2002 Passport 470 Center Cockpit Ketch
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Altair
47' Passport 2002
Passport 470 Center Cockpit Ketch 2002 For Sale in Annapolis, Maryland
$375,000
Annapolis, Maryland
Dimensions
- Length Overall: 47'
- Beam: 14' 2"
- Maximum Draft: 6'
- Dry Weight: 30,611 lbs
Tank Capacities
- Fuel: —
- Water: —
- Holding: —
Engine Information
- Engine 1 : 2002 Yanmar 4JH3-TBE - 75hp
General Description
A Striking Blue-Hulled World Voyager, Fully Outfitted and Ready for Adventure
Altair is no ordinary Passport 470. Originally commissioned for her first owner with a rare three-stateroom interior layout and versatile staysail ketch rig, she was built to cruise the world in safety and comfort. In 2022, she passed to only her second owner, who immediately invested in a major round of upgrades and updates to ensure she remains one of the finest examples of her class afloat today.
From a distance her graceful sheerline, powerful rig, and bold blue hull stand out in any anchorage. Step aboard and you immediately sense this is a yacht with stories — a true passagemaker, equally suited for crossing oceans as she is for island-hopping weekends.
Although technically a ketch, Altair carries herself with the elegance of a yawl, her mizzen mast set slightly forward, giving her a sleeker profile. All sails are roller furling and operable from the cockpit, making her an ideal choice for a couple or small crew who value both safety and ease of handling. With her split rig and thoughtful systems, she’s a sailor’s yacht — versatile, balanced, and ready to go anywhere.
Recent Highlights
Under her second owner (2022–present), Altair has benefitted from a disciplined program of upgrades, ensuring that her next custodian inherits a yacht in turnkey condition:
- New (2022–23) Quantum sails: furling mainsail, jib, staysail, and mizzen.
- New canvas (2022): dodger, Bimini, and helm cover.
- New rigging & running gear (2022): all halyards, running rigging, and uncoated lifelines with upgraded fittings.
- Mechanical refit (2022): transmission serviced, new cutlass bearing, new Sure Seal dripless stuffing box, new pressure plate, engine & generator fully serviced, turbo cleaned.
- New Relion LifeP04 lithium house bank (2023) – 800 aH with Victron inverter/charger.
- Electronics package (2014): complete Raymarine navigation suite with autopilot, radar, AIS, GPS, and dual chartplotters.
- Interior refresh (2024): custom indoor/outdoor upholstery, new rugs throughout, new linens, pillows, and towels.
- New 10.5’ Highfield RIB with Honda 15hp (2024).
- Connectivity upgrades: Starlink satellite internet and Iridium-Go Exec portable satellite phone.
It is rare to find a yacht that blends pedigree, beauty, and preparation in such harmony. Altair is a true offshore voyager, a family cruiser, and a liveaboard home — all in one. Her striking profile turns heads, but it’s her depth of systems, thoughtful upgrades, and proven design that make her truly special.
She is fully found, exquisitely maintained, and ready for her next story. Whether your dream is a Caribbean season, a transatlantic passage, or simply the pride of owning one of the finest Passport 470s afloat, Altair is the yacht to take you there.
Step aboard, and the adventure begins.
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Construction
Designed for offshore passagemaking, Altair’s Passport pedigree shows in her robust hull construction, skeg-hung rudder, and thoughtful deck layout.
- Solid fiberglass hull, hand-laminated with Knytex biaxial fabrics
- Vinylester & isophthalic resins with isophthalic gelcoat
- Foam-cored stringers for stiffness
- Internal lead ballast glassed into modified fin keel
- Skeg-mounted rudder with stainless rudderpost & reinforcement
- Composite cored deck with reinforced hardware areas
Hull & Deck
Altair’s blue hull and teak accents are complemented by a practical, offshore-ready deck layout with upgraded hardware.
- Non-skid decks & cabin top (2019)
- Lighthouse 1500 electric windlass
- Anchors: CQR, Danforth (bow), Danforth (stern), all with chain & rode
- Teak cap rail with stainless striker
- Teak cockpit sole & cockpit table w/ foldout leaves
- Kato Marine dinghy davits
- MAGMA gas grill with propane connector
- Custom stainless steel mooring fairleads & cleats
- Offshore Series overhead hatches, stainless opening ports, custom fixed windows
Accommodations
A warm teak interior with three private cabins, two heads, and an inviting salon — perfect for extended cruising or liveaboard comfort.
