Legacy Yachts 40' 40 Sport Express 2004

EAGLE III

$ 329,000

EAGLE III is a Legacy Yachts 40' 40 Sport Express currently listed for sale on the market. While this boat is not currently listed with United Yacht Sales, our team is happy to work on your behalf in the research and potential sale of the vessel. Our commitment to our clients is to find the best yacht available that fits the their needs, no matter where its listed. United is a professional yacht brokerage firm that has experience listing and selling all types of Downeast and similar boats.

Specifications


EAGLE III, (hull #051), is very well equipped, with a spacious helm deck, queen center berth stateroom, A/C and heat at helm deck and below, bow and stern thrusters, Northern Lights 6kW generator, electric SureShade, davits, cherry interior, teak and holly sole, and beautiful additional custom cherry joinery throughout.


Designed by renowned yachtsman and designer Mark Ellis, and built in Middletown, RI, EAGLE III was customized by expert boat builder, custom millwork and high-end refinisher, George Darling of Charlotte, VT.


EAGLE III has been maintained and upgraded with care and attention to detail. She has been greatly enjoyed by her owners, much of the time in fresh water in Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River, and is a head turner on any dock.

Please call for appointment in advance. EAGLE III must be seen! Note: Skiff in photo does not convey.


From the swim platform, enter the cockpit through the transom door. The roomy teak cockpit features two bench seats facing aft with storage underneath and a custom folding varnished teak table mounted to the transom. Four lazarettes provide storage and access under the cockpit sole. There is a new SureShade retractable Bimini which may be opened to cover the entire deck. Stainless steel side handrails allow easy, safe access going forward on the wide side decks.

 

Entering the enclosed helm area, there are large L-shaped settees to port and starboard, with a custom adjustable teak table between. Custom teak-trimmed lockers are nelow the port and starboard settees. Forward are Stidd helm and companion seats with varnished teak back slats. The helm station features full instrumentation, electronics and offers excellent visibility. The enclosed house has been beautifully customized with various teak accents, including grab rails port and starboard and teak headliner strips. An aft canvas and clear soft back enclosure may be raised or lowered, as desired.


 Companionway steps lead down to the cabin below, featuring a satin varnished cherry interior with gloss varnished teak and holly sole. Immediately to port is the full U-shaped galley, with the L-shaped settee and a cherry table opposite to starboard.

 

Forward, next to port, is access to the head, as a day head. There is also private access from the Owner's stateroom. A separate stall shower is located to starboard with access off the Owner's stateroom. Forward is the centerline queen berth. Storage is underneath the berth with abundant additional storage in cabinets and the hanging locker.

The HELM DECK offers excellent visibility with panoramic views from the helm and companion seats. The two L-shaped settees allow for comfortable entertaining while enjoying the view, in air conditioned comfort, when the aft enclosure is closed.

  •   Helm with full electronics, engine and navigation instrumentation
  • (2) Stidd stainless steel and Ultra leather helm seats with varnished teak back slats  
  • L-shaped leather settees port and starboard, 60" x 30" overall, with storage below
  •  Teak table 30" x 22", can be adjusted sideways, or removed entirely. Refinished (2022)
  • (3) Custom teak-trimmed drop front access doors under settees
  •  Custom teak-trimmed access door in portside bulkhead for access to glass & plate locker in galley  
  • 16,000 BTU Marine Air A/C and Heat
  • (2) Speakers
  • LED lighting with dimmers
  • (2) opening port and starboard windows
  •  Drop down Samsung flat screen TV behind starboard settee  
  • Custom aft enclosure can be easily opened when desired
  •  Two Bomar overhead opening hatches with shades and screens
  •  Electrically actuated center windshield hinges open for added ventilation  
  • Chelsea chronometer and barometer
  • (3) Windshield wipers/washers
  •  Electrically actuated engine hatch
  •  Companionway below with high-gloss teak doors. The main door stows unobstrusively by sliding down vertically
  •  White snap-onTextilene window covers for all Helm Deck windows  
  • Teak sole


The large U-shaped GALLEY is below to port with the Salon/Dinette area to starboard:  

  • Corian Counter top
  •  Isotherm A/C-D/C fridge/freezer approx. 6 cu. ft. (2019)  
  • Top-loading Sea Frost freezer approx. 2 cu. ft.
  •  Double stainless-steel sink with partial cover  
  • Microwave oven (GE model JE740WY003)
  •  Extensive cabinet storage, over and under counter  
  • Large pot locker
  • (2) duplex GFCI 110V outlets
  • New Portable (2) burner propane stove top  
  • Portable electric oven
  •  Under-cabinet LED lighting
  •  Custom cherry cabinets (2019)
  •  Large opening stainless steel port with shade and screen
  •  Waste bin conveniently located under companionway steps  
  • Teak and holly sole


