Stevens cutter

1982 Stevens 47 Center Cockpit Cutter | PASSEPARTOUT

PASSEPARTOUT is a serious bluewater cruiser with the pedigree, systems, and layout to support comfortable long-range passagemaking. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Queen Long Marine Co. Ltd. of Taiwan, this 1982 Stevens 47 blends proven offshore capability with thoughtful upgrades and a warm, traditional teak interior.

With her center cockpit configuration, two private cabins, two heads, generous tankage, updated navigation equipment, Perkins Sabre diesel repower, lithium battery capacity, diesel heat, watermaker, and extensive sail inventory, PASSEPARTOUT is exceptionally well-equipped for coastal cruising, offshore passagemaking, or extended liveaboard use.

She is a rare find for sailors seeking a classic, heavy-displacement cruiser with real-world offshore features, practical upgrades, and no teak decks to maintain.

Highlights

• Sparkman & Stephens design

• Queen Long Marine build

• Center cockpit cruising layout

• Perkins Sabre M92B 86 HP diesel, installed 2009

• Approx. 2,631 engine hours

• Magnum MS2812 inverter/charger

• Relion lithium house batteries

• Furuno chartplotter, radar, and autopilot

• Garmin AIS 600

• Spectra watermaker

• Webasto diesel heat with continuous hot water

• Lewmar electric windlass (new 2020)

• No teak decks

• Extensive sail inventory and offshore gear

Specifications

• LOA: 48' 2"

• LOD: 47'

• LWL: 37' 9"

• Beam: 14' 4"

• Draft: 6'

• Displacement: 39,649 lbs.

• Ballast: 14,500 lbs.

• Bridge Clearance: 73' 1"

• Hull Construction: Fiberglass

• Deck Construction: FRP with Airex core

• Deck Surface: Molded fiberglass non-skid

• Keel: Fin

• Rudder: Skeg-hung

• Rig: Cutter / Sloop

• Designer: Sparkman & Stephens

• Builder: Queen Long Marine Co. Ltd., Taiwan

Tankage

PASSEPARTOUT offers substantial tankage for extended cruising.

Fuel

• 2 x 60-gallon tanks located in the bilge forward of the engine

• 1 x 38-gallon tank under cockpit sole

• Fuel tanks cleaned approximately 2 years ago

Water

• 1 x 72-gallon stainless tank under port salon settee

• 1 x 60-gallon stainless tank under starboard salon settee

• Water tanks cleaned January 2024

Waste

• 1 x approx. 66-gallon forward holding tank

• 1 x approx. 60-gallon aft holding tank

Propane

• 3 aluminum tanks, approx. 1.3 gallons each

Accommodations & Interior

The interior is finished in beautiful teak with teak and holly sole, creating the warm, traditional feel expected in a proper offshore cruising yacht. The layout is spacious and functional, with sleeping accommodations for up to 10, though she is ideally suited for comfortable cruising with 4.

Master Stateroom

The aft owner’s cabin features a double berth oriented fore and aft, ample drawer and locker storage, and excellent space for extended cruising. There is also substantial storage beneath the berth for spares and gear.

Guest Cabins

• Port cabin with upper/lower single bunks and additional storage

• Forward V-berth with hanging locker, shelving, and space below for sail storage

Salon

The main salon provides classic offshore practicality with opposing settees and additional pipe berths for extra sleeping capacity when needed.

Heads

There are two heads, each equipped with toilet, sink, and shower. The vessel’s Webasto system provides continuous hot water to both heads, galley, and stern shower without the need for a conventional hot water tank.

Galley

The galley is designed for passagemaking and daily liveaboard comfort, with:

• Large countertop workspace

• Double stainless-steel sink

• Hot and cold pressure water

• Dedicated potable water and seawater foot pumps

• Shipmate 3-burner propane stove with oven

• Separate top-loading refrigeration and freezer systems

Additional Interior Features

• Spectra watermaker

• Webasto diesel-fired heating system

• LED interior lighting

• New interior headliner (2024)

Mechanical & Electrical

PASSEPARTOUT has been thoughtfully upgraded with systems intended for reliable offshore use.

Engine & Propulsion

• Perkins Sabre M92B 4-cylinder inboard diesel

• Installed by North Harbor Diesel in 2009

• 86 HP

• Approx. 2,631.4 hours

• Cruising speed approx. 7.5 knots at 1800 RPM

• Hurth HBW20 reduction gear

• Dripless shaft seal installed in 2009

• 21" Max-Prop feathering propeller

Electrical

The boat is equipped with both 12V and 110V systems, managed from the nav station breaker panel.

Key features include:

• Magnum Energy MS2812 inverter/charger

• Two Relion 12V 300Ah lithium iron phosphate house batteries

• Dedicated AGM engine start battery

• Dual alternator charging system with Balmar MC618 regulator

• Shore power and inverter-supported onboard AC capability

Navigation & Electronics

PASSEPARTOUT is set up with an impressive electronics suite for cruising and offshore navigation.

• Furuno GP-1971F chartplotter

• Furuno DRS4W wireless radar

• Furuno Navpilot 711 autopilot (new 2020)

• Garmin AIS 600

• Maretron NMEA 2000 network with multiple displays

• Wind, speed, heading, depth, water temp, air temp, barometer, and tank monitoring

• ICOM IC-M602 VHF with command mic at helm

• ICOM IC-M700 Pro SSB

• Iridium satellite phone system

Rig, Sails & Deck Gear

This Stevens 47 is set up for serious sailing with a robust rig, quality hardware, and extensive sail inventory.

Rig & Deck Hardware

• Keel-stepped aluminum mast

• Harken roller furling

• Dyneema running rigging

• Navtec hydraulic vang and backstay

• Custom bow sprit for asymmetrical spinnaker use

• Harken jib lead tracks with tweakers

• Extensive self-tailing winch package

• Seldén electric self-tailing winch – brand new

• Lewmar 12V windlass with foot controls – new 2020

Sail Inventory Includes

• Kevlar mainsail

• Storm trisail

• Two staysails

• Multiple genoas and jibs

• Roller furling headsails

• Symmetrical spinnakers

• Drifter

• Storm sails

Safety & Offshore Equipment

PASSEPARTOUT reflects an offshore-minded setup with substantial safety equipment and redundancy throughout.

Included equipment includes:

• LED navigation lights, tricolor, anchor light, and masthead strobe

• Emergency tiller

• Lifesling and horseshoe buoy system

• EPIRBs

• Handheld VHF

• Engine-room Halon fire suppression

• Multiple additional extinguishers

• First aid kit

• Defibrillator

• Blood pressure monitor

• Jordan drogue

• Emergency rudder system

Summary

If you are searching for a true offshore-capable cruising yacht with timeless lines, a respected pedigree, upgraded systems, and a practical center cockpit layout, PASSEPARTOUT deserves serious consideration. She offers the volume, equipment, and seakeeping ability to support everything from coastal cruising to ambitious passagemaking.

Presented by Purcell Yachts, this Stevens 47 is a compelling opportunity for buyers who value capability, craftsmanship, and classic bluewater design.