Legacy 40'

Boat Overview

Designed by Mark Ellis, the 1998 Legacy 40 Downeast Sedan combines traditional Downeast trawler lines with modern construction and design for efficiency and cruising comfort. The hull features a deep-V bow and chine stern, allowing it to glide through open sea conditions with ease. It includes port and starboard doors from the salon, extra tall windows, and is easily operated by a crew of one or two. The salon is spacious and open, with a galley down that offers ample storage. This model includes 2 staterooms and 2 heads, providing plenty of comforts for extended cruising.

Power and Performance

Powered by a reliable 450 HP Cummins turbo diesel, this boat can be as economical as a trawler or reach a top speed of 18-19 knots to avoid foul weather or arrive early. The boat, named Dorsey Dee, is a two-owner vessel that has been meticulously maintained and cruised on the Chesapeake Bay since its purchase in Rockport, ME in 2016, where it enjoyed indoor heated storage annually under prior ownership.

Highlighted Features

• Single Cummins 450HP turbo engine with 2,350 hours.


• Northern Lights 6kw generator with low hours in Soundshield cover.


• 12” Garmin color chart plotter/radar (2016).


• Simrad autopilot (2017) interfaced with chart plotter.


• AIS, send and receive (2019).


• Preferred galley down with master and guest cabins, each with head compartments.


• Espar Airtronic diesel heater, ducted to all cabins and salon (2017).


• Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat; separate 16,000 BTU unit for salon, 12,000 BTU unit for cabins.


• Fwd unit replaced, 2024; aft unit motherboard replaced, 2024.


• Isotherm refrigeration (2016).


• Vetus bow thruster, rebuilt (2019). New 6 blade prop (2023).


• Shaft, cutlass bearing, and stuffing box replaced (2019). Propspeed applied to prop (2020).


• All new Precision AGM batteries; 2,500 watt Magnum inverter/charger (2019).


• Custom 5” latex mattresses in owner's cabin, Froli bed springs in owner and guest cabins (2021).


• Dickinson stainless propane 2-burner cooktop (2020).


• Minimal exterior teak for ease of maintenance.


• Professionally shrink-wrapped every season; hull/topsides compounded and waxed annually.

Specifications

• Year: 1998


• Designer: Mark Ellis


• Builder: Freedom Yachts, R.I.


• Hull shape: Modified V, hard chine with skeg mounted rudder.


• Dimensions:




• LOA: 39' 4"


• Beam: 13'8"


• LWL: 36'


• Draft: 3'6"


• Deadrise: 17 degrees at transom.


• Displacement: 22,500 lbs.


• Mast height: 15’ plus height of VHF antenna




• Tankage:




• Fuel: 420 gallons


• Water: 120 gallons


• Holding: 40 gallons

Engine Details

• Engine: Cummins 450HP turbo diesel, 6 CTA 8.3 M-3 Diamond Series, FWC


• Hours: 2,350 approx.


• Propeller: 5 blade MY-T-5 Nibral LC. 25" x 25.5" pitch. 2" bore, LH.


• Transmission: ZF Padova, 2:1 ratio.


• Cruising speed: 12-13 knots at RPM


• Maximum speed: 19 knots at 2,600 RPM (WOT)


• Cummins authorized engine service to all components, March, 2021; engine rebuild August, 2024.

Mechanical Features

• Single 450HP Cummins turbo diesel, authorized service completed, March, 2021. Complete engine rebuild, August, 2024.


• Underwater exhaust for quiet ride.


• Walker Airstep air filter on engine.


• Groco raw water sea strainer for engine and generator.


• Reverso electric oil changing system for engine and transmission (2018).


• Racor dual fuel filters.


• Racor fuel polisher (2022).


• Hydraulic wheel steering with 24” SS and teak rimmed wheel.


• Bennett S/S trim tabs, dual arms.


• FireBoy extinguisher system mounted in engine compartment.


• Vetus bow thruster, rebuilt (2019).


• Par heavy-duty fresh water pressure pump (2018), spare (2019).


• Whole boat 2-stage sediment and taste water filtration system (2018).


• 11 Gal. Seaward hot water heater.


• Isotherm refrigeration (2016).


• Bonding system, all thru hulls.

Electrical Features

• 6 KW Northern Lights generator, 478.8 hours, in Soundshield with Racor filter.


• Magnum 2500 watt inverter with 125 amp battery charger, pure sine wave (New, 2019).


• Magnum advance remote control (New, 2019).


• 2 4D House batteries, each 200 amp hrs; 2 Group 31 engine start batteries and 1 Group 31 generator start battery, each 125 amp hrs. All are sealed AGM batteries and new in 2019.


• Battery parallel switch at helm.


• 30 amp Shore Power service, 2 outlets and four 50’ cords.


