passport 40 sailboat for sale

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1986 40' passport p40 | 39 ft., us$ 129,000   /  price drop: us$6,000, description.

"Adagio" is a 1986 Passport P40 owned and meticulously maintained by experienced cruisers and top-shelf boat yards. She is one of the most nicely-equipped and upgraded Passport 40s we have ever seen: electronics, electrical system, rigging, rebuilt engine and upgraded fuel system; teak decks have been removed and replaced with FG. The list goes on and on so make sure you check out her full specs!

One of Robert Perry's most enduring and popular designs, his Passport 40 has been on the short list for long range passage makers and coastal cruises since her introduction in 1980. With moderate displacement, deeper forefoot transitioning into a cruising fin keel, and skeg hung rudder, sailing the Passport is a comfortable, well balanced, sea kindly experience. The interior layout is a smooth flowing and sensible two cabin configuration with a large U-shaped galley, fore and aft cabins with ample hanging locker and storage space, along with comfortably sized berths. Her main salon is spacious with a port-oriented L-shaped settee framing a large salon table with forward extending leaves.

The Passport 40 is well named; it is truly a boat that can punch your ticket to see the world. Well known for its comfortable motion and good turn of speed, she's an excellent cruising yacht with a well thought out and practical interior. She is looking for a new owner to put some new miles under her keel, ready for your coastal or offshore long-term cruising pleasure.

   View improvements over original construction document from owner's here. [PDF].

This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos Sonora, Mexico, A short 250 mile drive on a safe 4 lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

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Adagio is a well-maintained serious cruising boat.  She was semi-custom built in Taiwan for a combat engineer company commander in Anchorage, Alaska.  After retiring, he and his wife sailed Adagio down the west coast, through the Panama Canal, across the Atlantic to Europe, then back to Seattle, Washington where my wife and I became her second owners.

My marine experience started early.  Our family had a sport fishing charter boat on the Oregon coast where at a very early age I worked as a deckhand and bait boy.  Later, while in the Army I worked in the engine room of a sea going tug and was a hard-hat diver.  After my short stint in the service, I became a sport SCUBA diving instructor and guide. I earned the first of my many USCG licenses to run a dive charter boat in Puerto Rico.  After five years in Puerto Rico, I moved on to work with the Army Corps of Engineers on ocean going hopper dredges.  Our home port was Portland, Oregon and we worked the entire west coast including Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, and Hawaii.

I share this history to make the point that Adagio has always had owners with serious understandings of the importance of reliability and safety.  She has been maintained, upgraded, equipped, and operated accordingly.

We bought Adagio in the fall of 2002, about a year and a half before I retired from the Corps.  We sailed her both on the Columbia River and in Puget Sound.  Shortly after retiring in 2004, we spent the summer cruising her up the Inside Passage to the top of Vancouver Island, British Columbia and back.  During that time we took notes of things we wanted done to improve her for an extended trip south.

I spent the next two years checking items off that list.  Adagio spent six months in a climate-controlled boat yard.  The shipwright worked ten-hour days six days a week.  I worked seven days a week.  We completely tore the boat apart and rebuilt her.  We took the teak deck off, replacing it with fiberglass.  We replaced the port side 90-gallon water tank with a shorter 50-gallon tank making room for a modular Watermaker. We added two 8-D gel cell batteries giving us a 1000-amp battery bank.  We added solar panels and a solar panel arch.  We improved and upgraded the entire electrical system.  We upgraded the autopilot.  We added a second electric bilge pump.  We replumbed the boat with PEX, eliminating most hose clamps.  We pulled the engine and rebuilt the bed logs.  The list goes on and on.

Late summer 2007 we left Astoria, Oregon. Crossed the Columbia River bar. Turned left. Heading for Mexico. We had a wonderful leisurely trip with many stops along the way.  Highlights were SF Bay area, Morro Bay, Catalina Island, Marina Del Rey, the Channel Islands, and San Diego.  Then the Pacific side of Baja with stops in Ensenada, San Quintin, Turtle Bay, Bahia Santa Maria.  We made it as far south as Manzanillo on the Mexican Riviera before turning north into the Sea of Cortez.  Banderas Bay, Mazatlán, La Paz, Loreto, Santa Rosalia.

We arrived in San Carlos in the spring of 2008 where we decommissioned her and stored her on the hard for the summer hurricane season.  San Carlos has become out commission/decommission site ever since.  It is out of the hurricane zone and easily reached by car.  Each November we drive down with an SUV full of boat parts and supplies.  It takes a few weeks to recommission.  Then we cross the Sea and hop from anchorage to anchorage down the Baja Peninsula to San Jose del Cabo where we refuel and reprovision before making the 360 nm jump across the Sea to Tenacatita where we spend several weeks before turning back north.  After stops in Banderas Bay, Mazatlán, La Paz, and several anchorages we arrive back in San Carlos to decommission Adagio and put her on the hard for the off-season.

Adagio has provided us with some grand adventures, but it’s time for us to move on.  I just turned 76.  We have kids, grandkids and great grandkids with whom we want to spend more time.  So, reluctantly, it’s time for Adagio to find a new owner who will love her as much as we have.

Improvements made to Adagio (11/12/23)

• Standing rigging renewed 2020.  Wire fabricated by Sea Tek Marine, San Diego.  Installed Sea Tek Mexico, La Cruz.
• Chain Plates renewed.  Four replaced in 2020.  The rest in 2006.  All are Oversized to 3/8”, 316-L stainless steel.
• Upper shroud chainplate has an added turnbuckle that transfers load to lower hull improving the geometry of the standing rig.  Eliminating oil-canning of hull in heavy seas.
• Knees for upper shrouds and intermediate shrouds replaced.  New knees are 100% epoxy and fiberglass, no wood sandwich. 2020.
• Boom.  Oversized boom custom fabricated by Spar Tech, Richmond, WA 2006.
• Mast.  Overhauled.  Stripped. Painted w/ Devcon 2-part epoxy.  2006.
• Mainsheet traveler and car.  Harken Big Boat on custom aluminum risers.
• Rope clutches.  Spinlock XTS Triples.
• Man Overboard system:  Life Sling, Life Ring, MOB pole w/ water light

Electronics:

• Ham Radio and Pactor modem.
• VHF Radio w/ AIS.  Simrad.  Wired set at navigation station also handheld remote. 2023.
• Autopilot.  Below deck, electric over hydraulic.  Raymarine electronics.  Octopus hydraulics. 2010. Both cockpit and remote handheld controls.
• Chartplotter/Radar.  12” screen.  Raymarine.  Can be mounted either in cockpit or at navigation station.  Spare screen. 2004.
• Depth finder.  New gauges and transducer.  2023.

