Passport 40

1989 Passport 40 - Proven Bluewater Cruiser | Bob Perry Design

If you're looking for a true ocean-going cruising yacht, the Passport 40 sits firmly in the "no-compromise" category. Designed by legendary naval architect Bob Perry and built by Passport Yachts, these vessels earned a global reputation for exceptional build quality, offshore strength, and safe, comfortable passagemaking. The Passport 40 is not a marina ornament--it's a yacht designed to cross oceans with confidence.

This 1989 example presents as a well-maintained, sensibly upgraded cruising platform, offering strong mechanicals, modern sail inventory, and a warm, practical interior that belies her age.

Why the Passport 40?

Passport yachts are renowned for their robust lay-up, conservative engineering, and sea-kindly motion. With a deep ballast ratio, moderate draft, and powerful hull form, the Passport 40 is widely regarded as one of the most capable production bluewater cruisers of her era--trusted by serious sailors for offshore passages, liveaboard comfort, and long-range cruising.

Vessel Highlights

Launch Year: 1989

Designer: Bob Perry

Builder: Passport Yachts

Construction: Fibreglass / GRP

Length: 40' (12.19 m)

Beam: 3.86 m

Draft: 1.75 m

Keel Ballast: 3,856 kg

HIN: AUTSA036169BA0

Mechanical & Systems

Engine: Nanni N4.50 Diesel - 50 HP

Engine Hours: 499

Cruising Speed: 5-7 knots

Propulsion: Shaft drive with PSS seal (Dec 2023)

Generator: Honda genset

Fuel Capacity: 260 L

Water: 2 × Atlas tanks (approx. 300 L each)

Last Service: July 2024

Sails, Rig & Deck Gear

Sails (Bravo - 2022):

Furling mainsail

Genoa & staysail

Asymmetric spinnaker with sock

Rigging:

Stainless steel wire rigging - Oct 2021

Halyards - Oct 2021

Genoa & staysail furlers - April 2022

Electric in-mast furling with adjustable cut-off

Winches:

2 mast winches

2 cabin-top winches

4 cockpit winches (2 primary electric, 2-speed)

Additional: Windvane steering, electric windlass, Marsh anchor with chain

Electronics & Electrical

Raymarine A120 plotter at nav station

Raymarine plotter at helm

Raymarine radar, autopilot & depth

Icom VHF & HF radio

240V shore power

Inverter

Solar & wind generation

Batteries:

1 × start

2 × house

Dual chargers (240V & 110V)

Interior & Accommodation

The interior is exceptionally inviting, offering classic Passport craftsmanship with a practical cruising layout:

Cabins: 2

Forward V-berth cabin

Aft starboard double cabin

Berths: 4 + saloon

Saloon: Spacious, light-filled, ideal for extended living

Galley: Large and sea-practical

Force 10 three-burner gas stove with oven

Refrigeration (top & front opening) with Seafrost compressor

Dedicated freezer with own compressor

Bathroom:

Forward head with hot & cold shower

Atlantic Marine hot water system (240V / 110V / engine)

On Deck

Spray dodger

Bimini

Custom boarding ladder and step

Bris 2.7 m inflatable dinghy

E-Propulsion 3.0 HP outboard

Recent Works & Survey

All through-hulls replaced with Forespar - Sept 2023

Antifoul: NOC 2023 + PropSpeed

Last insurance survey: September 2023

Summary

This Passport 40 represents a rare opportunity to secure a genuine bluewater cruiser with pedigree, presence, and proven capability. Strong, comfortable, and thoughtfully upgraded, she is equally suited to offshore passagemaking, extended coastal cruising, or full-time liveaboard life.

Serious yachts like this are increasingly hard to find.

Inspections are highly recommended.

Adelaide Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or warrant it. All information is to be verified and checked during the purchase process, this includes inspections, sea trials and surveys.

Adelaide Boat Sales is South Australia's largest and most active Brokerage, dealing in the sale of second hand yachts and powerboats we can offer tailored solutions to assist with the sale of your vessel. Contact us today for a free no obligation appraisal and see what we can do for you.