Passport 40

Passport 40 - exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

Designed by legendary yacht designer Robert Perry, the Passport 40 is widely regarded as one of the finest fast cruising yachts ever built. Evolving from his groundbreaking Valiant 40, Perry created a yacht that perfectly balances performance, strength, and comfort qualities that have earned the Passport 40 a devoted following among serious bluewater sailors worldwide.

Built at the prestigious King Dragon Shipyard during the golden era of Taiwanese yacht craftsmanship, each Passport 40 was constructed with exceptional attention to detail and signed off by master shipwrights. Mana Wai is a superb example of this heritage beautifully maintained, extensively upgraded, and presented in genuine turnkey condition.


Proven Bluewater Pedigree and Ready for Adventure

Mana Wai is not just a yacht of reputation she is a yacht of real-world cruising achievement. Her current owners sailed her from New Zealand to Australia via New Caledonia, and extensively along Australia's east coast between Sydney and the spectacular Whitsundays. She has proven herself to be fast, exceptionally seaworthy, and comfortable in all conditions.

Recently re-powered with a reliable Volvo Penta D55 engine with only 1,050 hours, she offers dependable motoring performance to complement her outstanding sailing ability.


Warm, Elegant Interior with True Offshore Practicality

Stepping below deck, you are welcomed by a rich, solid teak interior timeless, warm, and built to last generations.

The signature Robert Perry galley is both practical and social, featuring:


Four-burner stove with oven
Large fridge and separate freezer (top and front opening)
Double centreline sinks with fresh, salt, and filtered water
Generous bench space and abundant storage


The layout offers excellent liveaboard comfort, with:


Spacious head with electric toilet
Separate shower stall that doubles as a wet locker
Dedicated navigation station equipped with Icom Inc. VHF, Iridium Communications satellite phone, and Sony Group entertainment system

Storage throughout is exceptional, making extended cruising effortless.

Performance-Oriented Deck and Rigging

Mana Wai has been thoughtfully upgraded to a cutter rig, delivering versatility and confidence offshore. Features include:


Headsails on furlers for easy handling
All lines led aft to the safety of the cockpit
High-performance mainsail from Calibre Sails, associated with Americas Cup campaigns
135% genoa and staysail for optimal sail combinations

The fully integrated navigation suite includes premium B&G electronics with:

Chartplotter
Radar
AIS
Wind, speed, and depth instruments
Wi-Fi connectivity via NMEA 2000 network

The cockpit is secure, dry, and comfortable perfect for passagemaking or relaxing at anchor.

Turnkey Opportunity A True Bluewater Classic

Mana Wai has benefited from meticulous ownership, continuous upgrades, and proactive maintenance. She represents a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary offshore cruiser that combines pedigree, performance, and comfort in equal measure.

At her asking price, Mana Wai offers exceptional value and the chance to own and sail one of the most respected bluewater cruising yachts ever built.

Mana Wai is ready now for her next adventure.

Specifications:

Designer : Robert Perry
Builder : King Dragon - Taiwan

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 492

Hull Construction Material : GRP, solid below waterline
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : GRP, original teak deck removed in 2017
Country Origin : USA, constructed in Taiwan

Length (feet) : 40 feet
Length (m) : 12.4 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 12.67 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 3.86 m
Draft (m) : 1.75 m
Keel/Ballast : Fin keel - 3901kg
Dry Weight (kgs) : 10329 kgs
Number of Helms : 1
Displacement : 10329
Colour : White

Engine Notes : 2017 Volvo Penta
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 1604
Horse Power (hp) : 52
Drive Type : Shaft
Engine Room : Saloon, below saloon table
Generator : No
Number of Batteries : 4: 3 x house - 600AH 1 x start
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 x glassed steel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 265
Propeller : Fixed
Steering System : Edsel pedestal, quadrant and steel sire.

Accommodation Notes : V berth, second cabin and 2 x saloon berths. Good headroom.
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1 + deck shower
Shower Type : Separate shower in head.
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Electric
Number of TVs : 1

Galley Notes : Excellent generous galley with good storage.
Stove : 1 x 4 burner
Refrigeration : 1 with top and front opening.
Number of Freezers : 1 very large freezer.
Number of Sinks : 2

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : Stereo and television.

Anchor / Winch : Maxwell.
Bilge Pump : Yes
Deck Gear : 2 x primary, 2 x halyard. Fenders. Spinnaker Pole. Dock Lines. Boat Hook.

Mast/Rigging : Age of Rigging: 10 years +

Sail Inventory : 4 sails: Mainsail (new in 2018 - excellent condition). Genoa 135% (new in 2017 - very good condition. On Harken furler). Staysail/storm-jib (fair/poor condition, on inner forestay furler). Gennaker (excellent condition - used once).

Electrics : 600AH FLA house batteries + separate start. 450W solar panels with Victron 100/50 MPPT charge controller; shore power charging via Victron Phoenix Smart Charger 50/12 (new 2024).

Electronics Navigation : Full B&G system, including autohelm and new radar.

Dinghy : Highfield 3.0m plus Mercury 9.9hp outboard.

Covers : Lazy jacks and sail bag.

Safety Gear : Flares (current), EPIRB (current), 4 x person liferaft.

Ground Tackle : 25kg Rocna kg + 2 x extra anchors.

Ice Maker : No
Watermaker / De-Sal : No

GPS : Full B & G electronics system.
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF and HF

Number of Life Jackets : Plenty of life jackets.

Remarks : Inspection highly recommended.

Vessel Name : MANA WAI