St. Elmo's Fire II Yacht for Sale | 40 Legacy Yachts San Pedro, CA

St. Elmo's Fire II Boat | 40' Legacy 1999

“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.

Listed by West Coast YachtsTHIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST YACHTS (714) 329-4138 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY DENISON YACHTING. Denison Yachting is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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.