Electrical:

• Solar panel arch, custom built 316-L stainless steel.  2006.
• Solar panels.  360 watts. Victron MPPT controller with Bluetooth.  2019.
• Batteries.  4 gel cell 8-Ds for house bank. 1 group 27 start.  Total battery bank 1000 amp hours.
• Battery monitor,  Victron with Bluetooth connectivity.
• Battery combiner automatically connects and disconnects house bank from start bank.
• Alternators.  One Balmar 110 amp driven by a custom-fabricated engine pulley that gives full charge at engine idle rpms.  Also, a 60 amp Valeo on a standard pulley. 2006.
• Inverter/Charger.  Magnum, 2000 Watts.
• Electrical distribution system updated with bus bars, circuit breakers, new wire, and subpanels. 2006.
• LED lamps replace incandescent, fluorescent & halogen, both navigation lights & interior lights. 2023
• Stove.  Force 10 three burner w/ oven.  2004.  Two 20 lb. aluminum propane tanks in aft locker.
• Refrigeration.  Separate Adler Barber Cold Machines for fridge and freezer.  Custom Frigoboat evaporator plates.
• Teak decks removed.  Replaced with fiberglass.  All screws removed, holes filled with epoxy, multiple layers of epoxy and fiberglass cloth finish.
• Cockpit surround.  Both Sunbrella for cold weather and Phifertex for shade in hot weather.
• Cockpit teak deck.  Re-bung, re-Thiokol.  2020.
• Cockpit cushions.  Sunbrella. New 2020.
• Rocna anchor.  25 Kg/55 Lbs.
• Swim ladder replaced.  2020.
• Boom gallows
• Life Raft:  Zodiac 4 man, in fiberglass case mounted on cabin top, covered in Sunbrella.
• Fresh water plumbing.  Replaced original hose with PEX.  Eliminated most hose clamps.
• Shower plumbing upgraded. 2006.
• Solar fan vent for head and saloon mounted on a custom fabricated dorade.  2023.
• Ballast, Iron punchings removed from under cabin sole near navigation desk. 2020.
• Volvo MD22-L.  Four cylinder.  Naturally aspirated.  50 HP.
• Rebuilt engine.  Total hours since new: 5,036. Hours since total overhaul: 1,250. (Rebuild April 2016, both upper and lower parts of engine
• Fuel System.  Upgraded 2020.  Replaced ¼” copper tubing with 3/8” rubber fuel hose.  Added electric fuel pump & additional Racor 500 fuel filter. Valving allows transfer of fuel from tank to tank & polishing fuel returning filtered fuel to tank.  Vacuum gauge at fuel station Racor filter.  Vacuum/Pressure gauge at engine Racor 500 fuel filter.
• Oil analysis.  Engine oil and transmission oil samples are sent to a lab for analysis at the end of each cruising season to monitor internal wear.
• Fuel tanks.  Original black iron tanks replaced with custom built epoxy FRP tanks.  Starboard 70 gal.  Port 55 gal.  2019.
• Water tanks.  Stainless steel. Starboard 50 gal. 2004.  Port 50 gal 2010.
• Watermaker.  Village Marine Little Wonder 200.  2006.  New membrane 2010.
• West Marine/Zodiac 310 RIB w/chaps and storage bag.
• Outboard: Yamaha Enduro 8hp w/cover and extension tiller
• Outboard motor lifting davit:  Garhauer 6:1 hoist

Accommodations

• Aft cockpit
• Quarter berth
• U shaped galley
• L shaped salon
• Port/Stbd settee
• Full head with separate shower
• Navigation station – starboard facing
• Dickenson Antarctic Diesel heater in salon, Brass

Galley and laundry equipment

• Refrigeration: Adler Barbour (Opens both from top and front)
• Freezer: Adler Barbour (separate box and compressor from refrigerator)
• Stove: Force 10, 3 burner w/oven and broiler (two 20lb propane tanks in aft cockpit dedicated locker.
• Water system: Original plumbing replaced with PEX (no hose clamps to rust)
• Seaflow, 35 psi, demand
• Fresh and saltwater foot pumps at galley sinks
• Double SS sinks w/new spigots 2023
• Water heater, Seaward, F-600-W, 6 gal (works on AC and engine heat)

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

• Radio: ICOM IC-718 SSB/Ham with Pactor Modem
• Tuner: ICOM AH1
• Radar: Raymarine Range (miles): 24
• Radar alarm: yes
• GAM/McKIM SSB Backstay Antenna
• VHF: #1 Simrad w/remote handheld
• VHF #2: Simrad AIS
• Auto Pilot: Electric over hydraulic. Below decks at quadrant. Raymarine electronics. w/octopus hydraulics.
• Chart Plotter: Raymarine C-120
• GPS: #1 Raymarine #2 Simrad
• Compass: Ritchie, 5”
• Depth Sounder: Raymarine B45 Transducer, Instruments: i50, Installed Nov. 2023
• Repeater: Raymarine, in cockpit
• Wind Speed & Direction: Datamarine
• Knot Meter/Log: Datamarine

Electrical System

• Batteries House: 4 ea. 8D gel cells
• Batteries Start : 1 ea. Group 27 gel cell
• Total amp hours: 1,000 ah
• Battery Parallel Switch: yes
• Battery Monitor: Victron w/Bluetooth
• Electrical System: DC 12V, AC 110
• Inverter Charger: Magnum 2000 watt
• Smart system regulator: Victron
• Solar panel, 360 watts Victron MPPT regulator w/Bluetooth
• Dock side electric cables: 30 amp
• Alternator: Balmar, 110 amp with custom pulley
• Valeo, 60 amp
• Galvanic isolation system.
• Electrical system upgraded with marine wire, subpanels, circuit breakers, separated positive and negative busbars, etc.

