Emerald - PASSPORT YACHTS FOR SALE

A timeless 47-foot sailing yacht with classic lines and confident presence, this 1995 beauty is poised in the United States for her next chapter. Built on robust fiberglass with low‑maintenance composite finishes, she balances grace and strength in equal measure. A 13-foot beam delivers poise and interior volume, while her purposeful deep‑draft keel inspires tracking, stiffness, and blue‑water composure when the breeze comes on.

Step aboard and you’ll find an uncluttered, secure deck and a welcoming cockpit that invites long afternoons underway or at anchor. The hull’s sea‑kindly nature is matched by solid construction and a quiet, composed ride—ideal for coastal passages and offshore ambitions alike.

Below, the ambiance is warm and refined—an inviting salon, generous natural light, and thoughtful joinery that elevates daily living at sea. Accommodations comfortably sleep four, offering a restful primary berth and additional sleeping spaces that convert seamlessly from day to night. A well-proportioned head provides essential convenience without compromising space. The galley is arranged for safe, efficient meal preparation underway, with abundant stowage for extended cruising. Storage throughout is deep and intelligently placed, supporting life aboard without clutter.

Under power, the single Yanmar inboard diesel delivers the reliability and economy discerning sailors expect, moving the yacht with quiet assurance in marinas, channels, and calms. Systems are straightforward and serviceable, reflecting a design philosophy that favors practicality, longevity, and ease of ownership.

Equally at home as a comfortable liveaboard, a capable coastal cruiser, or a purposeful passage‑maker, this 47-footer blends elegance with real-world ability. She’s the rare combination of Luxury Cruiser sophistication and Bluewater Cruiser backbone—an Offshore Sailing companion with the heart of a Performance Cruiser and the comfort of a family‑friendly Coastal Cruiser.

Sailing Yacht • Luxury Cruiser • Bluewater Cruiser • Performance Cruiser • Coastal Cruiser • Liveaboard

Description

Emerald is a lovely center‑cockpit Passport 47 from 1995, thoughtfully cared for and comprehensively outfitted. Her interior is richly crafted in solid Burmese teak staving, accented by louvered locker doors, raised panel-and-frame cabin doors, and substantial solid‑teak trim that glows with warm, timeless character. Effortless to sail single‑handed or as a couple, she benefits from a furling headsail and an in‑mast mainsail, turning passagemaking into a graceful, confident experience. A welcoming, well‑appointed home afloat, she is equally at ease on extended adventure cruising and on elegant weekend passages. Power is provided by a dependable Yanmar 4JH2.

Overview

The 1995 Passport 47, from the Robert Perry–designed Passport 470 lineage, is a sophisticated and practical vessel tailored for the discerning cruiser. A hand‑built interior delivers classic luxury without sacrificing the modern conveniences that define a world‑class cruising yacht. Exquisitely constructed, this 470 aft‑cockpit iteration is equipped with all the amenities and more; she is easily driven and every inch the true blue‑water passagemaker. Navigation and control are reassuringly advanced with a Furuno chart plotter, Raymarine autopilot, Ray wind instrumentation, AIS, and an ICOM single side band radio. Self‑sufficiency under way comes courtesy of a water maker, a spacious front‑ and top‑opening fridge paired with a separate deep freezer, an electric head, and shipwide power from a Fischer Panda genset and inverter, all complemented by a bow thruster for precise harbor handling. All hatch bases were meticulously resealed in 2024. The rig has been completely rerigged and treated to a new mainsail furler line, while the ultra‑reliable Yanmar—recently serviced—runs perfectly, underscoring the yacht’s ready‑to‑go pedigree.

Features

Protection and comfort on deck begin with a confidence‑inspiring spray hood, while the electrical backbone—shore power inlet, generator, and inverter—keeps every onboard system powered whether alongside or far offshore. Thoughtful inside equipment includes a bow thruster for fingertip maneuvering, an electric bilge pump, an oven for genuine galley performance, both a traditional marine head and an electric head for flexible convenience, hot water, a refrigerator complemented by a deep freezer, a fresh water maker for extended autonomy, and a battery charger to keep the house bank topped up. Outside, cruising practicality is evident in robust davits for the tender, a diligent wind generator for renewable energy, a liferaft for added safety, and inviting cockpit cushions that transform the helm and seating into a refined lounge. At the wheel, responsive rigging centers on a steering wheel helm, with sail handling refined by a furling mainsail and furling genoa for smooth, efficient performance in all conditions.