The MAIN SALON with dinette is located to starboard:

• L-shaped Settee approx. 6' x 5' overall (recovered 2018)

• Rotatable cherry table 36" x 20", refinished

• Custom teak & cherry trim (2018)

• Custom storage under settee

• Custom chair rail added to starboard bulkhead (2018)

• Custom teak strips added to headliner (2018)

• Custom drawer door for extra access beneath settee

• Two opening ports with shades and screens

• Speakers

• 16,000 BTU Marine Air A/C and heat

• Reading lights - Imtra replacements (St. Maarten)

• Overhead lights with dimmers

• Duplex 110V outlets

• Bomar overhead hatch with shade and screen

• Teak and holly sole



OWNER'S STATEROOM is located forward

  • Centerline double berth 6' 8" long by 4' 8" wide
  • (4) drawers, storage beneath the berth
  •  Lift up mattress on gas struts for access to starage below
  • (4) large storage lockers either side of the berth  
  • Teak ceiling along hull sides
  •  Custom cherry shelving port & starboard (2018)
  • (2) reading lights - Imtra replacements (St. Maarten)
  • LED lighting with dimmer
  •   Duplex 110V outlets
  •  Marine Air A/C and heat control
  • (2) ventilated lockers - port locker fitted with shelves, starboard is a hanging locker
  • (2) opening ports with shades and screens
  •  Bomar overhead hatch with shade and screen  
  • Entry to head, port side
  • Entry to enclosed separate shower, starboard side


The HEAD is located to port, forward of the galley:  

  • Built-in vanity with stainless sink
  • Corian counter top
  • Hot and Cold pressure water
  • Mirrors above sink and on bulkhead
  • Storage cabinets and under counter storage  
  • Opening port with screen and shade
  • Vacuflush head (rebuilt 2019)
  • Bomar overhead hatch with shade and screen  
  • 110V duplex GFCI outlet
  • (2) doors, as day head, or private head


SEPARATE SHOWER STALL is to starboard, with entry from Owner's stateroom  

  • Bomar hatch above with shade and screen
  •  Teak folding shower seat  Large towel storage rack  Shower curtain
  •  Very large, dry, hanging locker approx. 31" x 28" x 47"


  • Simrad NSS evo 3S chart plotter, AIS compatible (2021).
  • High-definition 12" display for clear views under all conditions
  • Featuring a iMX 8 high-performance processor, with fast response times, unprecedented level of built-in functionality with preloaded C-MAP® charts.
  • Furuno Radar Type 1933 (2005)
  • Simrad Autopilot AP120
  • Raymarine Ray63 VHF marine radio with Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and an internal GPS receiver, handset, and emergency distress function (2023)
  • 5" Ritchie compass
  • B&G H1000 speed, distance & depth sounder
  • Lenco trim tab control
  • ACR search light with remote control
  • Navigation lights
  • Fusion Apollo RA770 sound system with Bluetoth and Wi-Fi. Remotes at helm and cockpit. (2021)
  • (6) speakers Hailer
  • Samsung flat screen TV (2014) on electric lift behind starboard helm deck settee
  • Chelsea chronometer and barometer
  • Helm hinges for service access


