1998 HUNTER 450 PASSAGE for sale by HAREL YACHTS -Continuously Upgraded | Very Good Condition for Her Age | Ready to Cruise
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This 1998 Hunter 450 Passage is a proven cruising yacht presented in very good condition for her age and continuously upgraded over the years. She has been clearly well cared for, with interior woodwork, upholstery, and overall fit and finish showing particularly well, as seen in the photos. Designed for comfortable long-distance cruising, she offers a spacious interior with multiple cabins, two heads, and excellent storage.
Sail handling is easy with all lines led aft, Lewmar self-tailing winches including a Lewmar 48ST electric winch, an in-mast furling mainsail (2019), furling jib (2020), and updated running rigging. Ground tackle includes a 65 lb stainless Mantus anchor with 250 ft of chain (2022) and electric windlass.
Powered by a Yanmar 75 HP diesel with Kohler 9 kW generator. Upgraded electrical system with 900W solar and Victron inverter/charger (2025). Excellent autonomy with 193 gal water capacity, Katadyne watermaker, two-zone A/C (forward unit 2021), full Simrad electronics, Raymarine autopilot, hard-top cockpit enclosure, and a 2025 CaribMarine tender with 9.8 HP outboard.
To truly appreciate this yacht’s condition and level of care, please review the detailed specifications, additional information, and photo gallery. Contact us to schedule a visit.
Additional Information
Sails & Rigging:
Main Sail – New 2019 (approx); in-mast furling
Jib Sail – New 2020; forestay furling
Running Rigging – Primary working lines (inhaul, outhaul, main sheet, traveller, jib sheets) replaced in 2020/2021. Other running rigging is in good condition
Standing Rigging – All standing rigging is in good condition
Winches – All lines run back into the cockpit where four (4) winches are located. Two (2) Lewmar 44ST winches for the jib sheets, one Lewmar 44ST winch for other lines, and one (1) Lewmar 48ST powered winch for other lines
Deck Gear:
Three primary mooring cleats located on port and starboard sides respectively
Primary anchor is a Stainless Steel Mantus (65 pounds) with 250 feet of 5/16” high strength steel anchor chain (chain replaced in 2022)
Secondary anchor is a 20 pound galvanized Danforth anchor outfitted with 210 feet of rode
Lewmar electric windlass located in anchor locker at the bow
Main Engine:
One (1) Yanmar 4JH2-HTE (75 hp)
2,140 operating hours on installed tach; 3,559 operating hours reported on original tach for a total of 5,699 operating hours
Detailed maintenance records available for the past two years
Generator:
One (1) Kohler 9EOZ generator (9 kW)
2,231 operating hours on original installed panel
Detailed maintenance records available for the past two years
Liquids Tanks:
One (1) diesel fuel tank serving both engine and generator; capacity 100 US gallons; fuel polished in October 2025
Three (3) fresh water tanks with a total capacity of 193 US gallons
Two (2) sanitary waste tanks; 20 US gallons for forward head and 25 US gallons for aft head (aft head tank is not connected as composting head is in use)
Electrical Systems:
Shore Power / Generator operate at 110 volts (AC)
House systems operate at 12 volts (DC)
Victron 2000 VA / 80 A inverter / charger installed in October 2025
House batteries – Three (3) 198Ah AGM 12V batteries installed in parallel
Solar – 900 watts solar mounted on cockpit roof charging through two Victron MPPT 100/50 solar charger controllers
Independent AGM starter battery, charged separately through its own dedicated small solar panel and Victron charger controller
Electronics:
Chart plotter, AIS, radar, fathometer (triple sensor), and anemometer are all Simrad products
Autopilot is Raymarine, integrated into the electronics system
Other Systems:
Water Maker – Katadyne 12V system with a capacity of approximately 5–7 US gallons per hour; very reliable service for the past three years of cruising
Water Heater – 110V AC hot water tank with 11 US gallon capacity; engine water heating is automatic when the engine is running; solar system also outfitted with a 12V DC hot water circulation system operable when temperature under solar panels exceeds 100°F
Refrigerator & Freezer – One cold box for each located in the galley; 12V air-cooled compressors delivering refrigerant to evaporator plates in each box; supplemental water cooling system included
Air Conditioning – Forward zone serviced by a 12,000 BTU Dometic cooling & heating unit located in the main salon (new unit installed 2021); aft zone serviced by an 8,000 BTU Dometic cooling & heating unit located in the aft cabin
Tender:
Tender is a 2025 9.5 ft CaribMarine with aluminum hull and forward locker
Outboard is a 2025 9.8 hp Tohatsu (2-stroke) with low operating hours
Tender and outboard purchased in 2025 from Budget Marine in St. Martin
Aft deck outfitted with a davit for lifting the outboard engine from the tender; tender stored on the foredeck when underway
Special Features:
Cockpit covered with an aftermarket hard top roof outfitted with eisenglass enclosure panels for maximum protection while sailing; new shade panels made in 2025 included for additional shade at anchor
Aft deck features a large bimini providing added shade over the aft portion of the boat
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
