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List Price: $374,900
Speed & Distance:
Cruising Speed: 6.5kn
Max Speed: 7.5kn
Range: 400nm
Dimensions:
Length Overall: 45ft
Max Draft: 5.33ft
Beam: 14.17ft
Cabin Headroom: 6.5ft
Tanks:
Fresh Water Tank: 1 X 115 Gal (Stainless Steel)
Fuel Tank: 1 X 137 Gal (Stainless Steel)
Holding Tank: 2 X 12 Gal (Plastic)
Accommodations:
Single Berths: 1
Double Berths: 3
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2
SPECIFICATIONS:
Year: 2003
Make: Passport
Model: 456 Center Cockpit
Class: Cruiser
Length: 45ft
INTRODUCTION:
If you are in the market for an amazingly well-preserved, proven, mid-range cruiser, VISION QUEST is a "must see" yacht for you. Not only is she of quality pedigree and in superb condition, she is loaded with all the gear you’ll need for local, coastal, and extended ocean passages .
VISION QUEST is a Robert Perry designed yacht constructed in China with meticulous attention to structural integrity, craftsmanship/wood joinery, and finishes. Multiple hatches and portlights enhance the bright, spacious and airy feeling below. Bulkheads and cabinetry are all light-colored satin coated teak wood with elegant louvered doors throughout. The solid teak and holly sole runs continuously (no level changes or bulkhead interruptions except at heads) fore to aft.
The hull is dark blue (Awlgrip Majestic Blue with an Awlcraft 2000 Clearcoat finish) with a gold cove stripe. The cabin top is Awlgrip Moondust. The bottom was recently taken back to gelcoat, 4-coat barrier coated, and repainted with two coats Micron CSC bottom paint.
The teak cap rails have full-length stainless steel strikers and six aluminum/teak protective step plates at the gates and shrouds. The cap rails, cabintop teak handholds, coach eyebrows, and pushpit seats were all recently refinished with Cetol high gloss varnish. The deck, cockpit sole and cockpit seats are natural teak. The sugar scoop stern has teak battens on the platform, dinghy cleats, a substantial stainless steel swim ladder, and includes recessed hot/cold shower controls and pull-out shower head.
A few of the interior upgrades include the double pass-thru layout, curved companionway stairs, contoured cushions and ultra-leather upholstery in the saloon, pleated curtains in the saloon and washable Ship Shades throughout the rest of the boat, custom hardware, and a significant number of "extra" Cantaloupi light fixtures.
The boat was delivered with many system options including but not limited to the diesel generator, bow thruster, water maker, and air-conditioning. Many other improvements have been added - not the least of which are the Red Baron wind generator and Harken roller furling staysail - to make this a true long-range cruiser.
The boat has been set up with most lines leading back to the cockpit for easy single-handed sailing.
She is conveniently located in Solomons, Maryland. Give us a shout and we'll set up a visit for you. VISION QUEST will be on your short list for sure.
Yanmar 75HP diesel (4146 hours)
Fischer Panda 8kW genset (2191 hours)
Spectra 12V watermarker
All new B&G electronics in 2021
Sloop rigged for easy solo-sailing (cutter rig included, de-rigged and easily restorable)
Wind generator
Oversized alternators
2-zone reverse cycle heating and air conditioning
Electric winches
Full cockpit enclosure
Dinghy, davits, and outboard motor hoist
Stunning satin finished light teak interior
Centerline queen owner's stateroom aft w/en-suite head
Oversized v-berth guest stateroom forward w/en-suite head
Proven confortable ocean passage maker, ready to go anywhere on the planet
COCKPIT:
Unlike many modern passage making yacht designs, the Passport 456 features an easy-to-access center cockpit with easy step-through side coaming cutouts. A full clear vinyl and screened enclosure protects you from the elements and allows for fair or foul weather sailing with cockpit seating that is almost 7 feet long. A high cockpit coaming provides comfortable seating wrapped around the central Edison wheel and pedestal. The electric primary winches are easily reachable from the helm for single-handed sailing. An electric halyard winch allows for push-button sail deployment and retrieval. All major running rigging leads aft to and around the cockpit so that solo-handling the rig is a cinch.