Mechanical Equipment & Engine Details

• Engine hours since major overhaul: 1,250 (Rebuild 2016, both upper and lower part of engine) Gallons per hour cruising: 0.9 Gallons per hour max: 1.3
• Bilge Pumps 2 automatic 1 manual
• Bilge blower: yes
• Raw water sea strainer: VETUS - most through hull valves are Groco
• Fuel filters 2 ea. Raycor 500 1 ea. Spin on fuel filter on engine
• Fuel shutoff Stove – yes Engine – yes
• Head type: Raritan, manual, overboard w/Y valve
• Holding tank: manual, 17 gal
• Heater: Dickinson Antarctic Diesel
• Watermaker: Village Marine Little Wonder 200
• Propeller: Fixed, 3 blade Michigan. 18x11 w/1 ¼” shaft
• Extra propeller: yes, same as above
• Steering: 36” Wheel
• Transmission: Volvo model MS 2L-E-23
• Engine alarm: yes
• Emergency engine stop: yes
• Fuel Tanks, 2 ea. Stbd: 70 gal    Port: 55 gal Original black iron tanks replaced in 2019 with custom FRP. Vacuum gauge at fuel station Racor filter. Vacuum/Pressure gauge at engine Racor 500 fuel filter.
• Water Tanks, 2ea. 50 gal each (SS)
• Other equipment and engine details: Autopilot has handheld remote control.

Deck and hull equipment

• Date of last bottom paint: November 2023.
• Keel type: Modified Fin
• Rudder Type: Skeg
• Anchors Rocna, 25 kg/55lb. Stern anchor: Danforth, 22lb. CQR, 45lb (spare, not mounted) Danforth, 25lb (spare, not mounted)
• Anchor chain: 250’ 3/8” galvanized chain w/100’ ¾” nylon rode. Stern anchor has 25’ of 3/8” chain and 100’ 5/8” nylon rode.
• Anchor windlass: Lewmar, Single anchor roller, w/handheld wired remote.
• Navigation lights: LED colored sidelight mounted on bow - new 2023 LED anchor light at masthead Spreader lights
• Lifelines and stanchions: Plastic coated SS Wire. Side gates. 1” SS pulpit and stern pushpit
• Ladder: Stern mounted swim ladder - new 2020
• Bow pulpit: yes
• Dinghy davits: no (6:1 block and tackle on a halyard to hoist/launch dinghy)
• Deck washdown system: salt water
• Covers/Curtains: Full Sunbrella Cockpit enclosure. Also Phifertex enclosure. Bimini: yes Dodger: yes Other: Sunbrella cockpit cushions
• Deck Material: Fiberglass, except in cockpit which is teak.
• Other: Magma Kettle 15” BBQ, like new

Sails and Rigging

• Sails: Cruise Equipped, Dacron
• Main, Banks, 4 full battens and two reef points
• Genoa, Banks, 135, roller furler
• Asymmetrical Cruising Spinnaker (nylon) with ATM sock, used five times.
• Gail sail, 100 sq’
• Total sail area: 790’
• Mainsheet Traveler: Harken
• Roller furling: Harken
• Winches (6): 2, Barient #28, Sheet winch, 2 speed, self-tailing 2, Barient #22, Halyard winch, 2 speed, self-tailing Lewmar #16, 2 speed, self-tailing, genoa furler Barient, 17, 2 speed, self-tailing. It's mounted on the mast. It is for taking in the slab reefing lines.
• Preventer Boom: block and tackle to deck padeye.
• Boom Vang: soft
• Mast: Keel stepped aluminum
• Standing rigging: SS Wire. Forestay/Backstay/Shroud: 3/8”. Fore and aft stays are 5/16” (replaced 2020). Chainplates were pulled and inspected. Four chainplates were replaced. Two knees were replaced with solid epoxy and glass fabrications.
• Lines led aft: yes
• Spinnaker pole: yes

Safety Equipment

• Lifejackets, 6, 4 horseshoe, 2 SOS suspenders w/D rings.
• Lifesling: yes
• Lifering: 1
• Liferaft: yes. Zodiac, 4 man.
• Epirb: yes, ACR Model# RLB-41 II.
• MOB pole: yes
• Strobe: Forespar
• Jacklines: yes (2 sets)
• Fire extinguisher, 4 total – 1 is haylon
• Barometer/Clock
• Personal items

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Rachel E is a two owner boat. The first thirteen years she was owned and sailed by a single-handing woman. If she can sail her single-handed a couple can take her anywhere. Rachel E is a great example of famed architect Bob Perry's classic cruising designs. The Passport 40 is a fast, comfortable and solid offshore cruising boat perfect for weekends, vacations or long distance cruising. She's been equipped with all the equipment needed for extended cruising. She's also been continuously updated:

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From the companionway come down a few steps to the expansive saloon, galley, nav station area. Immediately to port is a U shaped galley. Just forward of the galley is a large U shaped settee set up with an elegant round cocktail table. The cocktail table is easily switched for a dining table or converted into additional double guest berth. Forward, just a bit to starboard is a short passage leading to the owner's stateroom. Further to starboard is the starboard settee. Just aft of the settee to starboard is the nav station right next to the companionway. Aft of the nav station is entry to the VIP stateroom.

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Passport 40 Sailboat For Sale in San Diego ::: Just in from the south seas by way of Hawaii this Bob Perry 40' Passport is as clean as they come.

If you want to travel the world, you'd better have a Passport! In this case, we're talking about the Passport 40 currently berthed at Harbor Island West in San Diego. This beauty is feeling cramped in her slip and is ready to stretch her legs again. Unlike many San Diego boats, she is not a dock princess. She has just returned from adventures in the South Pacific after being extensively upgraded by her current and loving owners. There is no "form over function" about her either. In fact, she is not only cosmetically in amazing condition but most of her most important elements have already been done for you. 

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We Respect Your Time!  Please Contact  Ian Bossenger  to schedule your viewing to ensure availability. 

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Two large forward opening deck hatches and two additional opening hatches, 4 electric fans, 10 opening portlights (all re-bedded) allow for cross ventilation. The Dickinson Antarctic diesel heater located at the base of the companionway will keep the whole boat warm. Solid teak joinery, solid teak cabin doors with hand carved scene carved into door leading to the forward berth. Louvered locker doors to all lockers provide for well ventilated storage, all lockers serviced by "dri-deck", again ensuring for additional ventilation.  1/2" laid teak and holly cabin sole. Overhead paneled with new painted white wood strip headliner . All cushions have had the foam replaced with closed cell foam. 

