Escapade is a beautiful and rare example of the Legacy 40 Flybridge Sedan, a very comfortable and seaworthy downeast cruiser designed by the renowned Mark Ellis of sailboat and powerboat fame. Escapade exhibits a sharp entry on the bow to part waves, and a V-bottom for a smooth ride. She has wide chine flats, lifting strakes, and a skeg which lift the hull up onto plane at only 12 knots and provides for very soft, comfortable and controlled ride. Additionally, roll is noticeably minimized and tracking is superb. Her hull design is very efficient in terms of speed and fuel consumption, burning only approximately 22 gallons per hour at 22 knot cruise with her twin “bulletproof” Cummins 370B diesels (6BTA5.9-M). The Legacy 40 Sedan, introduced in 1995, was Freedom Yacht’s first entry into the powerboat market. Escapade, a 1999 Flybridge Sedan version, is built on a fully cored hull with a sharp entry, wide 13'7" beam, and a deep keel that protects the props and rudders while enhances tracking. The finely crafted interior of the Legacy 40 is a blend of rich mahogany and cherry woodwork, and quality furnishings and hardware. Escapade’s galley-down floorplan includes two comfortable and private staterooms, each with a double berth, and a full head with separate shower. Large cabin windows throughout the salon provide panoramic views of the water, and the teak-and-holly flooring found throughout the interior adds the right touch of nautical elegance. Escapade boasts both lower and upper helms, wide side decks with deep gunnels, full railings and conveniently placed hand holds. These features combined with port, starboard and aft salon doors, allow movement around the entire exterior secure and easy, even when running on plane. Escapade is also endowed with a beautiful flybridge that seats at least five comfortably.

From the conception of the first Legacy in the 1990s, Mark Ellis and Freedom Yachts believed that the Legacy brand should lead the industry with yachts that provide efficient performance measured in speed, comfort, superior handling, and sound construction to withstand the rigors of the sea. The Legacy 40 was designed by Ellis and developed by Freedom Yachts in the late ‘90’s. This model set the tone for future Legacy models… great looks and efficient performance. Mark Ellis powerboat designs owe much of their success to his experience in the Hunt design office, his affinity for classic aesthetics, and his good business sense. As a testament to the success of this approach, in 2010, highly regarded Tartan Yachts acquired Legacy to carry on the brand in the most distinguished manner. Current Legacy yachts are a design collaboration between Mark Ellis Design and the Tartan Design team. Escapade offers an opportunity to own one of these beautiful, quality downeast yachts at a fraction of the cost of a new model, while still exhibiting the proud heritage, beauty, performance and reputation. Escapade draws compliments everywhere she goes.

Power: Twin Cummins 370B, 5.9 liter, 6 cylinder turbo diesels (370 HP each) (2600 Hrs)

Northern Lights diesel generator (6 KW) (250 Hrs)

Walk-around queen master

Separate shower stall

Upper and lower helm station

Flag Blue Awlgrip in good condition

Two tone decks with Moondust nonskid on white gelcoat

Large cockpit with transom door

Hot and cold shower in cockpit

Ample fiberglass swim platform with swim ladder

Toast Sunbrella bimini, helm console cover, seat covers, and caprail covers

Flybridge pedestal seats and bench seat re-uphostered 2014

316 Stainless steel safety rails

316 Stainless steel anchor platform

Two deep storage lockers at bow

Delta anchor, chain, ground tackle, docklines, and fenders

Low profile electric windlass

Underwater exhausts for exceptionally quiet and smoke-free running

Notable:

1000 hour engine service performed 2021-2022 (approx 100 hours since service)

Lewmar Windlass 2017

Sea water pumps 2017

Electrical Isolator 2017

Alternator rebuilt (port) 2017

Freedom Battery charger / inverter 2017

Shower door (acrylic) 2021

Plexiglass door on electrical panel 2021

Salon settee cushions 2021

Lower Salon helm captain’s chair Ultraleather 2021

Bimini canvas (flybridge) 2020

New West Marine inflatable dinghy (PRU-3) with 4 HP Yamaha 2-stroke outboard (engine is not new, but runs as new)

