Proven self-righting design
A production E4 completed a controlled 360-degree capsize and returned upright under its own design—an extraordinary public demonstration of the concept.
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The signature Elling
Elling E4
The yacht that turns distance into possibility.
At just under 50 feet, the Elling E4 combines transatlantic heritage, shallow-draft versatility and remarkably generous living spaces in a yacht designed to be comfortably handled by its owners.
CE Category A (Ocean)Proven 360° self-righting testApprox. 1,500 nm displacement-speed range
E4 overview
Built for the voyage you keep imagining.
The E4 is the fullest expression of the original under-15-meter Elling brief: build an ocean-capable production motor yacht that can cross the Atlantic, run inland waterways and remain warm, quiet and reassuring in difficult conditions. Three standard E4s proved the concept by crossing from the Canary Islands to St. Maarten.
Its extra length over the E3 is concentrated where owners feel it most—in the aft deck and full-beam owner's stateroom—while retaining the same manageable beam, shallow draft and bridge-friendly profile. The result is a true long-range home afloat that does not demand a professional crew.
Why the E4
Capability you can feel—not just read about.
Offshore and inland
Ocean Category A construction meets a 4 ft draft and 11 ft 4 in lowered-mast clearance for unusually broad cruising freedom.
More room where it matters
Compared with the E3, the E4 adds approximately four feet to the aft deck and owner's stateroom without increasing beam or draft.
Flexible speed
Cruise economically at displacement speed or select higher-power propulsion for the ability to run in the high teens when timing or weather matters.
Passage comfort
Double glazing, exceptional insulation, soft-mounted propulsion and supportive seating make long days underway noticeably calmer.
Independent backup
An optional wing engine with separate fuel, propulsion and starting systems protects against more than a simple main-engine failure.
Principal dimensions
Elling E4 specifications.
U.S. measurements are shown first, with metric factory measurements alongside.
- Length overall
- 49 ft 1 in 14.95 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
- Displacement
- Approx. 37,500 lb 17 metric tons
- 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 E4 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 provides efficiency, accessible maintenance and favorable machinery weight distribution.
Current engine choices can include Volvo Penta and Cummins packages from economical displacement power through approximately 600 hp.
Aquadrive separates propeller thrust from the engine and supports very soft engine mounts for lower noise and vibration.
Optional 30 hp independent auxiliary propulsion provides get-home capability through a dedicated saildrive and folding propeller.
Life aboard
A proper home, arranged for life underway.
All-weather wheelhouse
The raised helm provides commanding visibility with protected companion seating, opening forward and aft glass and a large electrically operated sunroof.
Lower saloon and seagoing galley
The salon is bright and generous enough for extended living, while the separate galley keeps full-size cooking and refrigeration secure underway.
Expanded owner's stateroom
The full-beam aft suite benefits most from the E4's added length, with a walk-around queen berth, extensive storage and an available private bathroom.
Three-cabin flexibility
Forward and side cabins can be configured for family, guests, office work or cruising equipment without sacrificing the owner's suite.
Layout flexibility
Made around the way you cruise.
- Forward cabin with twin berths
- Forward double berth with settee
- Side cabin with two berths
- Side office converting to a single berth
- Two bathrooms available, including an owner's ensuite
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.
Exterior12 items
- Approximately 43 sq ft (4 m²) more aft-deck space than the E3
- 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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