INVENTORY: DORSEY DEE
1998 LEGACY 40 DOWNEAST SEDAN
Designed by Mark Ellis, the Freedom built Legacy 40 Downeast sedan mixes the traditional lines and
look of a Downeast trawler with state of the art construction and design for efficiency and cruising
comfort. Especially noteworthy is the hull design with a deep-V bow and chine stern which allows the
hull to glide through open sea conditions with ease. She features port and starboard doors from the salon,
extra tall windows and is easily cruised by a crew of one or two. With no blind spots, there are no
problems getting around for line handling, anchoring or docking. The salon is spacious and open, and the
galley is down with lots of storage. This is the popular 2 stateroom, 2 head model with plenty of creature
comforts for extended cruising. Powered by a reliable 450 HP Cummins turbo diesel, she can be as
economical as a trawler or you can run at a top speed of 18-19 knots to avoid foul weather or just arrive
early. Dorsey Dee is a two owner boat and has been meticulously cared for and cruised on the Chesapeake
Bay since her purchase in Rockport, Me in 2016 where she had enjoyed indoor heated storage annually
under prior ownership.
Highlighted Features:
Single Cummins 450HP turbo engine with 2,350 hours.
Northern Lights 6kw generator, with low hours in Soundsheild cover.
12” Garmin color chart plotter/radar (2016).
Simrad autopilot (2017) interfaced with chart plotter.
AIS, send and receive (2019).
Preferred galley down with master and guest cabins, each with head compartments.
Espar Airtronic diesel heater, ducted to all cabins and salon (2017)
Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat, separate 16,000btu unit for salon, 12,000btu unit for cabins.
Fwd unit replaced, 2024; aft unit mother board replaced, 2024.
Isotherm refrigeration (2016)
Vetus bow thruster, re-built 2019. New 6 blade prop, 2023.
Shaft, cutlass bearing and stuffing box replaced (2019). Propspeed applied to prop (2020).
All new Precision AGM batteries; 2,500 watt Magnum inverter/charger (2019).
Custom 5” latex mattresses, owners cabin, Froli bed springs in owner and guest cabins (2021)
Dickinson stainless propane 2-burner cooktop ( 2020)
Minimal exterior teak for ease of maintenance.
Professionally shrink wrapped every season and hull/topsides compounded and waxed annually.
Specs:
Year: 1998
Designer: Mark Ellis
Builder: Freedom Yachts, R.I.
Hull shape: Modified V, hard chine with skeg mounted rudder.
Dimensions:
LOA: 39' 4"
Beam: 13'8"
LWL: 36'
Draft: 3'6"
Deadrise: 17 degrees at transom.
Displacement: 22,500 lbs.
Mastheight: 15’plus height of VHF antenna
Tankage: Fuel- 420 gallons.
Water-120 gallons
Holding-40gallons.
ENGINE:
Cummins 450HP turbo diesel, 6 CTA 8.3 M-3 Diamond Series, FWC
Hours: 2,350 approx.
Propeller: 5 blade MY-T-5 Nibral LC. 25" x 25.5"pitch. 2" bore, LH.
Transmission: ZF Padova, 2:1 ratio.
Cruising speed: 12-13 knots at 1800-2000rpm
Maximum speed: 19 knots at 2,600rpm (WOT)
Cummins authorized engine service to all components, March, 2021; engine re-build August, 2024.
MECHANICAL
Single 450HP Cummins turbo diesel, authorized service completed, March, 2021. Complete engine re-
build, Shore Power Marine, August, 2024.
Underwater exhaust for quiet ride.
Walker Airstep air filter on engine.
Groco raw water sea strainer, engine and generator.
Reverso electric oil changing system for engine and transmission (2018).
Racor dual fuel filters.
Racor fuel polisher,(2022)
Hydraulic wheel steering with 24” SS and teak rimmed wheel.
Bennett S//S trim tabs, dual arms.
FireBoy extinguisher system mounted in engine compartment.
Vetus bow thruster, re-built 2019.
Par heavy duty fresh water pressure pump (2018), spare (2019)
Whole boat 2-stage sediment and taste water filtration system (2018)
11 Gal. Seaward hot water heater.
Isotherm refrigeration (2016)
Bonding system, all thru hulls.
ELECTRICAL
6 KW Northern Lights generator, 478.8 hours, in Soundshield with Racor filter.
Magnum 2500 watt inverter with 125 amp battery charger, pure sine wave. (New, 2019)
Magnum advance remote control (New, 2019)
2 4D House batteries,each 200 amp hrs; 2 Group 31 engine start batteries and 1 Group 31 generator
start battery, each 125 amp hrs. All are sealed AGM batteries and new in 2019. Battery parallel switch at
helm,
30 amp Shore Power service, 2 outlets and four 50’cords.
