Elan 40

£79,950

Located at Portland

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Year: 2003

LOA: 12.2m

Berths: 8

Draft: 2.05m

Details

Make: Elan
Model: 40
Engine Make & Model: Yanmar 3JH3E
Horsepower: 39
Fuel Type: Diesel
Price: £79,950
Location: In Portland
Keel: Fin
Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
Drive Type: Shaft

Dimensions

Beam: 3m
Draft: 2.05m
LWL: 11.9m
LOA: 12.2m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 150l
Water Tank Capacity: 125l
Builder: Elan
Designer: Rob Humphreys
Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

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

Owner's Comments

Purchased from a one-owner, elderly gentleman in early 2024. She was originally called ‘Bangoes’ and was based in Turkey from new. Was dry sailed out of Bodrum for c15 years, with extensive cruising by owner and wife, in Turkey and Greece. Shipped back to UK in 2019 and based in River Crouch, where she hardly moved for 5 years.

Sailed back from Burnham to Dartmouth on maiden voyage with new owners. Much effort and investment since to bring her back to great condition. A few items left, which tend to be a personal choice for owners, like upgrading certain electronics and cooker etc.

Only for sale due to unforeseen circumstances with owners.

An excellent sea boat that handles beautifully in all conditions.

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.