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• Weems and Plath Barometer
• Visio Flat Screen TV
• Yamaha ATS-10.30 Bluetooth Speakers
• Iridium GO and external internet antenna
• Coast Marine WIFI booster with external antenna
• Spectra VT200 8 gal/hr water maker (Low power consumption can be run on batteries, solar or wind power)
• Dickerson "Carribean" 2 burner stove with oven (4 years old), Marinetics LP (fuse protected) on/off switch.
• Danfoss BD35F 101Z variable speed compressor/ cold machine 
• Top and front loading refrigerator/freezer, new insulation added
• Engel AC/DC freezer (on slides) mounted beneath navigation table
• Heart Systems Tank Tender (at navigation station)
• Twin deep stainless steel sinks, pressurized hot and cold water (new sink drains)
• New 6 gal hot water heater
• Foot pump for both fresh and raw water
• Hand spray nozzel (useful for rinsing!)
• Bronze fitting for water maker sample tube
• LPG system - 5# tanks (2) in port lazarette, one butane, one propane.
• MAGMA BBQ on stern rail

Electronics

• Garmin VHF with AIS (receive only)
• Raytheon Pathfinder SL70 radar with 7" display (on coachroof in cockpit)
• Garmin GPS MAP741XS with AIS (at helm)
• Furuno GPS Navigator GP-31 (at navigation station)
• Garmin multi-displays x2 (at helm)
• Garmin Autopilot
• Richie Powerdamp compass
• 560 watt solar panels (4 panels)
• House batteries, Trojan 6v (2 yrs old) 4, T-125 Deep-Cycle Flooded
• Start battery - Trojan Group 27 (2 yrs old)
• Automatic Charging Relay -  combines batteries during charging, and isolates them when charging has stopped and after battery voltage has fallen. An ACR is intended to keep a load from discharging both of the batteries.
• High output alternator
• Go Power IC 2000, 2000 watt inverter with 30 amp Go Power PWN (Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology) solar controller, 100 amp charger
• Rotary battery switch
• 125 volt, 30 amp shore power
• GFCI protected outlets (one in the head, one in the galley), outlets throughout the boat.
•  4 year old Carol Hasse - Port Townsend sails
• Main  - Carol Hasse (with 2 deep reef points customized specifically for the Passport 40')
• 135% Jib - Carol Hasse
• 80% jib, storm jib (bends over furled head sail, inspected and "like new"), storm tri-sail on track (main storm sail (inspected and "like new")
• Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock (Red/Yellow)
• Profurl headsail furling system
• Custom Iverson canvas - dodger with spectra windows, bimini and custom "wings" (weather cloth to add protection to cockpit occupants)
• Lewmar 48 self tailing primaries (x2) on cockpit coaming
• Lewmar 40 self tailing winch on coachroof
• Lewmar 40 and Lewmar 16 on side of mast, Lewmar 16 mounted on boom
• Rope clutches (x2 banks)
• Harken traveller (new)
• Harken blocks
• Selden "boomkicker" rigid vang
• Nilsson electric windlass, 12 volt (rebuilt)
• Rocna 25kg primary anchor, 250' 3/8" 3B galvanized chain, 200' 3/8" rode
• Danforth 22-S secondary (stern) anchor, 25' 5/16" chain, 75' 7/16" rode
• Saltwater washdown at windlass
• Pre-wired for wind turbine (wiring dead ends in hanging locker and at solar panel, not connected or energized)

Engines and Associated

• Perkins 4-108 51 hp diesel
• Fresh water cooled
• Port lazaret fuel tank replaced with custom bladder bedded in foam to support shape - 34 gal
• Starboard fuel tank flushed and cleaned out - 44 gal
• 78 gal combined fuel in two tanks supported by dual Raycor fuel filters. Manifold allows for tanks to be switched under way, filters to be replaced under way, fuel to be polished.
• Owner reports 0.44 gal/hr at 1500 rpm @ 4.5 knots, 0.9 gal/hr at 5.5 knots @ 2100 rpm. 4,500 rpm wide open throttle.
• Monitor wind vane
• Winslow, 6 man life raft (Model 60-510P) 
• Highfield UL-290 9' 6" tender (on fore-deck)
• Yamaha 15hp, 2 stroke outboard
• Lifesling 2 overboard rescue system
• Throwable life ring 
• Ships bell (at helm)
• Shade cloth covers whole boat
• Custom stainless steel security bars - one set for the companionway, the other for forward hatch (lock the boat up while leaving the companionway and hatch open for ventilation when ashore. Come back to a cool boat!)

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1988 Passport Yachts 40

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Seller's Description

The Passport 40 has always been considered to be one of Robert Perrys most popular designs. Produced from 1980 through 1991, some 150 of these fine yachts were built and earned a reputation for being a comfortable offshore cruising yacht. These Passport 40s are highly sought after by people looking for good performance, excellent livability, supreme seaworthiness all while not too big to handle.

This particular Passport 40 series is Hull #138 and currently located in the BVI but spent the majority of her life in a freshwater environment in the Great Lakes until late 2005 when the then owners decided to do some blue water cruising and made their way down to the Caribbean. This vessel recently underwent an extensive refit by her current owner who happens to own one of the best yacht management companies in the BVI. (B&G Marine Services) All photos on the listing were taken within the last month and yes she is as nice as she looks in the photos! Likely one of the nicest Passport 40’s on the market today and 100% turn key and ready to take you to the far corners of the globe safely and comfortably.