Center cockpit layout with U-shaped cockpit seating – teak seating and cockpit floor
Easy passage through port and starboard coamings to side decks
Full enclosure with dodger and bimini and full eisenglass enclosure screen zip openings
Electric Harken 64 primary winches – reachable from the helm
Electric Harken 40 halyard winch at port cabintop
Harken 44 two-speed main sheet winch on aft starboard coaming
Cockpit cushions for seating and coaming - new in 2018
Central Edison steering pedestal with folding Lewmar wheel
Custom NavPod electronics pod at helm with new electronics in 2019 – wraparound grab handle
B&G Zeus V12 chart plotter - 2019
Simrad autopilot control - 2019
Vetus bow thruster control
12V charging port at nav pod
(3) B&G data displays at companionway hatch - 2019
Lighthouse windlass control at starboard aft coaming
iCOM VLH-3000A loud hailer & VHF with CommandMic II handheld & Standard Horizon VHF remote
Yanmar 75hp 4JH3-TE engine control panel – 3993.5 hrs (9/18/22) – aft port cockpit coaming
Folding teak cockpit table for outdoor entertaining
Storage bags and winch pockets at lower coamings to port and starboard
Drop-boards for closing off coaming passageways during bluewater passages
Marine speakers for audio system at forward cabintop coaming
DECK, SAILS & RIGGING:
Northsails Nordac (upgrade) mainsail w/ upper and lower chafe protector patches (replaced 2012)
In-mast mainsail furling by Forespar
Northsails Nordac (upgrade) 130% genoa with navy UV sunshade strips at leech and foot
Harken roller-furling system (MKIII Unit 2.5) for genoa - furling line lead back outside starboard stanchions via Schaefer rollers to Harken block with cam cleat.
Northsails Nordac staysail with navy UV sunshade stips at leach and foot (currently de-rigged and in storage, converting yacht to sloop configuration)
Harken roller-furling system (MKIII Unit 1.5) for staysail - furling line lead back outside port stanchions via Schaefer roller through rail mounted Spinlock jam cleat on rail to Harken ratchet block (currently de-rigged and in storage, converting yacht to sloop configuration)
North G-AP3 Norton Gennaker with snuffer, sheets, and snatch blocks Masthead mounted
Mast stepped and tuned by The Rigging Company in 2018
Repainted mast and replaced rigging above the first spreader in 2010
Windex and lightning strike protector
Port and starboard flag halyards
Harken crank out line control whisker pole on mast track lift system 3/8" forestay, backstay, and uppers; 7/16" lowers
Running backstays
Harken traveler
Mid-boom line gibe preventer
Forespar hard vang with line lead to cockpit
Two extra halyards - added in 2008
Two Spinlock triple cam-cleats in cockpit for outhaul, furler, hard vang, jibe preventer, and two staysail sheets Additional Spinlock cam-cleat oon aft coaming for mainsheet
Eight large stainless steel deck cleats; two cleats on swim platform; additional cleats below each primary winch for furling lines control
Walker Bay 10'-2" hard bottom dinghy
Dinghy davits
Dinghy lifting harness
Dinghy blocks on foredeck
Motor davit
Edson large motor mount with custom stainless steel reinforcing plate
Small motor mount
(2) Self-tailing ELECTRIC primary winches - Harken CEST #64-2 - two speed motorized
(1) Self-tailing ELECTRIC utility winch - Harken CEST #40 - two speed motorized
(1) Self-tailing utility winch - Harken SCT #40 - two speed
(1) Self-tailing mainsheet winch (for traveler)- Harken STC #44 - two speed
(1) Self-tailing mast mounted halyard winch - Harken STC #40 - two speed
(1) Self-tailing mast mounted halyard winch - Harken STC #30 - two speed
(3) Locking winch handles and winch pockets
Hull last detailed in Spring 2022 with Awlwash and Awlcare
Bottom removed to gelcoat and replaced in 2021
45# Manson Supreme & 45# Bruce anchors on bow roller - 180ft. of chain
MAIN SALON:
Stepping down the companionway steps, you enter into the spacious main salon. The Passport 456 layout provides fantastic space throughout. To the port lies a beautiful u-shaped settee and to starboard is a long salon settee stretching forward from the nav station. The teak table has a telescoping support pole for dropping down to create a double berth. There is ample storage above and behind all of the ultra-leather upholstered salon seating. The teak and holly cabin sole is step-free throughout the yacht, an uncommon feature in this size of center cockpit yacht.
