Hunter Passage 450
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Calibre Yacht Sales
Canada
| Make | Hunter |
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| Model | Passage 450 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | CA$175,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Centre Cockpit |
| Length | 44 ft / 13.49 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada |
| LOA | 44 ft 3 in / 13.49 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 38 ft 7 in / 11.76 m |
| Length on Deck | 44 ft 3 in / 13.49 m |
| Beam | 13 ft 12 in / 4.27 m |
| Max Draft | 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-bulb |
| Displacement (Half Load) | 26000 lb |
| Ballast | 9500 lb |
| Dry Weight | 26000 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 63 ft / 19.2 m |
| Cabin Headroom | 6 ft 5 in / 1.96 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH-THE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1998 |
| Power | 75 hp |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1427 |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Designer | Hunter |
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| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Max Passengers | 10 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Fuel Tanks | 100 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 200 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 50 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
Description
1998 Hunter Passage 450 – Exceptional Bluewater Cruiser & Liveaboard
The Hunter Passage 450 is a centre-cockpit cruising yacht designed to deliver exceptional comfort, safety, and ease of handling – perfect for long-distance cruising, liveaboard life, or extended coastal adventures. Built to CE Category A (unlimited offshore use), this yacht is equipped for passage-making while offering a remarkably spacious interior and excellent visibility from the helm and aft deck.
This particular 1998 model has been thoughtfully maintained and upgraded with features for off-grid independence and modern convenience. From its generous solar array and lithium house battery to its airy two-cabin, two-head layout, it is ready to take you anywhere in comfort and style.
Key Features
- CE Certified for Offshore Cruising – Strong Kevlar-reinforced hull, bonded bulkheads, and through-bolted deck/hull joint.
- Spacious Two-Cabin / Two-Head Layout – Perfect for a couple or small family with guests.
- Expansive Centre Cockpit – Complete canvas enclosure, cockpit table, 40” stainless steel destroyer wheel, electric winch, waterproof speakers, cockpit light.
- Beautiful Finishing – Rich, satin finished teak cabinetry, teak and holly floors, Corian counters throughout the boat.
- Outstanding Aft Deck – High vantage point for visibility, great for lounging, sunning, or entertaining; excellent access to dinghy, swim platform, and water.
- Ease of Handling – All lines are led aft, Lewmar 48 electric winch for halyard, roller furling genoa, battened mainsail with lazy jacks.
- Energy Independence – 400W solar array, 250 Ah lithium house battery, 50’ 30-amp shore power cord, inverter, charger.
Recent Upgrades & Improvements
- 250 Ah Lithium house battery
- 400W solar panel array
- Force 10 three-burner propane stove and oven
- Hamilton Beach toaster oven/air fryer
- New faucet at galley sink
- Additional Engel fridge/freezer
Interior Accommodations
Salon:
- Bright and well-ventilated with multiple opening hatches, ports, and the signature Hunter windshield.
- Large, U-shaped dinette with custom ascending table (convertible), settee opposite, abundant storage.
Owner’s Cabin (Aft):
- Incredible full-beam suite featuring a walkaround queen berth, settee with vanity, hanging lockers, and drawers.
- Private ensuite with separate head and custom shower/tub combo.
Guest Cabin (Forward):
- Pullman double berth, drawers, hanging locker.
- Ensuite head and separate shower.
Galley
- U-shaped for safety while underway.
- Dual stainless steel sinks with updated faucet.
- Deep freeze and dual-door fridge.
- Sanyo microwave
- New Force 10 three-burner propane stove and oven.
- Hamilton Beach toaster oven/air fryer.
- Corian countertops with fiddled edges.
- Additional electric Engel fridge/freezer.
Mechanical & Systems
- Engine: Yanmar diesel 4JH-THE, 75 hp, 1427 hours.
- 3 x freshwater tanks (total 200 gal).
- Pressurized hot/cold water system.
- 2 x Jabsco manual heads with 25-gal holding tanks and macerators.
- Showers with sump pumps.
- Johnson electric bilge pump (1000 GPH) + manual bilge pump.
Sail Plan & Deck Gear
- Battened mainsail with 2 reefing points, lazy jacks.
- 135% genoa on Profurl roller furling.
- Harken traveler on arch, all Harken blocks.
- Rigid boom vang, spinnaker halyard.
- All lines led aft for single-handed sailing.
- Lewmar 48 electric self-tailing winch (main halyard) + 3 x Lewmar 44 ST winches.
- Folding cockpit table, full canvas enclosure, covers for all windows.
Electronics & Navigation
- Raymarine C-120 chartplotter.
- Raymarine 48 mile offshore radar.
- Raymarine ST 6002 autopilot.
- 5” Ritchie binnacle compass.
- Speed and depth gauges.
- Uniden ES UM525 VHF radio.
- ICOM IC-M1 handheld VHF.
- Xantrex tank monitor.
- Samsung 40” TV.
- Speaker volume controls in each cabin.
- 110V receptacles with GFI in all cabins.
- Go Power Sun Cycle 250Ah lithium battery.
- 12V starting battery.
- 400W solar panel array.
- Xantrex 2000W inverter and battery charger with remote monitor.
- Shore power system with 50’ 30-amp cord.
Additional Equipment
- Complete canvas enclosure.
- Cockpit speakers and lights.
- Screens for all opening ports.
- Honda 15hp outboard.
- Traeger pellet smoker/grill.
- Necky and Venture Islay Cruiser kayaks with racks.
- Horizon 1500 windlass and stainless steel dual anchor rollers.
- 65lb CQR anchor, 250' of 5/16” chain, 250’ nylon rode. Spare Danforth and 50’ chain.
Performance & Tankage
- Cruise speed: 7 kn.
- Max speed: 9 kn.
- Fuel: 100 gal.
- Fresh water: 200 gal.
- Holding: 50 gal.
Why This Boat Stands Out
This Passage 450 is not just a capable cruiser – it’s a comfortable floating home with incredible visibility, spacious and beautiful living spaces, and thoughtful upgrades that make extended cruising practical and enjoyable. Whether you plan to cross oceans, cruise the coast, or enjoy life at anchor, this boat offers the space, systems, and comfort to make it happen.
Contact Kent today at 250-508-7571 with your questions or to schedule a showing and discover why this Hunter Passage 450 is one of the best values among true offshore-capable cruisers.
** Assumable moorage is possible on approval **
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Calibre Yacht Sales
Canada
Presented For Sale By:
Calibre Yacht Sales
Canada
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