120/12v service
2 Marineair 110 volt reverse cycle air conditioners for forward cabins and salon. Replaced fwd AC
12,000 BTU unit; replaced mother board, aft 16,000 BTU unit: 2024.
Espar Airtronic 12 volt diesel fired central heat ducted to all cabin areas. (New, 2018)
Rareton electric fresh water head (New, 2018); Thetford electric marine head (guest cabin), converted
to fresh water, 2019.
Electric windlass, controls at bow and helm.
12v ACR adjustable search light at helm.
12v Catalupi lighting throughout. Selected lights are dual white/red.
12v Kahlenberg air horn
CO2 alarm, electronic
HELM FEATURES:
Garmin 12" HD color chartplotter (New, 2016)
Garmin HD 4kw color radar (New, 2016)
Sonar, Interphase forward looking sonar with side scan.
Simrad autopilot with wireless remote interfaced to chart plotter. (New, 2017)
Digital yacht AIT 3000-Transponder B unit AIS interfaced with chartplotter, Wifi. (New, 2018).
Icom M- 504 VHF radio.
Raymarine Tri-data, depth/trip/speed.
Wifi cell phone booster (New, 2016)
Ritchie powerdamp compass with night lighting.
2 Dyna plate grounding system with galvanic isolators.
Tadi 7” color back up camera at helm (New, 2018)
Windlass remote switch at helm.
Windshield wipers w/fresh water rinse and defroster.
Pilot house doors on both sides; Stidd captain chair and crew chair.
Sony XM CD/Stereo sound system with Blaupunkt overhead speakers, Wi-Fi (2019)
Wrap around visibility.
GALLEY:
The U-shaped galley lies to port, 3 steps down from the salon and is open above to the salon. All the
cabinetry is satin finished mahogany with ample counter space and storage.
2 burner propane Dickinson stove top, Trident propane control and alarm (2020)
Sharp convection microwave oven.
Deep freezer and Isotherm refrigerator with large overflow capacity.
Double polished S/S sinks
Large cabinets, lockers and drawer spaces.
Trash receptacle beneath step
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Entering the main salon is an L-shaped settee to port which converts to a double berth with a high low
mahogany table. The salon seating features dark blue ultra suede cushions. Opposite is an entertainment
center with a bar and Sony stereo system (new) enclosed in a mahogany cabinet. Forward to starboard is
an adjustable Stidd helm chair, opening door and helm station with a complete electronics array with
single lever engine controls and instrumentation. To port is another helm chair and opening side door.
Three steps down to a u-shaped galley to port which is open above to the salon area. Opposite the galley
on the starboard side is a separate enclosed guest cabin with a large double berth on Froli springs, hanging
locker, drawer storage and full en suite electric fresh water head, vanity and sink. The master head with
sink, vanity and electric fresh water head is opposite the guest cabin and also has a separate shower
compartment with privacy door. Forward is the owner’s cabin with port and starboard cedar lined
hanging lockers, 4 enclosed storage lockers outboard of the berths and 4 large drawers below. The berths
are oversized in a v- configuration with Froli mattress springs and new latex 5" thick custom mattresses.
The interior finish is in the Herreshoff style with white laminate bulkheads, satin varnished mahogany
cabinets, doors, and trim and a varnished teak and holly sole. The main salon windows have white mini-
blinds.
The vessel's exterior is designed for low maintenance with only 4 teak handrails with Sunbrella covers
and a teak stern coaming, all with 8-10 coats of Epithanes varnish. The entire toe rail is an extruded
heavy duty molded rubber with oversized 1 1/4" S/S rails providing secure passage on the wide side
decks. There is an open transom door to the swim platform that gives easy access. Hot/cold water shower
in cockpit. Both the cockpit and swim platform have a custom fitted teak simulated cork surface. Weaver
davits have been added for easy dinghy storage. A foldable swim ladder is mounted on the platform. All
forward windows have Textilene covers. Cockpit courtesy lighting continues along both outside walk
ways forward. There are two overhead halogen spotlights in the cockpit. There is a large custom sea
locker in the cockpit for added storage along with 4 large floor lockers for dock lines and fenders. There
is a fresh water wash down pump at the bow along with 2 large lockers and a new 45lb Ronca anchor
with 150’ of chain and 200’ of 3/4” anchor rode. A spare Fortress FX23 and additional rode is in the
starboard locker.