• 120/12v service.


• 2 Marineair 110 volt reverse cycle air conditioners for forward cabins and salon. Replaced fwd AC 12,000 BTU unit; replaced motherboard, aft 16,000 BTU unit: 2024.


• Espar Airtronic 12 volt diesel fired central heat ducted to all cabin areas (New, 2018).


• Rareton electric fresh water head (New, 2018); Thetford electric marine head (guest cabin), converted to fresh water, 2019.


• Electric windlass, controls at bow and helm.


• 12v ACR adjustable search light at helm.


• 12v Catalupi lighting throughout. Selected lights are dual white/red.


• 12v Kahlenberg air horn.


• CO2 alarm, electronic.

Helm Features

• Garmin 12" HD color chartplotter (New, 2016).


• Garmin HD 4kw color radar (New, 2016).


• Sonar, Interphase forward looking sonar with side scan.


• Simrad autopilot with wireless remote interfaced to chart plotter (New, 2017).


• Digital yacht AIT 3000-Transponder B unit AIS interfaced with chartplotter, Wifi (New, 2018).


• Icom M-504 VHF radio.


• Raymarine Tri-data, depth/trip/speed.


• Wifi cell phone booster (New, 2016).


• Ritchie powerdamp compass with night lighting.


• 2 Dyna plate grounding system with galvanic isolators.


• Tadi 7” color backup camera at helm (New, 2018).


• Windlass remote switch at helm.


• Windshield wipers with fresh water rinse and defroster.


• Pilot house doors on both sides; Stidd captain chair and crew chair.


• Sony XM CD/Stereo sound system with Blaupunkt overhead speakers, Wi-Fi (2019).


• Wrap around visibility.

Galley

The U-shaped galley lies to port, 3 steps down from the salon and is open above to the salon. All cabinetry is satin finished mahogany with ample counter space and storage.

• 2 burner propane Dickinson stove top, Trident propane control and alarm (2020).


• Sharp convection microwave oven.


• Deep freezer and Isotherm refrigerator with large overflow capacity.


• Double polished S/S sinks.


• Large cabinets, lockers, and drawer spaces.


• Trash receptacle beneath step.

Interior and Exterior Description

Entering the main salon, there is an L-shaped settee to port that converts to a double berth with a high-low mahogany table. The salon seating features dark blue ultra suede cushions. Opposite is an entertainment center with a bar and Sony stereo system (new) enclosed in a mahogany cabinet. Forward to starboard is an adjustable Stidd helm chair, opening door, and helm station with a complete electronics array with single lever engine controls and instrumentation. To port is another helm chair and opening side door.

Three steps down lead to a U-shaped galley to port, which is open above to the salon area. Opposite the galley on the starboard side is a separate enclosed guest cabin with a large double berth on Froli springs, hanging locker, drawer storage, and full en suite electric fresh water head, vanity, and sink. The master head with sink, vanity, and electric fresh water head is opposite the guest cabin and also has a separate shower compartment with privacy door. Forward is the owner’s cabin with port and starboard cedar lined hanging lockers, 4 enclosed storage lockers outboard of the berths, and 4 large drawers below. The berths are oversized in a V-configuration with Froli mattress springs and new latex 5" thick custom mattresses.

The interior finish is in the Herreshoff style with white laminate bulkheads, satin varnished mahogany cabinets, doors, and trim, and a varnished teak and holly sole. The main salon windows have white mini-blinds.

The vessel's exterior is designed for low maintenance with only 4 teak handrails with Sunbrella covers and a teak stern coaming, all with 8-10 coats of Epithanes varnish. The entire toe rail is an extruded heavy-duty molded rubber with oversized 1 1/4" S/S rails providing secure passage on the wide side decks. There is an open transom door to the swim platform that provides easy access. A hot/cold water shower is located in the cockpit. Both the cockpit and swim platform have a custom fitted teak simulated cork surface. Weaver davits have been added for easy dinghy storage. A foldable swim ladder is mounted on the platform. All forward windows have Textilene covers. Cockpit courtesy lighting continues along both outside walkways forward. There are two overhead halogen spotlights in the cockpit. A large custom sea locker in the cockpit provides added storage along with 4 large floor lockers for dock lines and fenders. A fresh water wash down pump at the bow is included, along with 2 large lockers and a new 45lb Ronca anchor with 150’ of chain and 200’ of 3/4” anchor rode. A spare Fortress FX23 and additional rode is in the starboard locker.

