The 30′ Fantail Launch combines the traditional elegance of the original Elco design with modern technology and superior craftsmanship. The United States Coast Guard has certified this electric launch to carry up to 14 passengers in style and grace. This launch is available in Classic and Picnic finishes, but please take liberty to customize and combine elements to your liking.
At a Glance
Picnic
Hand-laid fiberglass hull, canvas decks – oak coaming (cockpit surround) and trim, hand-applied varnish.
Classic
Hand-laid fiberglass hull, mahogany decks – oak coaming, mahogany ceiling and teak sole, hand-applied varnish.
Options and Accessories to Customize Your Launch
Your launch can be customized with an extensive list of options and accessories including:
- Brass railings
- Horseshoe and full perimeter seating
- Wicker chairs
- Sunbrella® cushions, canopies and covers in a wide variety of colors
- Mahogany boarding steps
- Mahogany name and registration boards
- Mahogany table with center storage
- Burgees, flags and pennants
- Stereo system
- GPS and depth sounder
Standard Features
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length Overall (LOA) | 30 ft / 9.1 m |
| Waterline Length (LWL) | 27 ft / 8.23 m |
| Beam | 6 ft 6 in / 2 m |
| Draft | 27 in / 0.69 m |
| Freeboard – max | 25 in / 0.63 m |
| Cockpit Length | 15 ft 2 in / 4.62 m14.0 |
| Weight w/batteries | 5,000 lb / 2,272 kg |
| Prop Size (diameter X pitch) | 15″ X 12″ |
| Drive | |
|---|---|
| Motor HP | 4.0 |
| System Voltage (dc) | 48VDC |
| Number of Batteries | 8 Group 8D |
| Charger Rating | 110VAC 15 A / 48VDC 30A |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 6.6 knots/7.6 mph/12.5 kph |
| Cruising Speed | 5.5 knots/6.5 mph/10.4 kph |
| Cruising Range | 50 to 60 miles / 80 to 100 km |
| Charge Time | 5 – 6 hours |
All the Details: Standard Features
Picnic Finish
Exterior
- Canvas stretched over wood decks
- White oak coaming and rubrails
- Polished brass deck hardware
- Hand-applied varnish on all wood surfaces
- Hand-laid fiberglass hull with full length keel
- White isophthalic gel coat
- Flagpole with stern light
Interior
- Up to 14 passengers
- Straight aft bench with built-in storage
- Teak sole
Steering
- Airfoil rudder (optional bronze)
- Stern boss (optional bronze)
- Hardwood tiller (optional forward steering)
Classic Finish
Exterior
- Mahogany decks, oak covering boards
- White oak coaming, sheerstrake and rubrails
- Six coats hand-applied varnish on all wood surfaces
- Polished brass deck hardware
- Hand-laid fiberglass hull with full length keel
- White isophthalic gel coat
- Flagpole with stern light
Interior
- Up to 14 passengers
- Straight aft bench (optional mahogany raised-panel horseshoe bench with built-in storage areas under hinged lids)
- Straight aft bench with built-in storage (optional full perimeter bench seating with open storage)
- Mahogany ceiling
- Teak sole
Steering
- Airfoil rudder (optional bronze)
- Stern boss (optional bronze)
- Hardwood tiller (optional forward steering)
Batteries
- Absorbed glass mat design
- Valve regulated technology
- Maintenance-free service
- No hydrogen gasses released
- Long cycle life
- Low internal resistance
- Submersible
Controller
- 48VDC 100A compact pulse-width modulation electronic controller
- Neutral start interlock feature
- Infinitely variable speed control
- Adjustable throttle throw and centering
- Adjustable acceleration and deceleration curves
- Smooth forward/reverse transition
- Solid-state current limit
- Thermal overload protection
- High efficiency
- Maintenance-free service life
Instrumentation/Control
- Digital E-meter “fuel” gauge with light emitting diode display
- Running lights switch
- Bilge pump switch
- Key switch
Electric Motor
- High efficiency SEPX (Separately Excited) 48VDC, 4 HP (2.98kW) motor
- Low noise operation
- Open frame fan cooled
- Maintenance-free service
- Standard C-face mount
- Low noise
- Permanently lubricated bearings
Drive Train
- V-belt driven propeller shaft
- Fully-machined sheaves for quiet precision running
- Sealed permanently lubricated thrust bearing
- 1.0 in (25mm) Heavy-duty stainless steel propeller shaft
- Three-bladed bronze propeller
Built-in Charger
- 110-130VAC 50-60Hz 1.2 kW (0.7PF) input/48VDC 30A output
- Uses standard 15A or more 120VAC 60Hz shore power outlet
- Quasi 3-step charging algorithm
- No off-board equipment needed
- Plug in and forget; no switches or timer
- Protects batteries from over-voltage
