Elan 40 (sailboat) for sale

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
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.... whole text » less text