1989 J Boats 40' (12.19 m)
Rockland, Maine, United States
Elan
40
- Cruiser-Racer
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: TSP00066K889
Description
'Elan' is a pristine J/40 which has benefitted from a lifetime of upgrades and top notch maintenance, is now available for your next offshore or coastal adventure
She has benefitted from many upgrades throughout her life, such as:
- 2024 Fireboy Suppression System
- 2023 Garmin Electronics Package (Radar, MFD, Autopilot, Etc.)
- 2022 Flexofold 3-Blade Propeller
- 2018 Beta 38 Engine (along with a new shaft and propeller)
- 2013 Flag Blue Awlgrip Paintjob with Gold Cove Stripe and White Boot Stripe
- 2013 New Standing Rigging
- Espar Diesel Heater
- Indoor Heated Storage Throughout The Offseasons,
And many more!
The J/40 is a proven performer in all conditions with incredible ease of handling. Below decks, a large V berth forward with en-suite head/shower is complemented by a generous main cabin and innovative galley. The guest cabin and guest head aft with wet locker completes this ideal 40' cruiser. Gorgeous flag blue awlgrip with gold cove and white boot stripe.
Please call with any questions, she should be seen to be fully appreciated!
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: TSP00066K889
LOA: 40' (12.19 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1989
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Beta
- Engine Model: 38
- Engine Year: 2018
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1228.00
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Accommodations
The J40 sleeps up to 7 in 2 cabins & Main Salon:
The J40 has a live at home comfort with two private staterooms, a spacious Main Salon and two heads with showers.
Owners Cabin: The forward cabin sleeps 2 in 6’ 2” V-berth with king width custom mattress and bedding (2006). Teak sliding door storage cabinets, port and starboard above V-berth, are a factory installed extra, as is a deck prism for extra natural light forward, but shades also provide for complete darkness when desired. A bureau and large hanging locker is to starboard, and private head with shower to port.
Main Salon: Aft of the forward cabin is the main salon with an L-shaped settee on the port side which expands into a double, and a single on the starboard side. The settees are custom with extra thick cushioning and stain resistant dark blue Ultrasuede. A large fold-down table with an extra deep storage behind.
Aft of the main salon on the port side is the innovative "J" galley with ample counter space, storage and ventilation. Aft of the galley is the second full head with shower. Across from the galley on the starboard side is the aft facing nav. station. Aft of the nav. station is a rear private cabin which accommodates 2 in king width.
- Turbo Fans (9)
- Brass reading lights (7)
- Settees in main salon Ultrasuede (2007)
- Custom 7” thick mattress and bedding in forward cabin (2004)
- ESPAR D5LC Heating system diesel – all cabins and heads (2002)
- Screens for all opening ports and hatches
- Ship Shades for all ports
- Weems and Plath brass barometer
- Weems and Plath brass tide clock
- Weems and Plath brass comfort meter
- Hurricane oil lamp
- Fire extinguishers each cabin
- Automatic fire suppression system in engine compartment
- Carbon Monoxide detector
Galley
- Force 10 - 3 burner LP Stove/Oven/Broiler
- Double stainless steel sinks
- 6.5 Cu Ft. refrigerator with Sea Frost refrigeration – powered from engine and shore power
- Hot/Cold pressurized water system with 6 Gal Tank
- New compressor and conversion to R134A (2007)
- Whole boat water filter
Electronics
- Icom IC-M504, DSC VHF Radio
- Icom – Commander III, Remote Speaker/Microphone at helm,
- Standard Horizon Intrepid, DSC VHF Radio (back up)
- Garmin GPSmap1022 at Helm Station
- Garmin Autopilot
- Garmin Wind, Speed, Depth, Display on Port Side of Helm
- Garmin Autopilot Controller on Starboard Side of Helm
Sails & Rigging
- Navtec rod rigging - 2012
- Navtec hydraulic backstay – rebuilt 2008
- Hallett 135% genoa
- Bohndell Main Sail - 2015
- Mack Pack Lazy-Jack System - 2015
- North cruising spinnaker with sock
- All running rigging new 2009
- All halyards and sail adjustment lead to cockpit
- Harken roller furling
- Hall Quick-Vang
- Adjustable genoa tracks
- Genoa sheet turning blocks
- Barient #28+ primary winches
- Barient #24 mainsheet winches
- Barient #22 halyard winches
- Radar reflector mast mounted
- Tides Marine Sail Track System
Deck
- Lifelines replaced (2006)
- Lewmar Windlass
- 35 lb. CQR anchor with 150 ft. chain and 100 ft rope rode
- Danforth anchor with rope
- Anchor wash down pump
- H/C Pressurized hand held cockpit shower
- Dorades SS vents (4) with guards
- Teak handrails
- Life Sling
- Extended swim ladder
- Dodger (2010)
- Bimini
- Dodger-Bimini connector (2010)
- Side curtains (2011)
- Cockpit cushions (2008)
- Deck Prisms (2)
- Nicro Day/Night solar vents (3)
Additional Equipment
- Macerator Pump
- Racor Filter with vacuum gauge
- Life Jackets
Electrical
- Lightning ground bonding system
- 3 Group 31 House batteries
- 1 Group 31 Starting Battery
- 12 VDC – 115 AC Inverter - 1500 Watt (2008)
- Shore power cable
- Bidge pumps (2)
- Shower sumps (2)
Electrical
- Lightning ground bonding system
- 3 Group 31 House batteries
- 1 Group 31 Starting Battery
- 12 VDC – 115 AC Inverter - 1500 Watt (2008)
- Shore power cable
- Bidge pumps (2)
- Shower sumps (2)
Entertainment
- Sirius/XM Radio with external antenna
- Jensen KCD-9860 - AM/FM/CD 40 w stereo radio with 4 speakers in salon and 2 in cockpit
Disclaimer
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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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Benjamin Scheffer.
We look forward to working with you!

East Coast Yacht Sales
44 Bay View Street
Camden ME 04843 USA
Phone: 1-207-236-8656
Email: yachts@ecys.com
Website: https://www.ecys.com
East Coast Yacht Sales is a high quality dealership and brokerage firm with a charismatic team of experienced yacht consultants, service technicians, and support staff who all have a passion for people, boats, and the water. Dealers for Axopar, Targa, Sirena, Boston BoatWorks, & J Boats.
With almost 40 years in the business, East Coast Yacht Sales has grown to eight offices throughout the northeast. You can find ECYS in the same Yarmouth, ME flagship location that was its birthplace, in addition to: Camden and Belfast, ME, Manchester, MA, Newport, RI, Mystic, CT, Long Island, NY, Atlantic Highlands, NJ and Annapolis, MD.

Benjamin Scheffer
Yacht Consultant
44 Bay View Street
Camden ME 04843 USA
Office: 1 (207) 236-8656
Email: bscheffer@ecys.com