Main Salon

The Legacy sedan features a spacious main salon designed with visibility and comfort in mind. 360-degree views surround you when you walk through the sliding aft entry or either forward doors with a sweeping helm windshield forward, large tinted opening side windows stretching the length of the upper bridge deck, and glass stern windows for unobstructed views aft. The salon features a U-shaped settee to port with ultra suede cushions and an adjustable table that can convert the area to a large double berth when needed. To port is an entertainment storage cabinet with a Sony audio system. The helm seat is an adjustable Stidd chair, and the crew seat is also fully adjustable. Both seats can be turned to face the rear area for maximum seating options. The entire area has both Espar heating and reverse cycle air conditioning and a Cifrano 3-speed fan. There is Catalupi lighting which can be dimmed at night along with courtesy floor lighting.

Heads

The owner’s head is located to port forward of the lower galley. There is private access from the main cabin area as well. The head features a separate shower compartment with bench and a quiet electric flush, fresh water Rareton model toilet. The head has great ventilation with an overhead opening hatch, solar fan, and opening side port. The guest head is equipped with an electric fresh water Thetford head, sink, vanity, storage, and a large opening port.

Owner’s Cabin

The forward owner’s cabin features a center line queen with custom latex mattresses new in 2021. Beneath these are Froli springs for ventilation. Above the berths are ample cabinets and two cedar lined closets. There is an opening hatch and two side ports providing excellent ventilation and a directional 3-speed Cifrano fan. Overhead lighting and two personal reading lights are included, along with courtesy floor lighting. The cabin has both Espar heat and air conditioning.

Guest Cabin

The guest cabin is located amidships below the helm and features a large double berth that stretches along the starboard side. The double opening pocket door makes this cabin quite spacious and bright with an overhead opening hatch with solar fan and side opening port. Additional ventilation is provided by a 3-speed Cifrano fan. There is a large cedar lined hanging locker and two drawers beneath the berth. Overhead lighting, personal reading lights, and courtesy floor lighting are included. The cabin has both Espar heating and air conditioning.

Safety Features

• 3 fire extinguishers; flare kit; 3 automatic bilge pumps in addition to manual pump in cockpit; high water bilge alarm and flashing light in cockpit; fixed safety stainless steel rail around boat/walkways;


• propane detector and alarm; smoke alarm; carbon monoxide alarm; man overboard module; life vests;


• AIS transmitter and receiver with display on chart plotter; Ronca 45lb anchor on bow and spare Fortress aluminum anchor in forward locker; 200’ of G4 chain and 200’ of golden braid spare anchor rode;


• fire suppression system in engine compartment; lightning protection; bonding system.

Dinghy

New Highfield classic dinghy, hypalon with Weaver davits. August, 2024.

Recent Additions and Maintenance

Over $75,000 in upgrades added since 2016:

• 2016: Garmin 12” color HD radar and chart plotter.


• Cell phone booster.


• Electrical system re-wired to separate house loads from engine loads.


• Engine heat exchanger flushed and cleaned.


• Engine room and engine painted; clear coat applied to engine over Cummins white.


• Skeg removed and re-bedded to hull.


• All 3 salon doors removed and serviced.


• New hailer and horns added.


• Replaced spur shaft cutter with Razor shaft line cutter.


• 2017: Heavy duty windshield wipers installed with fresh water cleaning system.


• New windshield defroster system installed.


• Primary anchor replaced with 45 lb. Ronca Anchor.


• 4 7/8" New England Yacht braid dock lines, blue.


• New Thetford electric head, guest cabin.


• Northern Lights generator serviced. Expansion tank added.


• New Simrad autopilot installed with interface to chart plotter and wireless remote feature.


• Engine fuel cooler serviced.


• Padova transmission flushed, drained, and serviced.


• Propeller removed, re-pitched from 26" to 25.5" for improved performance.


• New Isotherm refrigeration installed, dual AC/DC operation.


• Bow thruster rebuilt.


• 2018: Sony marine CD receiver with Bluetooth.


• All 3 forward salon windows removed, re-painted, and re-installed.


• All interior floors re-finished with 3-4 coats of varnish.


• Electric oil change pump replaced in engine compartment.


• Hull and topsides professionally compounded, waxed, and polished.


• Main head removed and replaced with Raretan fresh water electric head.


• Bosworth y-valves replaced.


• Tadi low light back up camera with color 7” screen mounted at helm.


• 3 Cifrano 3-speed fans installed in all cabin areas.


• Espar diesel central heat installed, ducted to all cabin areas.


• New latex mattresses in forward, owner's cabin with Froli spring system.


• Heavy duty Par 5.5gph fresh water pump added with 2-stage whole boat filtration system.


• Helm instrument pod removed and refinished.


• Salon table removed and refinished.


• Water and holding tank monitors replaced.


• Deck box installed in cockpit.


• All filters on engine and generator replaced. Oil changed. Radiator flushed.


• August haul out: Hull sand blasted to remove old paint; Pettit ablative bottom paint applied; prop zinc coated; all underwater zincs changed.


