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Passport 50
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Passport Yachts Inc. (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1994
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About the Passport 50

Built by Passport Yachts, this substantial cruising sailboat represents the builder's commitment to blue-water capability and traditional construction methods. The design emphasizes seaworthiness and comfort for extended offshore passages, making it particularly appealing to serious cruising sailors who prioritize safety and reliability over pure speed. Passport's reputation for building robust, well-engineered vessels shines through in this model, which features the yard's characteristic attention to structural integrity and systems integration. The boat's design philosophy centers on creating a platform capable of handling challenging offshore conditions while providing the creature comforts necessary for long-term cruising. With its moderate displacement hull form and conservative sail plan, this Passport offers predictable handling characteristics that inspire confidence in experienced sailors. The interior layout typically maximizes livability without sacrificing the structural strength that Passport owners have come to expect. While production numbers remained relatively limited, those who chose this model generally did so for its proven offshore capabilities and the builder's sterling reputation in the blue-water cruising community. The boat appeals most to sailors seeking a well-built platform for serious coastal and offshore cruising adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 50.00 ft / 15.24 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 39.00 ft / 11.89 m
Beam 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 34,000.00 lb / 15,422 kg
Ballast 13,000.00 lb / 5,897 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Passport Yachts Inc. (TAIWAN)
First Built 1994
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
38.24
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
255.88
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 11.28 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.31
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,000.00 ft² / 92.90 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 70
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