Passport 51 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

51' · 15.54 m

Disp.

38,000 lbs · 17,237 kg

First year

1982

The Passport 51 represents a refined evolution of the Stan Huntingforddesigned Passport 47, a vessel widely regarded as a benchmark for the "Taiwanese Queen" era of highend semicustom boatbuilding. Introduced to provide additional waterline and stowage for serious offshore passagemaking, the 51 was primarily constructed at the King Dragon yard in Taiwan. This model belongs to a lineage of heavydisplacement cruisers that prioritize structural integrity and comfort in a seaway over lightair speed. As part of the transition from the earlier 47foot hull, the 51 often features an extended transom, which provides a more functional boarding area and increased lazarette storage, addressing the needs of longterm cruisers who require both equipment capacity and easy water access.