• September haul out: Fiberglass added to aft bilge area and skeg to fix minor leak around exit of shaft tube. Drive train serviced including new cutlass bearing, shaft stuffing box, and rudder cutlass bearing. Engine alignment.


• October: Installed Digital Yacht AIS with Wifi, Bluetooth, and interfaced to chartplotter.


• 2019: January: New Rule 3700 automatic bilge pump added to stern area.


• August: Replaced all batteries: New Precision AGM batteries; 2 4-D house batteries, each 200 amp hours, and 3 group 31 engine and generator start batteries, each 115 amp hours.


• September, 2019: Magnum 2500 watt inverter, 125 amp charger with advance remote control.


• October, 2019: Handrail covers for all four exterior handrails; maintenance coats of varnish applied to handrails and stern coaming rail.


• Short haul at Ferry Point. Converted starboard head to fresh water, Jabsco solenoid wired in plus new hoses.


• 2020: Spring: Changed engine oil, oil filter, trans oil, and trans filter. Changed engine primary fuel filter and water filter. Changed all 3 zincs on engine. Changed generator oil and oil filter. Changed both Racor fuel filters. Professional compound and wax of hull and topsides.


• August: Hauled out boat, pressure wash, 2 coats of Interlux micron ablative paint applied.


• Propspeed coating applied to prop, zinc coating to bow thruster. All sea cocks greased. Knotmeter serviced. Aftercooler removed and serviced and O ring seals replaced. Impeller inspected and found in excellent condition. Walker air step engine filter removed and cleaned (GPS Marine).


• September: Topsides professionally compounded and waxed.


• October: Electric cooktop removed and new Dickinson propane s.s. cooktop installed with Trident propane control and alarm/detector.


• December-January: Forward owner's cabin converted from V-berth configuration to queen with entry on both sides. Matching brass reading lights installed at forward end. New custom berth mattress, memory foam, and topper added.


• 2021: March: Cummins authorized service of all engine components. All engine, transmission, and generator fluids and filters changed. Heat exchanger, transmission cooler, and aftercooler removed and sonic tested, cleaned. Transmission cooler replaced. All injectors replaced and valves adjusted. Forward engine mounts raised and engine aligned. All belts adjusted as needed. Impeller changed. See detailed invoice, Bay Shore Marine.


• April: Forward AC ducting replaced. 2 new fans installed in owner’s cabin. New fan added to main salon.


• 2022: March: Cleaned water tank by removing all 3 access ports beneath flooring; bleach solution and Starbrite solution added to tank and all feed lines to faucets;


• New holding tank, water tank, and fuel tank sending units by Kus; new gauges for all tanks by Kus.


• Installed new high capacity wash down pump. Sureflow 5.6 gph vs. Par 3.8 gph.


• Installed Racor fuel polishing unit. Closed loop system with water sensor alarm.


• Generator: changed water pump impeller and ordered 2 replacements. Changed oil and oil filter.


• Engine: changed engine oil, oil filter, water, and fuel filters. Changed all 3 engine zincs. Changed transmission oil and oil filter; sent in oil sample and received report, in excellent condition. Changed Racor filters on both units.


• Installed red/white light for instrument panel to correct absence of light at helm at night.


• April: Three cabin doors removed and wheel bearings replaced. Main salon cabin sole refinished.


• October: Engine oil changed.


• 2023: April: Non-skid surface renewed with 2 coats of Pettit Tuff Non-skid applied over primer coat.


• Installed s.s. cleat next to windlass for snubber use. Installed chain stopper.


• Engine zincs checked and all 3 were in excellent condition. Engine radiator checked and level topped off. Engine oil level checked and ok. Transmission oil level checked. Racor filter changed. Fuel polisher working. Reconnect hot water tank to system. Opened all sea cocks. Cleaned all hatches in cockpit sole.


• Varnished handrails and aft coaming. Total engine hours: 2,343. Generator engine hours: 475.


• July: Replaced antenna with Shakespeare VHF antenna on a s.s. Shakespeare ratchet mount allowing for lowering antenna for bridges; installed s.s. folding ladder on cabin top.


• 2024: April: Merke Marine corrected polarity issue, $950.


• Annapolis Cruisaire replaced aft Dometic control module and circuit board; replaced entire forward Dometic split unit, $1,000 and $6,500, respectively.


• May/June: Shore Power Solutions, Pinney Narrows, performed major engine service replacing aftercooler, six new cylinders, pistons, rods, valve lash and adjustment, new injectors, head gasket, new water pump, new oil hoses, etc. See full service report, $35,000.


• September: 4 maintenance coats of varnish on exterior teak.


• October: New replacement Cummins Oil Cooler for transmission, Seaboard Marine ($550).


• 2025: April: Installed on mast, new combination 3NM Masthead/Anchor LED navigation light.


• Water tank cleaned.