  • Very clean engine room
  • (2) Yanmar 6LY2A-STP 5.8 l, 6-cylinder diesel engines with turbochargers and after-coolers (654 hrs) 440HP each, at 3,500 RPM
  • Port engine S/N M52330, Starboard engine S/N M52331
  • (8) New engine mounts, and engine alignment (2024)
  • (2) ZF 280-1A Transmissions, 2:1 ratio with oil coolers
  • Pristine Northern Lights 6kW generator and Sound Shield S/N 6732-32701 (291 hrs)
  • Regular oil analyses available on request
  • Engines fully serviced each season, impellors and anodes replaced, Barnacle Buster cleaning/flushing as appropriate
  • Engine oil cooler service (2022)
  • ZF MicroCommand throttles, gear shift and synchronizer
  • Side Power bow thruster
  • Side Power stern thruster (2019)
  • Combination bow & stern thruster controller (2019)
  • Racor fuel filters
  • Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher system in engine room
  • (2) 16,000 BTU Reverse cycle A/C and Heat (forward unit new 2018), all serviced (2022)
  • Tides Marine Dripless shaft seals (2023)
  • Groco sea strainers Reverso oil change pump
  • Highwater level alarm
  • 10 gallon water heater with both 110 V AC (shore or generator) and engine heat (2017) relocated to starboard (2022)
  • Vacuflush electric head type MSD III (Rebuilt 2019)
  • 40 gallon holding tank with macerator and on deck pump out
  • Hynautic hydraulic steering system. Hydraulic steering actuator rebuilt (2024)
  • Mufflers for low engine sound
  • Lenco trim tabs
  • (3) 2,000 gph Rule bilge pumps with automatic switches
  • Anchor washdown forward
  • Hot and cold pressure water system
  • Hot and cold shower at transom
  • Electric Hatch to engine room
  • Sound insulation
  • Hot and Cold Spigot in Engine Room
  • Bronze 4-bladed props 24" D x 23" P on 2" shaft Line cutters
  •  Cast bronze rudder
  • Barnacle Barrier applied to all running gear, struts and thrusters


  • 110VAC and 12VDC systems
  •  Northern Lights 6kW generator (291 hrs)
  •  Breaker panel (in Salon) with AC and DC meters  
  • Lighting for breaker panel
  • (2) 100A Engine-driven Alternators  
  • Xantrex 1,800 watt inverter (2016)
  •  30 A and 50A shore power inlets
  • (1) 30 A 50' shore power cord
  •  30 A 25' shore power cord with right amgle plug is not inventory and does not convey
  • (2) 50 A shore power cords  Shore power cord adapters  Fully bonded and grounded
  •  TruCharge 40 A battery charger, with univeral voltage input
  • (2) 8D AGM house batteries (2024)
  • (2) 8D AGM engine start batteries (2022)
  •  Powerline 33-30 Battery Isolator allows multiple batteries to be charged from a single or dual alternator system, preventing reverse drain from either battery
  •  Clear plastic cover over power distribution panel (2023)  
  • Interior reading lights
  •  Interior lights LED w/dimmers at helm deck, Salon & Master (2016)  
  • USB & 12V DC cigarette style plug ins at helm & port side
  •  ACR search light on hard top, controls at helm


  • Hull painted in Stars and Stripes Blue in 2015. Decks are painted non-skid.
  •  Boat is washed weekly  Regular waxing
  •  Molded in rub rail with stainless cap
  •  Stainless steel stanchions and rails along wide side decks and at bow  
  • Muir 12V DC windlass with foot switches and helm remote
  •  45 lb CQR anchor with 75' chain and 150' nylon 3/4" nylon rode
  •  Fortress FX23 second anchor with 20' chain and 100' 5/8" nylon Rode  
  • 316 Stainless Steel Anchor Roller
  •  Anchor washdown forward
  •  Textiline windshield and window covers (2017)  
  • Varnished teak cockpit caprail
  • Teak trimmed drop front access door under starboardcockpit bench seat (2016) 
  • Bottom paint (2023)
  • Brightwork wooded (2021) with annual coats since
  • Fiberglass swim platform (removed and refinished 2022)  
  • Stainless steel swim ladder
  •  Aft seat cushions and cover (new 2016)  Teak cockpit sole
  •  Cockpit scuppers and baffles
  •  SureShade electric retracting Bimini (2023)
  •  Transom door to swim platform
  • (4) Lazarettes
  • (2) Bench Seats 37" x 22" with custom covers and storage under  
  • Custom storage bags for bench seat cushions
  •  Fold-down varnished teak Transom Table 30" x 18" with canvas cover
  • (2) Folding Chairs  
  • Cuisinart Gas Grill
  • Hot & cold shower at transom
  • Atkins and Doyle removable dinghy davits (2015)
  • Swim ladder
  • (6) Stainless Steel opening ports with screens (4) 6" X 25", (2) 5" X 12"
  • (2) 12" Cleats at bow
  • (2) 10" Cleat midships
  • (2) 10" Cleat aft
  •  Open chocks at bow, hawse pipes midships and aft  
  • 316 Stainless Steel rails and deck hardware
  • Flagstaff, Ensign and Burgee staff
  •  (8) Docklines
  • (4) Fenders
  • (6) Lifejackets
  • Courtesy lights
  • Boathook
  • Flares
  • Throw Ring


The classic skiff in some of the photos is not inventory, and does not convey.

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.

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