Passport 47, 1985

[ZanderTheBuoy]

Hey friends,

I am in the market for a cruising yacht and I am viewing this boat tomorrow in Annapolis.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/198...rt-47-8821346/

It looks like a beautiful yacht, with good bones. There is some work I think that needs to be done, but to me it looks mostly cosmetic.

Is there anything in particular I should be concerned about or look out for tomorrow when I view the boat? What do folks here think of this boat, make, model and condition?

[Gone Gypsy]

The only reason we did not consider a Passport was the teak deck. The interior looks in good shape. A bow thruster is a big plus. Good size boat. We bought a 47 footer also.

I would want a thorough inspection of the new deck. No soft spots. 1985 will be harder to insure without full survey (new rigging).

Boats have a good reputation. Best of luck!

[JPA Cate]

Zander,

Have the surveyor pay special attention to the rudder. Had one next to us on the hard one time that just kept leaking water out of it, not a good sign... Subsequently, the boat was repaired by the company selling them at the time.

Ann

[Don C L]

I have no firsthand knowledge but have heard good things about them. I seem to recall Perry considered it one his favorite creations.

[Bowdrie]

Nice, the galley has some space, so you're not forced to stand directly in front of the stove.
The forward head has a real bronze Groco K toilet that you can still get parts for, with minimal care it'll last forever.
The Antarctic model Dickinson, that you can set a teakettle on, and properly installed with a safety rail is a good piece of kit.
The built-in handholds at the corners of chart table and galley are nice touches that will be appreciated at sea.
The Beta engine is a plus.
The starboard settee, located lower down in the center of the boat will provide a good bunk at sea.
Others may differ, but I consider that keel stepped mast a good thing.
With just a cursory look thru the pics I like what I see.
Bow thruster already mentioned by others.

[Pierbout]

Originally Posted by ZanderTheBuoy

Hey friends,

I am in the market for a cruising yacht and I am viewing this boat tomorrow in Annapolis.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/198...rt-47-8821346/

It looks like a beautiful yacht, with good bones. There is some work I think that needs to be done, but to me it looks mostly cosmetic.

Is there anything in particular I should be concerned about or look out for tomorrow when I view the boat? What do folks here think of this boat, make, model and condition?

So, Zander, did you visit the Passport 47 in Annapolis? How was it?

[Don C L]

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[Pierbout]

Originally Posted by Don C L

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