The Passport 515 (marketed as the Passport Vista 515) is a 51-foot center-cockpit bluewater cruiser designed by Robert Perry for Passport Yachts and built in Taiwan from 2006 through 2011. Only thirteen hulls were completed before the recession halted production, making it one of the rarer boats in the Perry-designed fleet. The Vista series marked a modernization of the Passport line with a more contemporary cabin trunk, enlarged ports, and an updated deck plan, while retaining the traditional build quality — internal lead ballast glassed into a moderate-draft fin keel, teak joinery throughout, and massive fuel and water tankage for long passages. Aft-cockpit and center-cockpit versions were offered, with the center-cockpit configuration dominating the surviving fleet thanks to its full-beam aft stateroom.
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What is the Passport 515's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Passport 515 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.15. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Passport 515's comfort ratio?
The Passport 515 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.69. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Passport 515 safe for offshore sailing?
The Passport 515 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.8. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Passport 515?
The theoretical hull speed of the Passport 515 is 8.89 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Passport 515 weigh?
The Passport 515 has a displacement of 38,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 51.50.
Who designed the Passport 515?
The Passport 515 was designed by Robert Perry, first built in 2006.