1996 Legacy Yachts

Her two-stateroom, two-head layout is ideal for extended coastal cruising or live-aboard use. The private forward stateroom features a generously sized double berth, full cabinet and drawer storage, and ensuite head access, complete with a VacuFlush toilet, stainless steel sink, and a separate stand-up shower. The starboard guest cabin offers twin berths with sliding privacy door, hanging locker, five storage drawers, and its own ensuite Raritan freshwater head. The main salon features an L-shaped lounge, a folding leaf table, and abundant storage throughout.The U-shaped galley is well appointed with a Force 10 LPG three-burner stove and oven, a Sharp microwave, twin Dometic/domestic 12-volt refrigerators (updated 2023), a double stainless steel sink, and generous cabinet and pantry storage. A Kumo hot water heater was installed in 2024.The pilothouse is roomy and bright, with 6’7” of standing headroom and large sliding windows providing excellent visibility, light, and ventilation. The lower helm is equipped with dual Raymarine Axiom 9” chart plotters, a Raymarine color digital radar, an AP300X autopilot, VHF, and a Ritchie compass — all updated in 2023. The flybridge upper helm station also features a Raymarine Axiom 9” chart plotter and VHF, enclosed by a new flybridge enclosure (2023).Open-air cruising is easily enjoyed from the flybridge or the open cockpit, complete with a custom Kenyon electric grill and cabinet (2024) and a hot and cold cockpit shower (2023). Wide side decks with a tall bow rail make bow access safe and straightforward, while the large swim platform and transom door provide easy boarding from the water.Her twin Caterpillar 3116 diesel engines have undergone recent upgrades, alongside a major 1,000-hour service completed in 2020. Both engines received significant mechanical attention in 2020 and 2024, including new turbos, raw water pumps, and associated components. A new Phasor 8kW generator was installed in 2023. All services are current and up to date.This Legacy 40 represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an upgraded and comfortable classic Downeast cruiser at a compelling price.Engines & Mechanical Twin Caterpillar 3116 6-cylinder 7.2L diesel engines — 300 hp eachStarboard engine: New turbo, governor assembly, raw water pump, hoses, and water pump tensioner (2024)Port engine: New turbo and raw water pump assembly (2020); high output alternator4-blade bronze propellers reconditioned — H&H Propeller (2023)PYI dripless shaft seals (New 2023)Line cutters (New 2023)Cutlass bearings (New 2023)New Racor 900 filter housings and lines (2023)Fireboy fire suppression systemMarine Air digital auto heating and air conditioningTwin Hynautic hydraulic rudders repacked (2024)Oil changing system — engines, transmission, and generatorMarine grade bronze seacocksPhasor 8kW Generator (New 2023)Electronics2x Group 27 starting batteries (New 2023)2x Group 27 AGM batteries (New 2023)Battery disconnect switchesParallel switchMastervolt battery chargerHigh output alternator (port engine)Freedom inverter/chargerShore power — 2x 30-amp cordsMajority of wiring upgraded and replacedNew LED lighting throughout (2023)Raymarine Axiom 9” chartplotter (New 2023)Raymarine VHF (New 2023)Deck & ExteriorDelta 35 lb anchor with 150 ft chain and 150 ft line (2023)Anchor rollerStainless windlass with foot pedals and lower helm controls (2021)Anchor lockers (floor repaired, re-glassed with new drain hose)Anchor washdownBow railTransom doorSwim platform (re-glassed top and bottom — 4 layers matt and woven roving, vinyl ester resin)Boarding ladderDinghy davit (platform mount)12V ACR searchlight (New 2023)Hot and cold cockpit shower (2023)Raw water washdown for cockpitOpening deck hatches (all removed, flanges re-glassed, resealed)Aluminum radar mast on hinge (repainted and redesigned 2023)Dual VHF antennas (New 2023)Helm coverFlybridge seat coversBimini top on flybridgeCustom Kenyon electric grill and cabinet (2024)CoolerBennett double-position trim tabs with digital indicators (bridge control inoperable)GalleyForce 10 LPG 3-burner stove/ovenSharp microwave ovenDomestic 12V refrigerator — front load and top load access (2023)Dometic 12V refrigerator — top load access (2023)Double stainless steel sink with new control head (2023)Kumo hot water heater (2024)New LED lighting (2023)New headliner (2023)Cabinet, drawer, and pantry storagePressure water systemAccommodations Forward owner’s stateroom: Large double berth, ample storage drawers and aircraft-style overhead bins, port and starboard lockers, A/C, variable speed fan (New 2023), new headliner (2023), new LED lighting (2023), 12V USB plugs, opening stainless steel ports, large hatchStarboard guest cabin:Twin bunks, 5 sliding drawers, hanging locker, sliding privacy door, LED lighting (2023), cabin fan (2023), 12V USB plugs, new headliner (2023)Main salon: L-shaped lounge, folding leaf table, 6’7” pilothouse headroom, large sliding windows, ample storageHeadsOwner’s head: VacuFlush electric toilet, stainless steel sink with mirrored vanity, spacious stand-up shower with new controls (2023), Formica countertop, opening ports, hatch, wet lockerGuest head: Raritan freshwater manual toilet (2023), stainless steel sink, bladder holding tankMiscellaneousAll portlights removed; wet core material replaced with LBI vinyl-ester core; ports re- bedded and sealedAll salon windows removed, media blasted, refinished with Interthane, re-bedded and mechanically fastenedAll deck hatches removed, mounting flanges re-glassed, hatches resealedDoor frames sanded, primed, and refinished with InterthanePlastic through-hulls at waterline replaced with stainless steel or bronze unitsSanitation system replumbed with schedule 40 PVC pipe; all remaining hoses replacedDecks painted with non-skid finishShower pumps, sumps, and hoses replacedAnchor locker floor repaired and re-glassed with new drain hoseEngine room vents re-glassed and covered with HDPU framesStainless steel portlights and salon slidersAll interior wood stripped and revarnishedMechanical DisclaimerEngine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.DisclaimerThe 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.