MAIN SALON:
The Legacy sedan features a spacious main salon designed with visibility and comfort in mind. 360
degree views surround you when you walk through the sliding aft entry or either forward doors with a
sweeping helm windshield forward, large tinted opening side windows stretching the length of the upper
bridge deck and glass stern windows for unobstructed views aft. The salon features a U-shaped settee to
port with ultra suede cushions and an adjustable table that can convert the area to a large double berth
when needed. To port is an entertainment storage cabinet with a Sony audio system. The helm seat is an
adjustable Stidd chair and the crew seat is also fully adjustable. Both seats can be turned to face the rear
area for maximum seating options. The entire area has both Espar heating and reverse cycle air
conditioning and a Cifrano 3-speed fan. There is Catalupi lighting which can be dimmed at night along
with courtesy floor lighting.
HEADS:
The owner’s head is located to port forward of the lower galley. There is private access from the main
cabin area as well. The head features a separate shower compartment with bench and a quiet electric
flush, fresh water Rareton model toilet. The head has great ventilation with an overhead opening hatch,
solar fan and opening side port. the guest head is equipped with an electric fresh water Thetford head,
sink, vanity, storage and a large opening port.
OWNER’S CABIN:
The forward owner’s cabin features a center line queen with custom latex mattresses new in 2021.
Beneath these are Froli springs for ventilation. Above the berths are ample cabinets and two cedar lined
closets. There is an opening hatch and two side ports providing excellent ventilation and a directional 3-
speed Cifrano fan. There is overhead lighting and two personal reading lights along with courtesy floor
lighting. The cabin has both Espar heat and air conditioning.
GUEST CABIN:
The guest cabin is located amidships below the helm and features a large double berth that stretches
along the starboard side. The double opening pocket door makes this cabin quite spacious and bright with
an overhead opening hatch with solar fan and side opening port. Additional ventilation is provided by a
3-speed Cifrano fan. There is a large cedar lined hanging locker and two drawers beneath the berth.
There is overhead lighting, personal reading lights and courtesy floor lighting. The cabin has both Espar
heating and air conditioning.
SAFETY:
3 fire extinguishers; flare kit; 3 automatic bilge pumps in addition to manual pump in cockpit; high
water bilge alarm and flashing light in cockpit; fixed safety stainless steel rail around boat/walkways;
propane detector and alarm; smoke alarm; carbon monoxide alarm; man overboard module; life vests;
AIS transmitter and receiver with display on chart plotter; Ronca 45lb anchor on bow and spare Fortress
aluminum anchor in forward locker; 200’ of G4 chain and 200’ of golden braid spare anchor rode; fire
suppression system in engine compartment; lightening protection; bonding system.
Recent Additions and Maintenance (over $75,000 in upgrades added since 2016):
2016: Garmin 12” color HD radar and chart plotter.
Cell phone booster.
Electrical system re-wired to separate house loads from engine loads.
Engine heat exchanger flushed and cleaned.
Engine room and engine painted; clear coat applied to engine over Cummins white
Skeg removed and re-bedded to hull.
All 3 salon doors removed and serviced.
New hailer and horns added.
Replaced spur shaft cutter with Razor shaft line cutter.
2017: Heavy duty windshield wipers installed with fresh water cleaning system.
New windshield defroster system installed.
Primary anchor replaced with 45 lb. Ronca Anchor.
4 7/8" New England Yacht braid dock lines, blue.
New Thetford electric head, guest cabin
Northern Lights generator serviced. Expansion tank added.
New Simrad auto pilot installed with interface to chart plotter and wireless remote feature.
Engine fuel cooler serviced.
Padova transmission flushed, drained and serviced.
Propeller removed, re-pitched from 26" to 25.5" for improved performance.
New Isotherm refrigeration installed, dual AC/DC operation.
Bow thruster rebuilt.
2018: Sony marine CD receiver with bluetooth
All 3 forward salon windows removed, re-painted and re-installed.
All interior floors re-finished with 3-4 coats of varnish.
Electric oil change pump replaced in engine compartment.
Hull and topsides professionally compounded, waxed and polished.
Main head removed and replaced with Raretan fresh water electric head.
Bosworth y-valves replaced.
Tadi low light back up camera with color 7” screen mounted at helm.
3 Cifrano 3--speed fans installed in all cabin areas.
Espar diesel central heat installed, ducted to all cabin areas.
New latex mattresses in forward, owners cabin with Froli spring system.
Heavy duty Par 5.5gph fresh water pump added with 2-stage whole boat filtration system.
Helm instrument pod removed and refinished.
Salon table removed and refinished.
Water and holding tank monitors replaced.
Deck box installed in cockpit.
All filters on engine and generator replaced. Oil changed. Radiator flushed.
August haul out: Hull sand blasted to remove old paint; Pettit ablative bottom paint applied; prop
zinc coated; all underwater zincs changed.
