Passport 40

Passport 40 " Ventura"
Renown for being equal parts elegant yacht and capable ocean voyager.
" Ventura" was recently refitted & upgraded with over $100K spent since 2020 in preparation to offshore cruise.
Upgrades included rigging, sails, deck, hardware, navigation electronics, safety equipment, solar etc etc.

Powered by a yanmar diesel, this yacht's been thoroughly maintained, has great presentation and will suit someone looking for ocean ready to comfortably cruise.


Passport 40 -General online comments

"Sweet sailing characteristics being one of the most endearing features. Almost all owners boast how well the boat handles. Words like "predictable " "swift" and "nimble" dominate owner comments. Fast passages are de rigueur for Passport 40 sailors. They also speak highly of the soft ride and easy motion at sea. The less the boat works, the less the crew works, and the more enjoyable the passage. "

"Specifically, the Passport 40 sailplan allows it to make way in light going, but it really thrives when the wind perks up. Most owners report reefing the main at around 20 knots and others talk about the nice balance when the staysail is in use. The boat does not make much leeway and easing the traveler usually eliminates weather helm. For a cruising boat the Passport 40 is reasonable close winded.
Designing and building offshore sailing boats since 1979, Passport Yachts has gained a reputation as being one of the finest and most sought after yachts in the world. "

"Passport Yachts are built by master craftsmen to the detailed specifications of legendary yacht designers such as Robert Perry and Bill Dixon"

"You will delight in their performance in any sea condition, and revel in the comfort found throughout. From the exceptional furniture quality woodwork to the reliable and well engineered systems capable of handling any ocean voyage, Passports are in a class all their own. "

The Passport 40 has all the sailing characteristics of a good passage-maker. They are beautifully balanced, fast, yet preserve crew energies by being seakindly with a soft easy motion. They perform quite well in light winds and really come to life when the weather picks up, especially on the beam. Downwind they track well enough for the speed lovers to fly spinnakers under self steering with no problems. You can expect routine 130-140 miles days in the trades, but with fair winds and 24/7 hand steering we hear of numbers as high as 190, even 200 miles per day have been clocked. "

Locations: Coffs Harbour - Port Macquarie - Pittwater - Sydney Harbour - Batemans Bay