Bottom paint Fall 2024

Running gear paint Fall 2024

Regular diving service for in-water bottom cleaning and zinc replacement

Port Racor water/fuel separator rebuild 2025

Trim tab servos (all 4) new 2022

New compressor units for Alder Barbour refrigerator and freezer Aug 2022

Rudder post seals replaced (both) Aug 2022

Inoperable:

Auto pilot

Upper helm VHF radio

Upper helm chart plotter

From her gleaming Awlgripped hull to her lovingly refinished teak inside and out, Escapade exemplifies a proper yacht. Superb visibility from both stations; doors port & starboard as well as aft make line handling a breeze; wide side decks for easy movement; and a huge cockpit with great storage are among the features of this 40 footer. Escapade boasts the largest guest stateroom of any yacht in her size range - a berth that can truly accommodate an adult couple. The layout is perfect for an active family or for two couples to cruise in comfort. Plus there's climate control for any weather with two separate zones of air conditioning or heat.

SALON

 L Settee reupholstered in 2019 with gray Sunbrella fabric converts to a large double berth

· Light mahogany Hi-Lo table with leaves accommodates a family for dining

· Built-in light mahogany entertainment center and bookshelves to starboard include tambour doors

· Beautifully varnished light mahogany valences with accent lighting

· Teak and holly sole throughout; all sections removed, stripped, and refinished including epoxy barrier coat on reverse side in 2014

· Storage under salon settee

· Swiveling helm chair reupholstered in 2019 with gray Ultraleather

· Linen drapes with custom trim on all windows

· Navigation station/ breakfast bar with chair overlooking galley

· Sliding doors port and starboard and aft

· Opening windows with screens port, starboard, and aft

 Large U shaped GALLEY with opening portlight located under the windshield

· Force 10 LPG cooktop

· Built in microwave/convection oven

· Two refrigerator units: 1 topload and front-loading for convenience; 1 topload only. Both have Adler-Barbour SuperCold 12V systems; 1 includes freezer compartment

· Double polished stainless steel sinks

· Excellent storage drawers and lockers, including a custom pantry locker

· The GUEST cabin is to starboard with two opening portlights plus a large hatch

· Queen berth sleeps two adults

· 3 drawers below berth

· Large storage area outboard under berth

· Hanging locker

· Office workspace with a foldaway desk and space for a chair includes wiring for laptop computer that can be networked to lower helm, plus storage.

· The MASTER cabin has an extra long, memory foam centerline queen berth

· Berth with hydraulic lifts for superb access to all storage below

· Four drawers below berth

· Aircraft style lockers P&S

· Cedar lined hanging locker

· Varnished light mahogany hull ceilings

· Opening port lights and overhead hatch

· The Head is well ventilated, easy to clean, and boasts a stall shower with a seat and new (2021) acrylic shower door

· S/S sink in vanity cabinet

· Electric HeadHunter marine toilet

· Hanging locker outboard in separate shower stall

· Soap dispenser in shower stall

· Two overhead hatches plus a screened port light for excellent ventilation

· Flag Blue Awlgrip in excellent condition

· Two tone decks with Moondust nonskid on white gelcoat

· Large cockpit with transom door

· Hot and cold shower in cockpit

· Ample fiberglass swim platform with swim ladder

· Toast Sunbrella bimini, helm console cover, seat covers, and caprail covers

· Flybridge pedestal seats and bench seat reuphostered 2014

· White mesh textilene windshield and sidelights cover

· 316 Stainless steel safety rails

· 316 Stainless steel anchor platform

· Two deep storage lockers at bow

· Delta anchor, chain, ground tackle, docklines, and fenders

· Low profile electric windlass

· Underwater exhausts for exceptionally quiet and smoke-free running

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.