1998 Hunter 450 Passage (Puerto Rico)

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$104,500 (USD) Humacao, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico)

S/V Heart Of Gold is a Humacao, Puerto Rico based 1998 Hunter 450 Passage For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

For sale: a Hunter 450 Passage—an intelligently engineered passagemaker that combines user-friendly sailing systems with a comfortable, well-appointed interior. The design emphasizes efficient, easily managed sail handling and a stable, sea-kindly hull form, making it well suited to extended coastal cruising and longer offshore passages.

Construction is robust and practical, with a solid fiberglass hull and molded structural reinforcement that supports a thoughtfully arranged deck layout and interior joinery. The rig employs Hunter’s proven B&R-style geometry for reliable performance and reduced rigging complexity. Roller furling and straightforward deck controls allow short-handed crews to reef and trim sails with confidence.

Belowdecks, the 450 Passage offers generous living spaces arranged for comfort and functionality. The saloon provides a comfortable settee and table for navigation planning or relaxed evenings. The galley is laid out for practical meal preparation underway, while enclosed heads and dedicated sleeping quarters deliver privacy and storage capacity necessary for longer voyages. Systems are arranged for accessibility and sensible maintenance routines.

On deck, the ergonomic helm station and protected steering options prioritize visibility and crew safety in a variety of conditions. Cockpit ergonomics, secure handholds, and accessible winches contribute to easy, efficient maneuvering and secure anchoring/handling operations.

This Hunter 450 Passage represents a balance of cruising comfort, manageable systems, and capable sailing characteristics. It is ideal for sailors seeking a capable, liveaboard-capable cruiser with sensible engineering and thoughtful accommodations. Contact us to discuss the vessel’s current equipment, maintenance history, survey results, and to schedule a viewing or sea trial.

Specifications

NameS/V Heart Of Gold
MakeHunter
Model450 Passage
Year1998
TypeMonohull Sailboat
BuilderHunter
ConstructionFiberglass
Cabins2
Heads2

Dimensions

Loa45ft / 13.72m
Lwl38ft 4in / 11.68m
Beam14ft 0in / 4.27m
Draft5ft 4in / 1.63m

Performance

Engines75HP Yanmar 4JH2-HTE 1998
Engine Hours2635
GeneratorFischer Panda Mini 8 8 kW (installed 2017)
SailsDacron mainsail and genoa; genoa furling system

Layout Diagram

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Inventory

Galley

  • LPG stove and oven
  • Sea Frost DC refrigeration and freezer
  • Microwave oven
  • Large freshwater capacity
  • Teak and holly sole
  • Dinette and spacious salon layout

Deck & Equipment

  • Full dodger and bimini with side enclosures
  • Custom helm seat
  • Stainless davits and swim ladder

Electronics & Navigation

  • Raymarine Axiom 12 chartplotter, installed 2018
  • Raymarine autopilot
  • Raymarine ST60 wind, depth, and speed instruments
  • Garmin fishfinder
  • VHF radio
  • Magnetic compass
  • Radar arch

Electrical, Power & Plumbing

  • El. windlass
  • Aircon 2x 16,000 BTu dometic
  • Watermaker
  • Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 inverter
  • TrueCharge 20 battery charger
  • Dual 30-amp shore power inlets with Marinco cords
  • 2V DC system with Xantrex battery monitoring
  • House battery bank, 4 x Group 29 deep cycle
  • Dedicated engine start battery
  • Fischer Panda Mini 8 generator, 8 kW, installed 2017

Engine & Mechanical

  • Yanmar 75 HP - 1998
  • Model: 4JH2-HTE
  • Hours port: 2635 h

Sails & 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

Safety and Compliance

  • USCG-compliant safety gear at time of survey
  • Fire extinguishers throughout
  • Manual and electric bilge pumps
  • Proper placarding and ventilation
  • Primary Bruce anchor with chain
  • Spare CQR anchor with chain
  • Kanzaki transmission
  • PSS shaft seal
  • Racor fuel filtration

Exterior Photos

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Deck Photos

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Interior Photos

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