September haul out: Fiberglass added to aft bilge area and skeg to fix minor leak around exit of
shaft tube. Drive train serviced including new cutlass bearing, shaft stuffing box and rudder cutlass
bearing. Engine alignment.
October, Installed Digital Yacht AIS with Wifi, Bluetooth and interfaced to chartplotter.
2019
January, New Rule 3700 automatic bilge pump added to stern area.
August, Replaced all batteries: New Precision AGM batteries; 2 4-D house batteries, each 200 amp
hours and 3 group 31 engine and generator start batteries, each 115 amp hours.
September, 2019: Magnum 2500 watt inverter, 125 amp charger with advance remote control.
October, 2019: Handrail covers for all four exterior handrails; maintenance coats of varnish
applied to handrails and stern coaming rail.
Short haul at Ferry Point. Converted starboard head to fresh water, Jabsco solinoid wired in plus new
hoses.
2020:
Spring: Changed engine oil, oil filter, trans oil and trans filter. Changed engine primary fuel filter
and water filter. Changed all 3 zincs on engine. Changed generator oil and oil filter. Changed both
Racor fuel filters. Professional compound and wax of hull and topsides.
August: hauled out boat, pressure wash, 2 coats of Interlux micron ablative paint applied.
Propspeed coating applied to prop, zinc coating to bow thruster. All sea cocks greased. Knotmeter
serviced. Aftercooler removed and serviced and O ring seals replaced. Impeller inspected and found in
excellent condition. Walker air step engine filter removed and cleaned (GPS Marine).
September: topsides professionally compounded and waxed.
October: Electric cooktop removed and new Dickinson propane s.s. Cooktop installed with Trident
propane control and alarm/detector.
December-January: forward owners cabin converted from V-berth configuration to queen with entry
on both sides. Matching brass reading lights installed at forward end. New custom berth mattress,
memory foam and topper added.
2021:
March; Cummins authorized service of all engine components. All engine, transmission and
generator fluids and filters changed. Heat exchanger, transmission cooler and aftercooler removed and
sonic tested, cleaned. Transmission cooler replaced. All injectors replaced and valves adjusted. Forward
engine mounts raised and engine aligned. All belts adjusted as needed. Impeller changed. See detailed
invoice, Bay Shore Marine.
April: Forward AC ducting replaced. 2 new fans installed, owner’s cabin. New fan added to main
salon.
2022:
March; Cleaned water tank by removing all 3 access ports beneath flooring; bleach solution and
Starbrite solution added to tank and all feed lines to faucets;
New holding tank, water tank and fuel tank sending units by Kus; new gauges for all tanks by Kus.
Installed new high capacity wash down pump. Sureflow 5.6 gph vs. Par 3.8 gph
Installed Racor fuel polishing unit. Closed loop system with water sensor alarm.
Generator: changed water pump impeller and ordered 2 replacements. Changed oil and oil filter.
Engine: changed engine oil, oil filter, water and fuel filters. Changed all 3 engine zincs. Changed
transmission oil and oil filter; sent in oil sample and rec’d report, in excellent condition. Changed Racor
filters on both units.
Installed red/white light for instrument panel to correct absence of light at helm at night.
April: Three cabin doors removed and wheel bearings replaced. Main salon cabin sole refinished.
October: engine oil changed
2023:
April: Non-skid surface renewed with 2 coats of Pettit Tuff Non-skid applied over primer coat.
Installed s.s. cleat next to windlass for snubber use. Installed chain stopper.
Engine zincs checked and all 3 were in excellent condition. Engine radiator checked and level topped
off. Engine oil level checked and ok. Transmission oil level checked. Racor filter changed. Fuel polisher
working. Reconnect hot water tank to system. Opened all sea cocks. Cleaned all hatches in cockpit sole.
Varnished hand rails and aft coaming. Total engine hours: 2,343. Generator engine hours: 475
July: replaced antenna with Shakespeare VHF antenna on a s.s.Shakespeare ratchet mount allowing
for lowering antenna for bridges; installed s.s. Folding ladder on cabin top.
2024:
April: Merke Marine corrected polarity issue, $950.
Annapolis Cruisaire replaced aft Dometic control module and circuit board; replaced entire
forward Dometic split unit, $1,000 and $6,500, respectively.
May/June: Shore Power Solutions, Pinney Narrows, performed major engine service replacing
aftercooler, six new cylinders, pistons, rods, valve lash and adjustment, new injectors, head gasket, new
water pump, new oil hoses, etc. See full service report, $35,000
September: 4 maintenance coats of varnish on exterior teak.
October: New replacement Cummins Oil Cooler for transmission, Seaboard Marine ($550)
2025:
April: Installed on mast, new combination 3NM Masthead/Anchor LED navigation light.
Water tank cleaned.
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