Satin finished light teak joinery throughout
Cream colored ultra-leather upholstery
12,000 BTU Mermaid Reverse-cycle marine air conditioning – new in 2021
Large and ample overhead hatches and side opening ports
U-shaped settee to port with dining seating for four
Adjustable height salon table drops for additional double berth
Custom larger salon table ordered from Wagner Stevens in July 2007
Long settee to starboard
Samsung TV to starboard
SAVV DVD player (model PDV-3100) to port
Sony Sirius XM (model MEX-M72BT) to port - linked to stereo surround
Overhead opening hatch and two opening side ports for a breeze
Ample storage in salon cabinets as well as storage behind settees
Mounted Bose speakers to starboard
Overhead LED lighting
Teak and holly cabin sole – no steps! – with cabin floor lighting
Marine clock and barometer
Personal reading lights
Willard Bond sailing print
NAVIGATION STATION:
The navigation station is located just inside the companionway for easy communication with the cockpit and helm. The aft facing chart table offers storage for charts with a full host of navigation electronics including a B&G Zeus 12 chart plotter (new in 2019), a VHF radio, and the electrical system control panel.
Aft-facing control panel with chart table storage
B&G Zeus V12 chart plotter and radar display – new in 2019
iCOM VHF Marine IC-M604 – new in 2019
Mastervolt Inverter/charger control panel
Fischer Panda 8kw Genset control – 2,191 hours
Mermaid programmable thermostat
AC 110V and DC 12V Newmar electric panel
Sony Bluetooth CD Receiver (model MEX-M72BT) new in 2020
GALLEY:
At the base of the companionway steps leading aft to starboard, a spacious chef’s galley with Corian countertops provides a large and beautifully functional prep and cooking space along with impressive amounts of storage for short or long journeys. Just as great residential architecture focuses on a kitchen-central design theme, VISION QUEST’s galley is visually and physically connected to the nav station and main salon – perfect for entertaining and communication throughout the yacht. Notable features include an efficient well-insulated and sealed dual zone refrigeration system, a 3-burner Princess gimballed stove, a stainless-steel double bowl sink, a Sharp microwave and opening ports for easy ventilation. There is a TON of counterspace for cooking and meal prep as well as a TON of storage with deep cabinetry to both starboard and port.
Passageway galley to starboard with 6’-4” headroom, great connection to salon
Ample counterspace for meal prep and cooking, Corian countertops
Princess gimballed 3-burner stove and oven, propane
New propane gas regulator and solenoid in 2022
Top and side-loading dual-zone refrigeration
Trash compactor next to sink
Double bowl stainless-steel sink
SeaGull fresh water filtration system - foot pump and tap at sink
Saltwater foot pump and tap at sink
Three new VDO Viewline fresh water tank gauges installed in 2020
OWNER'S STATEROOM AFT:
Stepping aft through the starboard galley, you enter into the private aft owner’s stateroom with en-suite head and stall shower. Owners enjoy the aft third of the yacht in complete privacy. A centerline queen berth is easily accessed from either side with full wrap-around passage to port and starboard. There is excellent storage throughout the cabin, including large drawers, two hanging lockers, and individual nightstand storage areas to port and starboard of the forward-facing bed. A private en-suite head is located to port that features a separate shower compartment and an electric head. The primary cabin has reverse cycle air conditioning and heat, as well as a large overhead opening hatch and multiple side opening ports for great ventilation and natural light when weather permits.
