2003 Elan 40 for sale in UK

2003 Elan 40 for sale on Boat361: GBP 69950, located in UK, 2003, Elan, 40, 40.0 ft, sail_cruising. Marketing Description We are delighted to present "Rumours" to the market. The Elan 40 is a well-balanced performance cruiser designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Elan...

UK: 2003 Elan 40

Description

Marketing Description We are delighted to present "Rumours" to the market. The Elan 40 is a well-balanced performance cruiser designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Elan Yachts in Slovenia. Known for its sleek lines, responsive handling, and solid construction, the Elan 40 offers both exciting sailing performance and comfortable living spaces. Featuring a fractional rig, spacious cockpit, and efficient deck layout, it's easy to sail short-handed while still capable of competitive racing. Below deck, the yacht provides a warm, well-crafted interior with three cabins, a generous saloon, and a fully equipped galley, making it ideal for coastal cruising or extended voyages. This example has been in the current ownership since 2019 and she has been well maintained and upgraded. The boat is now ashore at Portland Marina ready for viewing. Berth at Portland Marina is available for the new owner to continue. Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541 Mechanical Yanmar 3JH3E 39hp inboard diesel engine Approximately 2500 engine hours Cruising speed of 6 knots Top speed of 8 knots Engine serviced 2025 Shaft drive with 2-blade folding propellor & rope cutter (Serviced 2025) New propellor shaft and all seals/glands (2025) Steering serviced and upgraded (2025) New wheel hide on 1400mm recessed stainless wheel (2025) Tanks Fuel tank – 1 x 150l Holding tanks – both heads 25l Water tanks – 2 x 125l Pressurised water Calorifier Electrical Batteries – 1 x engine (2024), 1 x domestic (2024) and 1 x anchor windlass (2019) Shore power connection and lead Charging – shorepower and engine alternator Pioneer CD/Radio and speaker in cabin and cockpit Rigging Fractional rig Standing Rigging Material – 1 x 19 stainless steel wire Original rigging, however, rig check in 2024 and upgrades/replacement carried out where advised Mainsail reefing – slab reefing with 3 lines rigged Performance mast upgrade (Seldon) – one metre taller Sails Mainsail – Westaway cruiselam main from 2015. Serviced in 2025 with new leach line and new stitching on batten pockets. Two reef positions. Genoa – Sanders Sails overlapping genoa in cruislam with new sunstrip (2024). Very little use. Gennaker and Storm Jib New Mainsail Stackpack in charcoal (2024) Winches 2 x Lewmar halyard winches on coachroof 2 x Lewmar headsail winches in cockpit 2 x Lewmar mainsail winches in cockpit Navigation Raymarine ST60 Tridata Raymarine ST60 Close-hauled Raymarine ST60 Speed Raymarine ST6001 Autohelm Midland VHF Radio – needs replacing Raymarine GPS Plastimo Compass Olympic 135 – binnacle mounted Deck Anchor – Delta 16kg. 40m 8mm chain plus warp Quick Windlass – new in 2016 and new handset in 2025 Synthetic Teak Deck (original teak replaced in 2012) Coach Roof Traveller system – original cockpit traveller also included, but not fitted Lazyjacks for mainsail Seldon Headsail Furler Lead keel upgrade New guardrails in 5mm stainless all round (2024) New Sprayhood in charcoal (2024) Safety Bilge Pumps – 1 x auto and 1 x manual Accommodation Forward Cabin with En Suite Heads Large V double berth Deck hatch Mirror Storage cupboards Heads with toilet, washbasin with pull out shower and storage cupboards Saloon U-shaped seating to starboard Additional bench seat to port Adjustable saloon table Forward facing chart table to port Alcantara upholstery Teak interior Galley Twin sinks Oven/Grill/Hob (Needs replacing) New gas pipes fitted during gas check in 2024 Fridge Storage cupboards Shared Heads Toilet Washbasin Pull out shower Storage cupboards Port Aft Cabin Large double berth Storage cupboards Reading lights Mirror Starboard Aft Cabin Large double berth Storage cupboards Reading lights Mirror Construction GRP hull Seacocks serviced. Replaced galley and engine seacocks (2025) New decals applied – stripes, names and logos in Dark Grey (2025) Hull compounded, waxed and polished (2025) 2025 Hull Maintenance Complete hull strip back to gelcoat – removal of all antifoul Complete keel strip back – removal of all antifoul Keel faired and epoxied Hull faired and epoxied 3 x applications of Hempel Hempadur Epoxy 2 x applications of Hempel Underwater Primer 2 x applications of Dark Grey Hemple Tiger Extra Antifoul Documentation Bill of sale into current ownership Disclaimer For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website The Company 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. Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made - Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age - Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old - Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase. NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

Boat details

Price
GBP 69950
Location
UK
Year
2003
Category
Sailboats
Make
Elan
Model
40
Length
40.0 ft

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