items
- Double-glazed deck-saloon windows with insulated frames
- Tinted safety glass and Venetian blinds
- Opening forward and aft windows
- Large electrically operated sliding roof with pneumatic seal
- Automatic engine-room fire extinguisher and accommodation fire alarms
- Two automatic bilge pumps, manual bilge pump and high-water alarm
- Screened opening portholes and two escape hatches
- Black-water holding tank and zinc-anode cathodic protection
Electrical & interior10 items
- 3.5 kW / 220 V inverter-charger and 24 V DC system
- Automatic shore, inverter and generator changeover
- Separate service and engine-start battery banks
- Lithium-ion service battery and dedicated start batteries
- Choice of luxury mahogany or American cherry joinery
- Leather, mechanically sprung adjustable helm seat
- LED lighting with dimmers and central monitoring
- Lower saloon with curved settee, dining table and widescreen television
- Corian galley counters, four-zone cooktop, combination oven and full-height refrigeration
- Owner's stateroom, forward guest cabin and configurable side cabin
Specifications, equipment, performance and availability may change without notice and may vary by yacht, market and selected options. Images may show optional equipment.
Compare the E-Series
The same philosophy at three distinct scales.
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