Centerline queen-sized berth
Personal night stands (2)
Reverse cycle AC/heat, 9,000BTU
Multiple opening side lights and overhead opening port directly over the bed
Substantial storage via large hanging lockers and many drawers
En-suite electric head (new 2023), vanity and separate shower
Stall shower easily accessible through port work room when coming off watch wet and dripping during spirited weather and sailing
GUEST STATEROOM FORWARD:
The forward guest stateroom is a large v-berth forward of the salon. Stepping through the starboard cabin door, there is a private en-suite head to port that features a separate shower compartment and an electric head. The v-berth is a double bed with a ton of storage above and below the berth with cabinets, pull-out drawers, and a hanging locker, an overhead opening hatch and three opening cabintop side ports. There is reverse-cycle marine air conditioning and heat.
Oversized v-berth
En-suite electric head with separate stall shower
Ample storage lockers
Abundant ventilation via overhead opening hatch and side lights
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
A great cruising yacht is all about great support systems, a place to put them, and easy access. It’s common on yachts in this size range to shoehorn in gear into hard to access places. Not with VISION QUEST. Here engine room is spacious and access is superb from all four sides. If needed, you can actually get into the engine room to get two hands on equipment as needed. Her Yanmar 4JH3TE four-cylinder diesel propels the yacht easily at 6.5-7.5 knots at cruise. There's a dedicated genset installation space in the work room to port at the base of the companionway steps.
Yanmar 4JH3TE diesel auxiliary engine (4146 hours)
Fisher-Panda Model 8000 8kw 120 /240 volts 60 herz generator w/sound shield located in easily accessible cabinet for additional soundproofing (2191 hours) new fuel pump (2023)
Installed Filter Boss dual Racor fuel polishing system (2018)
Marinco 240 volt 50 amp single cord shore power with twin 30A Y-splitter to produce 120-volt internal power for outlets and shore power equipment
Yanmar 150A alternator (upgraded) on main engine
400A super high-output alternator on main engine
Balmar smart charging regulation - new in 2009
Four Winds Red Baron 250 wind generator on Kato pole with 4' diameter blades - new in 2004 (Outputs: 2.2amp @ 360 rpm; 5.9amp @ 480 rpm; 11.3amp @ 720 rpm)
Balmar Max Charge MC-612 3-stage Regulator - new in 2009
Mastervolt Mass Combi 12/2500-100 2500W Inverter/3-stage smart battery charger - new in 2004
Mastervolt Inverter Controller and Dual Battery Monitor at nav station
Guest Model 2450P Galvanic Isolator
Three AGM 4D house batteries (600AH) - May 2016
One Group 31 dedicated starter battery (115AH) - May 2016
One AGM 4D dedicated bow thruster battery (200AH) - May 2016
Newmar main electrical control panels
AC/DC Panel ES-5 Elite
DC Panel ES-6D Elite
LED lighting throughout the vessel with wall switches in each cabin
12V accessory sockets
PLUMBING & WATER SYSTEMS:
Village Marine Little Wonder 250 gallon per day 12V water maker (new membranes and winterized in Dec. 2011)
Three baffled stainless steel water tanks with VDO gauges
Water supply manifold/tank controls under sole
Shur-flow self-priming fresh water pump
Groco accumulator tank
Foot pumps and separate faucets for fresh water and salt water at galley sink
Seagull IV water purification system with dedicated faucet at galley sink
Seaward eleven-gallon electric hot water heater (hot water is also heated by the engine when it is running)
Deck mounted raw/fresh wash down spigot at anchor
Stern cockpit shower
Trident Marine L.P. Gas Control System
Wired and plumbed for washer/dryer combo
Bronze strainers over all raw water intakes
SAFETY:
Winslow Super-Light Standard Offshore 6-man life raft in hard plastic shell in foredeck mounted stainless-steel cradle (packed in 2011, needs to be re-packed/ re-certified)
Mom 8-A Man Overboard Module on port side of pushpit Teak handhold along cabin top
Stainless-steel Dorade guards
Stainless-steel mast pulpit
Stainless-steel horizontal rails along bimini (removeable)
In the cockpit, in addition to the grab rail along the aft edge of the dodger, there is a stainless-steel handhold rail welded to the bimini frame above the helm, and stainless steel handhold loop completely surrounding the nav pod.