For full listing see https://bviyachtsales.com/yacht/40-passport-yachts-40

Equipment: Maintenance and upgrades completed within the last 2 years;

Full bottom job. Strip, epoxy barrier coat, & antifouling Sand and paint hull sides, Flag Blue awlgrip with white boot stripe All stainless rubrails, stanchions, swimladder removed and polished & re-installed w/ new fasteners Faired and new Awlgrip paint job All new non-skid on the decks New Sunbrella bimini & New frame Removed mast, repaired or replaced all rigging attachment points, polished all and installed with new hardware Inspected and cleaned all standing rigging Sanded and painted mast and boom Rewired mast, installed new LED combo deck/steaming light New VHF antenna New chain plates New genoa with matching sunbrella sun shield New cradle cover Mainsail serviced by loft. fully battened main in excellent condition Installed new formica surface around entire galley 330 watt solar panel across dinghy davits (2) New 4D Lifeline AGM batteries Replaced all thru hulls Painted all bilge spaces New mastervolt battery monitor system Varnish work throughout interior as needed Removed Perkins Bowman engine and installed a rebuilt Yanmar 4JH Upgraded exhaust system Replacing shaft seal with PSS dripless seal Garmin touch screen chart plotter and radar at helm in pod Autopilot and VHF in cockpit And more

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

From BlueWaterBoats.org :

The Passport 40 comes from the first generation of performance cruisers for which its designer, Robert Perry , has generally been credited with when he introduced his groundbreaking Valiant 40 . The Passport 40 has a similar underbody to the Valiant but most strikingly different a first glance is the use of a transom over Perry’s usual double-ended stern.

Introduced in 1980, the Passport 40 has become one of Perrys more successful 40-footers. With their sensible interiors, quality Taiwanese build and sailing characteristics described as nimble, fast and sea-kindly, it’s no wonder.

The Passport 40 project was kicked off in 1978 when Wendell Renken of Passport Yachts wrote from Taiwan to Perry commissioning a design for a 40-footer. The request as Perry recalls was for an interior based on his previous work on the Freeport 36 with Islander Yachts. It’s interesting to note that Perry accepted the commission by asking for a hefty upfront fee instead of the usual designer’s fee and commission arrangement after noting the dubious nature of the letter’s stationary, “Yacht Builders, Frozen Foods, and Eel Farms.”

The fee proved no impediment and the boat was duly penned and then built by King Dragon boatyard in Taiwan. It was after all the boom years for Taiwanese boatbuilding with exchange rates and cheap but good quality craftmanship favoring the exchange. The Passport 40 was introduced in 1980 and production continued for just over a decade through to 1991 with a final tally of 148 boats built before the design was tweaked into the Passport 41 with an extra foot incorporating a reverse transom and swim platform. The design was eventually massaged into the Passport 43 which had the stern extended even further and five extra feet added to the rig which was revised to two spreaders. Including the Passport 41 and Passport 43 at total of 163 boats were built.

Configuration

Perry has penned some fantastic boats in his career, the Passport 40 shares company with the Valiant 40 and the Baba 40 as being his most popular in the 40-foot range so it’s interesting to note all three share the basic hull lines which the Valiant 40 pioneered. Where Perry makes a departure from his usual formula of that era is the choice of a standard transom instead of his normal canoe stern.

The sheerline line is sweeping and handsome. Below the waterline a cruising fin keel drawing 5′ 9″ and a skeg hung rudder, their profiles looking very similar to the Valiant 40. There is a shoal draft option that draws a useful 5′ 3″.

Passport 40s came with a sloop rig as standard equipment, though almost all boats have been fitted with a inner stay, usually the removable type producing a double headsail cutter style rig more suited for crossing oceans. John Kretschmer mentions in Sailing Magazine that the original design objective was to allow the boat to be sailed under a single mainsail alone.

Above deck the Passport 40 has a sensibly designed cockpit for seagoing action, there’s room for up to four with wide seats and a coaming that’s trimmed in teak, large cockpit drains, and plenty of cockpit locker space. All the sail control lines are fed back into the cockpit and the main winches within easy reach of the helm to ease single handing.

The side decks are relatively wide with a molded in bulwark that provides for a secure feel when moving to the fore-deck. You’ll notice a fair amount of teak; from the caprail to handrails to the eyebrows on the coachroof. Deck fittings tend to be solid and of top quality, the original boat had a single bow roller as standard, but many have opted for double rollers and have since updated with a electric windlass.

Down below the interior feel is really nice. The joinery, finished in teak, is superb, though the sheer quantity of teak can be a bit dark for some. It’s said most Passport 40 interiors were semi-custom in nature so expect some variation here, roughly half of the boats were configured with a pullman berth placed forward with a head at the forepeak and the other half with a traditional v-berth layout. The pullman berth arrangement tends to be more practical as the berth situated a little back is more comfortable and the head at the forepeak doesn’t mind if it gets seaspray from an open forward hatch. All boats feature a seagoing quarter berth sleeping two in the starboard aft cabin.

The U-shaped galley to port is large and dominates the main saloon area. It’s functional with plenty of pantry space, large refrigeration bins, and features twin sinks not too far from the boat’s centerline. The nav station to starboard varies between boats and can be found facing in forwards, aft, or outwards.

Further forward, the living space includes a large L-shaped settee (U shaped on some) surrounding a large teak table to port and a single settee opposite, again, there is plenty of storage behind the settees.

The engine is located under the saloon table and provides good access. Owners have reported the engine removal and replacement is particularly easy on the Passport 40.

Construction

Like most GRP boats built in Taiwan of that era, the Passport 40’s hull was built strong and heavy with lots of polyester resin and glass. Renkin in particular had the hull built thicker than Perry’s design spec, arguing the solidity was what buyers loved.

The ballast was of iron encapsulated in GRP. Decks were originally cored in marine ply with resin barriers to limit potential for rot damage from leaks. Later boats moved to Airex foam coring. The hull-to-deck joint is bonded and through-bolted on an inward flange on the raised bulwark, there’s also a steel strip embedded into the bulwark for mounting the stanchions. Over time this strip has been made refitting more difficult. On most boats the mast is keel stepped. Bulkheads and internal furniture are fiberglassed into the hull.

The Passport 40 has all the sailing characteristics of a good passage-maker. They are beautifully balanced, fast, yet preserve crew energies by being seakindly with a soft easy motion. They perform quite well in light winds and really come to life when the weather picks up, especially on the beam. Downwind they track well enough for the speed lovers to fly spinnakers under self steering with no problems. You can expect routine 130-140 miles days in the trades, but with fair winds and 24/7 hand steering we hear of numbers as high as 190, even 200 miles per day have been clocked.

