40' Legacy 40
$175,000 | 1999 | San Pedro, CA
Description
“St. Elmo’s Fire II” is a beautifully maintained Down East–style cruising yacht, cared for by knowledgeable owners since new. Built in Middletown, Rhode Island by Freedom Yachts and designed by the renowned Mark Ellis, the Legacy 40 is widely respected for her classic lines, exceptional craftsmanship, and proven sea-keeping ability.
Her traditional lobster-boat hull with round bilges and a full keel delivers a stable, comfortable ride while sipping fuel at cruising speed. Powered by twin Cummins 330s, she’s both reliable and efficient—ideal for extended coastal cruising or weekends to Catalina.
The Herreshoff-inspired pilothouse and salon offer timeless elegance and superb visibility. The bridgedeck and cockpit are large and thoughtfully arranged, with excellent helm ergonomics and comfortable seating for guests. Despite the engines being located directly below the deck, careful insulation and sound baffling ensure remarkably quiet operation.
Below deck, the layout is bright and welcoming. To starboard, a generous L-shaped settee and convertible table make for comfortable dining or lounging. To port, a well-equipped galley features a large refrigerated icebox, three-burner stove with oven, and double stainless sinks. The head compartment offers dual access from both the salon and stateroom. Forward, a spacious queen sized berth provides for a good nights rest. There is abundant storage in drawers and hanging lockers.
Lovingly maintained and tastefully upgraded, “St. Elmo’s Fire II” features a beautifully painted hull and all the gear needed for safe, enjoyable cruising. Her wide side decks and oversized cockpit make movement around the boat safe and easy, even underway. The airy salon and comfortable stateroom make her feel much larger than a typical 40-footer of this style.
For the discerning cruiser who values quality, heritage, and seaworthiness, St. Elmo’s Fire II is a standout. A perfect Catalina cruiser and true classic that must be seen to be appreciated.
Contact
Chris Herman
714 329-4138
chris@wcyachts.com
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
| Engine Brand | Cummins |
| Engine Model | 6BTA 5.9 |
| Engine power (each) | 330 |
| Engine power (total) | 660 |
| Engine hours (port/starboard) | 1784 |
| Drive Type | V Drive |
| Engine/fuel type | Diesel |
| LOA | 40 Ft |
| Beam | 13'7" |
| Maximum Draft: | 3'8" |
| Deadrise: | 17 |
| Dry Weight | 22,000Lbs |
| Number of cabins: | 1 |
| Number of heads: | 1 |
| Number of Double Berths: | 2 |
| Fresh water tanks | 120 Gallons |
| Fuel tanks | 410 Gallons |
| Holding tanks | 40 Gallons |
Hull, Deck & Construction
The Legacy 40 features a hand-laminated FRP hull, superstructure, deck, and liners with a balsa core. The hull-to-deck joint is a robust shoe-box type, fastened and sealed with 3M-5200. A molded FRP rub rail with a stainless half-round strip provides additional hull protection.
Highlights:
- Aristo Blue Awlgrip hull finish
- Stainless steel bow rail and handrails on cabin top
- Bowmar hatches and opening ports
- Cast stainless bow, spring, and stern cleats with chocks
- Swim platform with stainless rail and swim ladder
- Transom door with stay
- Hot and cold transom shower
- Raw-water washdown
- Sunbrella bimini top
- Stainless radar arch
- Vertical-mounted 12V windlass
- Galvanized anchor on bow roller
- (3) Windshield wipers
- Non-skid decks with bilge access hatch
- Bennett trim tabs
Accommodations
The interior features teak cabinetry with a varnished teak-and-holly sole. The salon is light, airy, and beautifully finished in classic Herreshoff style, offering excellent natural light and ventilation. The Salon dinette converts into a queen berth, and the bridgedeck table and settee convert to a double. Bring your family and friends- she can sleep 6 comfortably!
Master Stateroom (Forward):
- Island V-berth with ensuite head access
- Cedar-lined hanging locker
- Full-length locker with shelving
- Overhead hatch and two opening portlights
- Drawer and locker storage to port and starboard
- Teak hull panels and trim
- Reading and overhead lighting
Head:
- VacuFlush marine toilet
- TankWatch holding tank alert system
- Separate stand up shower stall with curtain and handheld wand
- Waste tank “Y” valve
- Opening portlight
- In-counter and medicine cabinet storage
- Mirror and lighting
Salon:
- Starboard L-shaped settee converts to a queen berth
- Privacy curtain for use when the dinette is converted to a berth
- Dinette table
- Ample storage under settee
- Overhead hatch and (2) opening portlights
- Bose stereo speakers
- Espar diesel heat and cruising water heater
- 120V AV water heater for dockside use
- Overhead lighting with dimmers and reading lamps
- Teak and holly sole
- Entertainment center with teak doors
- Flatscreen TV on swivel mount
- Bose stereo and Onkyo DVD player
- AC/DC electrical panel
Galley (Port Side)
- U-shaped layout with Corian countertops
- Double stainless sink with pull-out faucet
- 3-burner propane stove and oven
- Adler Barbour plate refrigeration (front & top access)
- Top-loading icebox and dry storage
- GE microwave oven
- Opening port for ventilation
- Ample overhead and under-counter storage
Electrical & Mechanical Systems
- Inverter
- Fireboy engine-room fire suppression system
- (2) 8D engine start batteries
- (2) 8D house batteries
- Independent 12V batteries per engine
- Engine alternators
- Glendinning engine synchronizer
- Side-Power bow thruster
- Reverso oil change system
- (3) Bilge pumps with float switches & high-water alarms
- Overboard discharge
Bridge Deck & Cockpit
- Double-wide helm seat
- Companion swivel seat with storage below
- L-shaped lounge with table- Converts to a double berth
- Aft-facing cockpit bench seat
- Non-skid decks
- Bose speakers
- Transom door
- (2) Folding deck chairs with cushions
- EPIRB
Electronics & Navigation
- Simrad AP22 autopilot
- Simrad 10” EVO touchscreen MFD
- Simrad GPS/Plotter
- Furuno radar
- Raytheon depth display
- Raytheon speed display
- Icom ICM-330 VHF radio
- 5″ Ritchie compass
Remarks
“St. Elmo’s Fire II” exemplifies the timeless Legacy craftsmanship and Mark Ellis design — efficient, elegant, and capable. Her layout, systems, and finish quality make her an ideal coastal cruiser for those who appreciate Down East styling, rugged New England construction, and refined comfort.
Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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