Two thru-bolted Wichard fold-down padeye strong points in the cockpit
Four thru-bolted Wichard fold-down padeye strong points on foreward cabin sides for securing dinghy on foredeck
Additional (2) teak companionway handholds
Mounted fire extinguishers (3)
SPARES, MANUALS, SERVICE HISTORY:
SUPER well-organized owners with a superb collection of service records. There are a large number of spare parts - pumps/motors, filters, fuses, zincs, etc. for: engine, generator, bow thruster, water maker, air conditioning, refrigeration, toilets, water filter and lighting. There is a detailed list of spare parts on board with serial/parts numbers and names/addresses/phone/email of suppliers.
The owners have organized all available technical information/manuals on the hardware and systems of the vessel. They have also constructed a 50+ page Operations Manual that describes the systems - as installed - and their operation.
NOTABLE UPDATES/MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (2018-2023):
2023
Refrigeration serviced
Genset fuel pump replaced
2022
Switched to all LED lighting
Some running rigging refreshed
New batteries, house and start
New Yamaha 9.9 outboard
Fuel polished
Genset fuel pump replaced
Installed new CAL Pumps Little Giant S1200T A/C raw water pump
Sanded to bare wood, applied two coats of Cetol Marine Finish “Natural Teak” and one coat Cetol Marine Gloss to toe rail, eyebrow, hand holds and transom seats
Installed under guarantee new tricolor running light on masthead
Installed new Sunbrella “Linen” hatch covers and mast boot
Installed new propane gas regulator and solenoid
Installed new B&G Depth and Temperature transducer
2021
Installed in the salon a new Mermaid Mfg. of SW FL, Inc. 12,000 BTU Model M12-CHP-R Cool/Reverse Cycle Heat A/C Unit
Removed and placed into storage inner forestay staysail and Harken forestay foil and furler converting rig to sloop – easily to re-configure back to cutter-rigged layout
Scraped and sanded hull bottom down to gelcoat and added four coats of barrier and two coats of Micron CSC Red bottom paint
Adjusted valves, replaced secondary fuel filter element and replaced impellor on Yanmar auxiliary engine
2020
Installed new 40W loud hailer/horn
Rebuilt Vetus bow thruster motor, solenoid, bearing and brushes. Rebuild performed by Pasco
Installed new Sony Bluetooth CD Receiver (Model MEX-M72BT)
Replaced lazarette floor boards
Replaced leaking Whale transom shower hose and handle
Installed new Ambassador Marine Universal Pull-out Galley Faucet
Installed new Whale Pump Gulper 220 bilge pump and Ultra Junior Auto float switch. Moved primary bilge pump out of bilge to location behind wine locker
Installed three new VDO Viewline fresh water tank gauges
2019
Installed new B&G Zeus3 12 inch multi-function display at the helm station
Installed new B&G Vulcan 12 inch multi-function display at the nav station
Installed new B&G Triton 2 multi-function digital instrument displays in the cockpit
Installed new B&G 4G Broadband radar antenna unit
Installed new B&G NAC-3 Autopilot computer
Installed new B&G NAIS-500 Class B Transceiver
Installed new B&G SiriusXM weather module
Installed new Simrad NMEA 2000 ethernet backbone to connect all of the above
Refreshed cockpit compass
Replaced Lighthouse Windlass motor
Rebuilt Edson 335 Classic Series steering pedestal
2018
Replaced cockpit full enclosure canvas with new Sunbrella “Linen”
Installed Filter Boss dual Racor fuel polishing system
Standard Disclaimer
Potential purchasers should assume that any items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Engine hours are approximate, may be reported verbally by the seller, and are recorded at the time and date of the original listing of this vessel. Owner's use during the time of this listing may affect the total engine hours upon a prospective buyer's inspection. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.