CONSTRUCTION
The Passport 470 is built around a proven bluewater hull form that emphasizes strength, balance, and long-range comfort. The hull is hand-laid solid fiberglass below the waterline, eliminating the risk of core saturation in high-load or impact-prone areas. Above the waterline, a closed-cell foam core is used to reduce weight aloft while maintaining excellent stiffness and thermal insulation.
Construction is executed using premium vinylester resins throughout the laminate schedule, providing superior resistance to osmotic blistering and long-term structural integrity. The laminate is heavily reinforced in high-stress areas including the keel sump, mast step, chainplate zones, rudder tube, and engine beds. Longitudinal and transverse fiberglass stringers are fully bonded to the hull, creating a rigid monocoque structure designed to handle offshore loads and repeated sea states.
The hull-to-deck joint is a robust, inward-turning flange that is mechanically fastened and chemically bonded, then glassed over from the inside—one of the strongest methods used in yacht construction. This joint contributes significantly to the vessel’s torsional stiffness and offshore durability.
A moderate-displacement hull with a fine entry, balanced underbody, and moderate beam provides a smooth motion at sea, predictable tracking, and excellent performance across a wide range of conditions. The keel is externally bolted with substantial stainless keel bolts engineered to distribute grounding loads into the reinforced keel structure. The semi-balanced rudder is fully supported by a heavy-duty rudder stock and reinforced bearings, delivering responsive helm feel with redundancy and strength appropriate for passagemaking.
Overall, the Passport 470’s hull construction reflects a clear focus on offshore reliability, longevity, and thoughtful engineering—hallmarks of the Passport brand and key reasons these yachts have earned a reputation as serious cruising sailboats capable of extended bluewater use.
HULL & DECK
- Bottom paint - 2025
- Tan colored non-skid
- Kato dinghy davits with solar panel mount - 2022
- Kato motor lift
- Stainless steel hinged boarding ladder
- Propane locker with (2) 20lb tanks
- Stern anchor locker with hawse pipe and cleat
- Larage lazarette under aft deck
- Teak caprail with stainless steel striker – sanded to bare wood 20206
- Teak eyebrow
- Teak seats on bow and stern – sanded to bare wood 2025
- New lifelines - 2018
COCKPIT
- Teak cockpit sole
- Teak companionway doors
- Cockpit walk-through drop boards
- Lewmar folding wheel
CANVAS
- Full cockpit enclosure with Isinglass and screens – 2024
- Dodger with stainless steel handrail
- Bimini
- Hatch covers
- Winch covers
- Windlass cover
- Navpod cover
- Cockpit table cover
- Cockpit cushions