Buyers Notes

The Passport 40 has held its value well since its introduction, testament to its original build quality and owner appeal. Many boats on the market have been well looked after. That said, there are some standard things to inspect for on the Passport 40:

• With most teak decks of significant age, the screws holding them down are often a source of leaks and deck rot.
• Standing rigging should be inspected and replaced as necessary.
• The original stainless steel chainplates were of lower quality and subject to leaks, inspected for leaks and signs of corrosion.
• The fuel tanks are of black iron, which on other boats have been a weak point, in the case of the Passport 40 they have been glassed over externally to help mitigate corrosion from the outside. They are worth an inspection in any regards. Later models switched to aluminum tanks.
• It’s been reported that mild steel was used in the rudder cage as well as the mast step and both have been sources of corrosion, inspect closely.
• Look closely at the joinery for signs of creep and movement, it’s been an issue on a few boats. The consensus is that this is probably caused on boats that have had their rigging tensioned really tight in the past.

For further research it’s worth contacting other owners on the Passport 40 email list run on Google Groups.

As of 2010, the asking price of Passport 40s are in the range of $110k-$190k USD.

Links, References and Further Reading

» Passport 40 owners email list on Google Groups » Sailing Magazine’s review of the Passport 40 by John Kretschmer » Yacht Design According to Perry: My Boats and What Shaped Them , by Robert H. Perry (Ch 9) » Sailing Magazine’s review of the Passport 40 by John Kretschmer » Passport 40, Evolution of the Valiant 40 by Jordan Yachts

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The Passport 40 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Passport 40, a masthead sloop, was designed by Bob Perry and built in Taiwan by Passport Yachts.

Published Specification for the Passport 40

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel and skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (fiberglass)

Length Overall:  40'8" (12.4m)

Waterline Length:  33'8" (10.2m)

Beam:  12'8" (3.86m)

Draft:  5'9" (1.75m)

Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop

Displacement:  22,771lb (10,329kg)

Designer:  Bob Perry

Builder:  Passport Yachts Inc (Taiwan)

Year First Built:  1980

Year Last Built:  1991

Number Built:  148

Published Design Ratios for the Passport 40

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  15.2

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  37.3

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  272

4. Comfort Ratio:  34.0

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.8

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Passport 40

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 15.2 suggests that the Passport 40 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 37.3 means that the Passport 40 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze. 

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 272, tells us the Passport 40 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 34.0 suggests that crew comfort of a Passport 40 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 18.0 tells us that a Passport 40 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Any Questions?

What other versions of the Passport 40 were built?

The first Passport 40 was launched in 1980 and 148 of them were built until 1991, when the design changed to the Passport 41 with a reverse transom and swim platform that added a foot to the length. Later, the Passport 43 came out with a longer stern and a taller rig with two spreaders. The total number of boats in this series was 163, including both the Passport 41 and Passport 43.

What is the accommodation like in the Passport 40?

The Passport 40 has a sensible interior layout with a spacious V-berth forward, followed by a head with separate shower stall to port and a hanging locker to starboard. The main saloon has a U-shaped settee to port that converts to a double berth, and a straight settee to starboard. There is a large drop-leaf table on the centerline that can seat six comfortably. The galley is aft to port, with ample counter space, a double sink, a three-burner stove with oven, and a large top-loading refrigerator/freezer. Opposite the galley is a forward-facing navigation station with a large chart table and an electrical panel. Aft of the nav station is a quarter berth that can sleep two. The interior is finished in teak with solid teak trim and cabinetry, giving it a warm and classic feel.

What, if any, alternative accommodation layout versions are available for the Passport 40?

There are some variations in the interior layout of the Passport 40, depending on the year of production and the owner's preferences. Some boats have a Pullman berth instead of a V-berth forward, or an aft cabin instead of a quarter berth. Some boats have more or less storage space, or different arrangements of cabinets and lockers. Some boats have a second head aft, or a larger galley or nav station.

What sail plan and rigging options are available for the Passport 40?

The Passport 40 has a masthead sloop rig with a single spreader aluminium mast and boom. The sail area is 70.8 m², divided between a mainsail with two or three reef points and a roller-furling genoa. Some boats have a cutter rig with an inner forestay and staysail, or a ketch rig with a mizzen mast and sail. 

What is the Passport 40 like to sail?

The Passport 40 is a well-regarded boat for long-distance sailing and bluewater cruising. It has a harmonious design, a swift speed, and a gentle motion that does not tire the crew. They perform quite well in light winds but really come to life when the weather picks up, especially on the beam. They are easy to handle by one or two people, with all lines led aft to the cockpit and self-tailing winches. They track well and have good directional stability, thanks to their long waterline and skeg-hung rudder.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Passport 40?

The average cost of a secondhand Passport 40 varies depending on the year, condition, equipment, and location of the boat. According to YachtWorld.com , as of July 2023, there are 10 Passport 40s for sale in different parts of the world, ranging from $79,253 USD to $174,995 USD.

Is this boatbuilder still in business?

Yes, Passport Yachts is still in business as of July 2023. The company was founded in 1978 by Wendell Renken in Taiwan, and later moved its headquarters to Annapolis, Maryland in 1984. The company specializes in building semi-custom and custom cruising sailboats, ranging from 40 to 62 feet in length. The current models include the Passport Vista series, the Passport 545, and the Passport 615.

What other sailboats have been created by this designer?

The designer of the Passport 40 is Robert Perry, a renowned naval architect who has created many successful and influential sailboats in his career. Some of his other designs include the Valiant 40, the Baba 40, the Tayana 37, the Nordic 40, the Islander Freeport 36, the Norseman 447, the Saga 43, and the Hylas 54.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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Bluewater Sailboat – Passport 40

The Bluewater Sailboat Passport 40 is part of the first generation of performance cruisers, which its designer, Robert Perry, is widely credited for pioneering with his breakthrough Valiant 40. The Passport 40 shares an underbody with the Valiant, but the most noticeable difference at first appearance is the use of a transom rather than Perry’s traditional double-ended stern.

The Passport 40, introduced in 1980, has become one of Perry’s most successful 40-footers. It’s no surprise, given their rational interiors, quality Taiwanese construction, and sailing characteristics rated as nimble, quick, and sea-friendly.

