2003 Elan 400

Marketing Description 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 Yanmar 3JH3E 39hp inboard diesel engineApproximately 2500 engine hoursCruising speed of 6 knotsTop speed of 8 knotsEngine 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)TanksFuel tank – 1 x 150lHolding tanks – both heads 25lWater tanks – 2 x 125lPressurised waterCalorifier Batteries – 1 x engine (2024), 1 x domestic (2024) and 1 x anchor windlass (2019)Shore power connection and lead Charging – shorepower and engine alternatorPioneer CD/Radio and speaker in cabin and cockpit Fractional rigStanding Rigging Material – 1 x 19 stainless steel wireOriginal rigging, however, rig check in 2024 and upgrades/replacement carried out where advisedMainsail reefing – slab reefing with 3 lines riggedPerformance mast upgrade (Seldon) – one metre tallerSailsMainsail – 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 JibNew Mainsail Stackpack in charcoal (2024)Winches2 x Lewmar halyard winches on coachroof2 x Lewmar headsail winches in cockpit2 x Lewmar mainsail winches in cockpit Raymarine ST60 TridataRaymarine ST60 Close-hauledRaymarine ST60 SpeedRaymarine ST6001 AutohelmMidland VHF Radio – needs replacingRaymarine GPSPlastimo Compass Olympic 135 – binnacle mounted Anchor – Delta 16kg. 40m 8mm chain plus warpQuick Windlass – new in 2016 and new handset in 2025Synthetic Teak Deck (original teak replaced in 2012)Coach Roof Traveller system – original cockpit traveller also included, but not fittedLazyjacks for mainsailSeldon Headsail FurlerLead keel upgradeNew guardrails in 5mm stainless all round (2024)New Sprayhood in charcoal (2024) Bilge Pumps – 1 x auto and 1 x manual Forward Cabin with En Suite HeadsLarge V double berthDeck hatchMirror St