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1998 Hunter Passage 450
CAD175,000
1998 Hunter Passage 450 boat for sale
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Tangential Journey
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.
Specifications
propulsion
Engine #1
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 portable 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
- 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
- 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
- Dinghy package: West Marine RIB with 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.