- Owner’s stateroom aft with centerline queen berth
- Forward queen v-berth guest cabin
- Midship stateroom with over/under bunks
- Diesel heating in the master cabin, for those cooler New England evenings
- Two heads with separate showers
- Teak joinery, teak/holly sole, teak handrails & ceilings
- New custom upholstery (2024)
- New rugs, linens, pillows, towels (2024)
- Brass hardware on doors, lockers & cabinets
- Corian countertops in galley and heads
- Custom teak navigation station & dinette table
Galley
A proper seagoing galley with excellent storage, refrigeration, and equipment for long passages.
- Seafrost 12V refrigeration & freezer systems
- Poured foam insulated compartments
- Front & top-loading refrigerator access
- Three-burner stainless propane stove & oven
- Built-in microwave
- Deep double stainless sinks
- Corian countertops
- LPG safety panel with solenoid
- Two aluminum propane tanks in self-draining deck locker
- Complete cookware, plates, glasses, and utensils included
Electronics & Navigation
Altair is fully equipped for bluewater navigation and communication with a comprehensive Raymarine suite and modern connectivity.
- Raymarine i70 sailing instruments (depth, speed, wind)
- Raymarine Evolution EV-400 autopilot w/ hydraulic linear drive
- Raymarine E125 chartplotter at helm
- Raymarine a75 chartplotter at nav station
- Raymarine digital 4kW radar
- Raymarine AIS transceiver & GPS antenna
- Icom M802 SSB radio w/ AT-140 tuner
- Icom M506 VHF at nav station; Icom M412 in cockpit
- Ritchie 5” pedestal compass
- Sony stereo w/ speakers (2023)
- Vizio TV in salon
- Pactor modem (SCS PTC-Ilex)
- Starlink satellite internet
- Iridium-Go Exec portable satellite phone
Mechanical & Electrical
Altair’s mechanical and electrical systems have been comprehensively serviced and upgraded for reliability offshore.
Mechanical
- Yanmar 4JH3-TBE 75hp diesel (3,194 hrs)
- New dripless Sure Seal stuffing box (2022)
- New cutlass bearing (2022)
- Transmission serviced; new pressure plate (2022)
- Racor fuel filter, flexible mounts, waterlock muffler
- 18” three-blade Max Prop
- NextGen 5.5kW diesel generator (~296 hrs)
Electrical
- Relion 800 aH LifeP04 lithium house bank (2023)
- Group 31 start battery
- Victron inverter/charger with remote & battery monitor
- Balmar 100A alternator with regulator
- Solar panels (2 x 110W)
- Kiss wind generator on mizzen mast
- Newmar electrical panels with AC/DC gauges
- Dual 30A shore power cords
- Dual Mermaid reverse-cycle A/C units
- Full LED interior & courtesy lighting
Plumbing
Altair carries generous water capacity with a reliable watermaker and updated fixtures.
- Stainless steel water tanks + flex tank (160g total)
- Spectra Catalina watermaker
- 11-gallon hot water heater (engine & 110V)
- Transom hot/cold shower
- Groco Model-K toilets (2) w/ holding tanks
- SCAD tank monitoring system
- Salt & freshwater washdowns (deck & galley pumps)
- Automatic sump pumps for heads
- Manual & electric bilge pumps (Rule 2000 & 3500)
Sails & Canvas
Altair’s versatile ketch rig offers balance, easy reefing, and offshore safety. All sails and rigging have been renewed recently.
- Custom internal furling main & mizzen masts
- Harken furling systems (headstay & inner stay)
- Five halyards (new 2022) led internally
- Stainless standing rigging with Hi-Mod fittings
- Quantum mainsail, jib, staysail & mizzen (2022–23)
- Dodger, Bimini & connector (2022)
- Custom cockpit cushions & covers
- Full winch package including #66 primaries & #40 electric utility winch
Safety Gear
Outfitted for offshore cruising with extensive safety equipment.
- Winslow 6-person 60SLOP liferaft in pelican case
- EPIRB & ditch bag w/ GPS
- Lifesling & horseshoe buoy with light
- Auto-inflate life vests (2) + standard life vests (4)
- Jack lines & sea drogue
- Adventure Medical Kit 1500
- Fire extinguishers (4) & fire blanket
- Emergency tiller & bolt cutters
- Radar reflectors
Additional Gear & Equipment
- New Highfield 10.5’ RIB w/ Honda 15hp outboard (2024)
- Dock lines & fenders
- Complete tool kit & spares inventory
- MAGMA grill with propane hookup
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