• LOA: 39′ 5″
• LWL: 33′ 5″
• Beam: 12′ 4″
• Draft, standard: 5′ 9″
• Draft, shoal: 5′ 3″
• Ballast: 8,500 lbs.
• Displacement: 22,771 lbs.
• Sail Area: 931 sq. ft.
• Fuel: 128 US Gal.
• Water: 135 US Gal.
• Designer: Robert H. Perry (Design #112)
• Year Introduced: 1980
• Year Ended: 1991
• Builder: King Dragon, Taiwa

The Passport 40 project began in 1978, when Wendell Renken of Passport Yachts wrote to Perry from Taiwan, seeking a design for a 40-footer. According to Perry, the request was for an interior design based on his prior work on the Freeport 36 with Islander Yachts. It’s worth noting that Perry accepted the contract by demanding a large upfront price rather than the standard designer’s fee and commission agreement, despite the dubious nature of the letter’s letterhead, “Yacht Builders, Frozen Foods, and Eel Farms.”

The fee was not a barrier, and the boat was duly written and built by Taiwan’s King Dragon boatyard. After all, it was the boom years for Taiwanese boatbuilding, with exchange rates and low-cost but high-quality craftsmanship favoring the exchange. The Passport 40 was developed in 1980 and produced for over a decade until 1991, with a total of 148 boats manufactured before the design was altered into the Passport 41, which added a foot and incorporated a reverse transom and swim platform. The design was subsequently reworked into the Passport 43, which had the stern extended even further and five extra feet added to the rig, which had been reduced to two spreaders. A total of 163 boats were produced, including the Passport 41 and Passport 43. 

The Passport 40’s hull, like most GRP boats manufactured in Taiwan at the time, was sturdy and heavy, with a lot of polyester resin and glass. Renkin, in particular, had the hull made thicker than Perry’s design spec, claiming that consumers preferred the robustness.

The ballast was made of iron that was encased in GRP. Decks were initially cored in marine ply with resin barriers to reduce rot damage caused by leaks. Later, the boats used Airex foam coring. The hull-to-deck junction is bonded and through-bolted on an inward flange on the raised bulwark, and the stanchions are mounted on a steel strip buried in the bulwark. This strip has become more difficult to repair over time. The mast on most boats is keel stepped. Internal furniture and bulkheads are fiberglassed into the hull. 

Perry has designed some excellent boats in his career, and the Passport 40 joins the Valiant 40 and the Baba 40 as his most popular in the 40-foot category, so it’s worth noting that all three share the fundamental hull lines pioneered by the Valiant 40. Perry deviates from his regular formula of the time by using a standard transom instead of his usual canoe stern.

The sheerline line is elegant and sweeping. A cruising fin keel drawing 5′ 9″ below the waterline “and a skeg-hung rudder, with profiles comparable to the Valiant 40. There is a shoal draught option that produces a useful 5′ 3” draught “.

Passport 40s came equipped with a sloop rig, but practically all sailboats have been fitted with an inner stay, usually of the removable variety, providing a double headsail cutter style rig better suited for crossing oceans. According to John Kretschmer in Sailing Magazine, the initial design goal was to allow the boat to be sailed alone with a single mainsail.

Above deck, the Passport 40 boasts a well-designed cockpit for seagoing action, with capacity for up to four people and teak-trimmed coaming, huge cockpit drains, and lots of cockpit store space. To facilitate single-handing, all sail control lines are fed back into the cockpit, and the main winches are within easy reach of the helm.

The side decks are relatively broad, and there is a molded-in bulwark that provides a secure feeling when moving to the foredeck. There’s a lot of teak, from the caprail to the handrails to the eyebrows on the coachroof. There’s a lot of teaks, from the caprail to the handrails to the eyebrows on the coachroof. Deck fittings are typically robust and of high quality; the original boat came with a single bow roller as standard, but many have upgraded to double rollers and an electric windlass.

The interior design is pretty stunning down below. The teak joinery is excellent, albeit the sheer amount of teak may be too dark for some. Most Passport 40 interiors are stated to be semi-custom, so expect some variety here; around half of the boats were arranged with a pullman bunk forward with a head at the forepeak and the other half with a standard v-berth layout. The pullman berth layout is more practical because the berth at the forepeak is more comfortable and doesn’t mind getting seaspray from an open forward hatch. In the starboard aft cabin, all boats include a seagoing quarter sleeper that sleeps two.

The huge U-shaped  Sailboats Galley  to port dominates the main saloon space. It’s practical, with plenty of pantry space, huge refrigerated bins, and twin sinks near the boat’s centerline. The starboard nav station differs between boats and might be positioned facing forward, aft, or outwards.

Further forward in the living area, there is a wide L-shaped sofa (U-shaped on some) encircling a large teak table to port and a single settee opposite, with lots of storage behind the settees.

The engine is positioned beneath the saloon table and is easily accessible. Owners have stated that the engine removal and replacement of the Passport 40 is exceptionally simple.

Performance

The Passport 40 possesses all of the sailing attributes of an excellent passagemaker. They are superbly balanced, quick, and seakindly with a smooth effortless motion, preserving crew energies. They operate admirably in light winds and really come to life when the wind gets up, particularly on the beam. Downwind, they track well enough for speed enthusiasts to fly spinnakers under self-steering with ease. In the trades, you may expect to average 130-140 miles per day, but with good winds and 24/7 hand steering, we’ve heard of numbers as high as 190, even 200 miles per day.

Quick Notes

Since its release, the Passport 40 has kept its value well, owing to its original build quality and owner appeal. Many of the boats on the market have been carefully maintained. Having said that, there are some standard items to look for on the Passport 40:

• The screws that hold most teak decks together are frequently a cause of leaks and deck rot.
• Standing rigging should be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.
• The original stainless steel chainplates were of poor quality and prone to leaks; they were thoroughly inspected for leaks and signs of corrosion.
• The fuel tanks are made of black iron, which has been a weakness on other boats; however, in the case of the Passport 40, they have been glassed over on the outside to assist prevent corrosion from the outside. In any case, they are worth investigating. Later variants used alumimum tanks.

Mild steel has been reported to have been used in the rudder cage as well as the mast step, and both have been causes of corrosion; inspect carefully.

Look for signs of creep and movement in the joinery; this has been a concern on a few boats. The general belief is that this is caused by Bluewater Sailboats that have had their rigging tightened in the past.

