Hunter Passage 450

1998 Hunter Passage 450 | “Heart of Gold”
Well-equipped center cockpit cruiser, proven Caribbean boat, watermaker, air conditioning

2021 Survey available on request.

Heart of Gold is a well-maintained Hunter Passage 450 that has spent her life as a comfortable Caribbean cruising yacht. The Passage 450 is known for its spacious center cockpit layout, excellent liveaboard accommodation, and easy handling under sail or power, making it an ideal choice for couples planning extended cruising or a liveaboard lifestyle.

A 2021 condition and valuation survey found the vessel to be structurally sound, with machinery, systems, and equipment installed to ABYC and USCG standards. The boat was surveyed both afloat and hauled, with bottom inspection, sea trial, and system testing completed.

Powered by a Yanmar 4JH2-HTE diesel with approximately 2,635 hours, the boat offers reliable cruising performance, supported by a Fischer Panda 8 kW generator installed in 2017. Onboard systems are designed for independence at anchor, including air conditioning, a watermaker, large tankage, and a robust DC and AC electrical setup with inverter.

Sail handling is straightforward with in-mast furling, electric and self-tailing Lewmar winches, and a well-laid-out cockpit protected by a full dodger and bimini enclosure. Ground tackle includes a powered windlass with primary and spare anchors, making anchoring simple and secure.

Below decks, the Passage 450 delivers a bright, spacious interior with a generous owner’s cabin, multiple heads, quality joinery, and a practical galley equipped for long-term cruising. Air conditioning throughout, ample refrigeration, and abundant storage make this boat particularly well suited to warm-water cruising and liveaboard use.

This is a turnkey cruising platform with the right equipment package, proven systems, and a solid survey history, ready for her next owner to cruise the Caribbean or beyond.

Key Equipment and Systems Summary (Survey Based)Propulsion and Mechanical

• Yanmar 4JH2-HTE diesel engine, approx. 2,635 hours

• Kanzaki transmission

• PSS shaft seal

• Racor fuel filtration

• Fischer Panda Mini 8 generator, 8 kW, installed 2017

• Recent bottom service at survey, antifouling applied, anodes replaced

Electrical

• 12V DC system with Xantrex battery monitoring

• House battery bank, 4 x Group 29 deep cycle

• Dedicated engine start battery

• Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 inverter

• TrueCharge 20 battery charger

• Dual 30-amp shore power inlets with Marinco cords

Navigation and Electronics

• Raymarine Axiom 12 chartplotter, installed 2018

• Raymarine autopilot

• Raymarine ST60 wind, depth, and speed instruments

• Garmin fishfinder

• VHF radio

• Magnetic compass

• Radar arch

Sail Handling and Rigging

• Anodized aluminum mast and boom with twin spreaders

• Stainless standing rigging, inspected and serviceable

• Dacron mainsail and genoa, serviceable

• Genoa furling system

• Lewmar electric and manual self-tailing winches

• Traveler system

Ground Tackle

• Electric windlass

• Primary Bruce anchor with chain

• Spare CQR anchor with chain

Galley and Interior

• LPG stove and oven

• Sea Frost DC refrigeration and freezer

• Microwave oven

• Large freshwater capacity

• Teak and holly sole

• Dinette and spacious salon layout

Climate and Comfort

• Two 16,000 BTU Dometic air conditioning units

• Watermaker

• Full dodger and bimini with side enclosures

• Custom helm seat

• Stainless davits and swim ladder

Safety and Compliance

• USCG-compliant safety gear at time of survey

• Fire extinguishers throughout

• Manual and electric bilge pumps

• Proper placarding and ventilation