Monohull · 12 documented fitments
Propeller upgrade for the Elan 36 — what fits, what changes.
Drawn from 12 documented Elan 36 fitments — engines, ratios and drive types below, sized and verified per boat.
The fitment card
Documented engine variants & what they wear
Aggregated from 12 real installations — not a size chart, a service record.
| Engine | Power / max RPM | Drive | Typical ratio | Documented propeller | Rotation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanmar 2GM30 | 27 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.62:1 | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 3 |
| Yanmar 3GM30 | 27 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.62:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 3 |
| Volvo Penta MD2030 | 29 hp / 3600 | Saildrive | 2.48:1 | Autoprop H5 | Left-hand | 1 |
| Yanmar 3 GM30 | 28 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.62:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Yanmar 3GM30F | 27 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.63:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| ePropulsion I20Electric | 27 hp / 1350 | Shaft | 1:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Yanmar 3JH40 | 39 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.33:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
Indicative only — gearboxes and apertures vary between years and repowers, which is why every supplied propeller is verified against your boat first. Data current as of 2026.
Your numbers
What the change feels like on a Elan 36
Indicative curves for this size of boat — drag the cruise line. The independent-test pattern: the same six knots on several hundred fewer RPM, with the fuel flow following.
Worth knowing
Considerations for the Elan 36
- Shaft and saildrive variants exist across model years — the APS saildrive series covers the latter; check which yours is before comparing quotes.
- 7 engine variants are documented for this model — repowers included. Sizing follows your engine and ratio, not the year in the brochure.
- Electric conversions are documented on this model — see the Eco*Star programme for the regeneration-capable variant.
- Tip clearance rules the maximum diameter — roughly 10–15% of prop diameter to the hull. The Builder asks; we verify before supply.
Elan 36 propeller questions
What size propeller does a Elan 36 take?
Size depends on the engine, gearbox ratio and aperture fitted to your Elan 36. Run the Builder and an engineer will verify the exact size from our documented records.
Will an Autoprop fit my saildrive Elan 36?
Yes — saildrive installations are documented for this model, using the APS saildrive variants with the appropriate spline and anodes. Tell us your drive model (e.g. Volvo 130S, Yanmar SD25) and we confirm the fitment.
How much fuel would a Elan 36 save with an Autoprop?
Typical savings over a fixed-pitch propeller are up to 20% at cruise (documented band 15–30%, honestly less if you already run a folding or feathering prop). Put your engine hours and diesel price into the fuel calculator for your own numbers — then the Builder for a verified recommendation.
My Elan 36 has a different engine than shown — does the data still help?
Yes. Repowers are common and the database usually holds several engine variants per model. The Builder starts from your actual engine and gearbox; the model records confirm diameters and clearances that are known to work on this hull.
Get the verified recommendation for your Elan 36
The Builder pre-fills from these 12 documented fitments — confirm your engine and gearbox, and an engineer replies within one business day.