If you are interested in learning more about the specifications and details of a sailboat, we recommend visiting the page Sailboat data . This page provides comprehensive information and is an excellent resource for anyone seeking detailed information about sailboats.

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Pursuit 3100 Express, Full Refit, Turn Key, Genset, A/C, LCD TV, Tower, Big Boat

Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Pristine 1997 Pursuit 3100 Express, LOA 35ft, Fully Optioned Tiara Built Sportfisher, The Mercedes-Benz of Yachts -Major Refit first of 2014, All Systems Updated/Serviced and/or Replaced, NO Expense Spared, Boat is 100% Turn Key -Full Tournament Pkg., Lee's Outriggers, Lee's Gold Rodholders, Downrigger Mounts, Power Taps for 12v Reels -Full 3 Tier Tower with Teleflex Second Station/Controls/Buggy Top -Complete Bottom Job 2014, Full Sand, 4 Coats Trinidad 60% CO Ablative, Hull Waxed/Polished -Twin Mercruiser Gen6 FWC 7.4L, Under 30hrs Since Full Rebuild, all Exhaust Components Replaced, Motors Under Warranty -Hurth 630 ZF Marine Gears, Serviced/New Mounts -270 Gallon Fuel Capacity -Kohler 5e Genset, 20hrs since MOH/Tune-up -Marine Air Systems Vector Series 18k BTU Air Conditioner/Reverse Cycle Heater with Passport Controls, New Circulation Pump/High Velocity Blower -New Full Eisenglass enclosure, Helm A/C, AFI Windshield Wipers, Removable Bow Sunpad -5 new batteries, New 4 Bank Onboard Charger, Dual Guest Battery Switches with Dual Isolators -New Nibral Props, Shaft Packing's, Line Cutters, Cutlass Bearings, Double Driveshaft Anodes, New Stern Anodes -Sleeps 4 comfortably, 2 in Front Stateroom, 2 in Main Cabin, Fireboy Cabin CMD Carbon Monoxide Detectors -Full Galley with Cooktop, Microwave, Stainless Sink, Norcold AC/DC Refrigerator, 110v Receptacles throughout Cabin -Stand up Head with Shower, Raritan Porcelain Electric Toilet, 30gallon Holding Tank -Seastar Hydraulic Steering -Warner Electromechanical Power Lift Engine Hatches -Bennett Hydraulic Trim Tabs -Xintex Fireboy Fire/Vapor/Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System, Clean Agent Automatic Fire Suppression/Halon System, 3 New Fire Extinguishers -All Groco Seacock's Serviced/Cleaned, All Plumbing/Under bilge Hose replaced with full Marine grade wire reinforced hose, new double stainless clamps on all -All Bonding/Bilge Wiring replaced while motors were out -Pressurized Fresh Hot/Cold Water System, 40gallon FW Tank, Atwood Electric Hot Water Heater -Lofrans Power Anchor Windlass with Imtra Deck Foot Controls, Bruce 33lb Plow Anchor -Integrated Bait station with Fresh Water, Icer-ette Ice Maker/Cooler/Tackle Locker -All New Pumps for Fresh Water, Salt Water, Washdown, Head, and Baitwell, New Macerator, 3 new Bilge Pumps, Main 2500GPH -Sony/Clarion IPod Marine Stereo with 4 Speakers, LCD Flatscreen TV with built in DVD Player -Dual Marinco 30amp Shorepower Connections, Telephone/Cable Connections -Garmin 12in Color GPS/Sounder with Black Box/Bluecharts/1kw Tilted Element Thru-Hull Transducer -Simrad Autohelm Autopilot, Dual Standard Horizon VHF Radios, Furuno backup GPS -LED Accent/Courtesy/Spreader/Underwater Lights -Removable Stern Seating Package, Upholstery in Fair Condition -Transom Tuna Door with Full Transom Platform/Integrated Swim Ladder -All Engine Documentation/Manuals/Paperwork, Part Diagrams from New, Full Tiara Documentation Kit Boat was/is open checkbook maintained and shows beautifully, gets compliments every time out Will consider partial/full trade for comparable 24ft+ center console, 4stroke power preferred

1961 35’ Huisman Yawl

New Orleans, Louisiana

699304 - Boat located in France. Owner of Vol au Vent since 1975, I had the opportunity to make several transatlantic crossings, via Madeira, the Canary Islands, the Azores, Jamaica, West Indies, Mexico, and USA among others. Built by Huisman Boatyard at Vollenhove in Holland in 1961 (currently Huisman is a boatyard of international reputation for aluminum racing sailboats and prestigious yachts.) Bermuda-rigged yawl type with centerboard, registered in Louisiana USA (VAT paid in France with French foreign ship passport) built in welded steel with teak superstructures, design inspired by Finistre a yawl designed by Sparkman and Stephens who won many races in the 1950s. Ballast (lead) about 1.7 tons. Thickness of plate construction: keel 8 mm below the waterline 4 mm above the waterline and the deck 3 mm, derives 22 mm, space between the bordes 400 mm by irons in 40 x 20 x 4 mm. Auxiliary engine 2 cylinder diesel, Yanmar type 2QM20H replaced in 1981, pump injection completely refurbished in 2011, witha power about 24 CV. Less than 2800 hours. Propeller 3 blades bronze new (2011) on stainless steel shaft 25 mm with rotary union, and former two-bladed propeller. Mast in Oregon pine, Main mast completely revised and repaired in 2008. Main boom in anodized aluminum anodized and painted in white by France Mats. Rigging for the main mast in stainless steel 1 x 19 in 8 mm equipped with Merriman bronze turnbuckles. Equipped with front cabin with double berth, Simpson and Lawrence head and washbasin, main cabin with one double berth and a simple one, galley with sink equipped with a foot pump and ENO gas stove 2 burners and an oven and grill installed in 2003, fridge trimixed type (12VDC, 220 Vdc, gas), Chart table, B&G depth sounder, loch and speedometer, electric box equipped with automatic breakers, battery charger 20 A, 3 output 2007, 2 batteries one of 105 A for service and one of 90 A for engine. Fuel tanks completely checked, cleaned and equipped with stainless steel visiting plates. Call Gerard +33 (0)489664782.

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