1983 Passport 40 – Windborne For sale is Windborne, our 1983 Passport 40 designed by Robert Perry. Hull #31 of this legendary bluewater design. I am the third owner, and the previous owner had owned her since nearly new. When I purchased her, much of the maintenance had been deferred, so over the last several years I have invested heavily in restoring and upgrading her into a capable offshore cruiser that our family could confidently enjoy. Plans have changed and it is time to find Windbore a new caretaker. Currently located in Sihlshole Bay Marina, Washington. Ready for her next adventure. Windborne features stainless steel backing plates throughout the deck hardware. Unlike some Passport 40s of this era, she does NOT have the problematic iron ballast found under the cabin sole in certain boats. The result is a classic offshore cruiser with substantial modernization while retaining the character and build quality that made the Passport 40 one of the most respected cruising boats of her generation. Major Upgrades & Improvements: Rigging & Sail Handling: ✔ New upsized standing rigging and hardware ✔ All new running rigging ✔ Synthetic lifelines ✔ New Precision Sails mainsail ✔ New Precision Sails 135% genoa ✔ New Harken Ocean Series roller furler Navigation & Electronics: ✔ B&G Vulcan 9" chartplotter ✔ B&G Halo 20 solid-state radar ✔ B&G Triton² instrument package ✔ Autohelm autopilot ✔ Standard Horizon VHF with AIS receiver ✔ Second VHF station at the helm ✔ Starlink internet system Deck & Canvas: ✔ Custom dodger with Macralon windows ✔ Solar bimini ✔ Marine Mat decking replacing original teak side decks ✔ Custom Sunbrella covers for hatches, handrails, and windlass Electrical & Interior: ✔ LED lighting throughout the cabin ✔ LED chain locker light ✔ Signal Mate LED masthead light ✔ Rigid LED docking lights ✔ Rigid LED spreader and bow lights ✔ New battery charger ✔ 1,200 watts of solar panels with dual charge controllers ✔ Power inverter ✔ Kerosene lantern Plumbing & Comfort ✔ Rebuilt Jabsco forward head with electric flush ✔ New manual aft sea head ✔ Three-stage drinking water filtration system ✔ Freshwater foot pumps ✔ Seawater foot pumps ✔ Electric and engine-heated water heater ✔ Serta memory foam mattress in the owner's berth ✔ Memory foam topper in the aft cabin berth Mechanical & Propulsion: ✔ Reliable Isuzu 3AB1 diesel engine ✔ Approximately 1,490 engine hours ✔ New fuel lines ✔ Racor fuel filtration system ✔ New injectors ✔ New engine mounts ✔ Brand-new ZF12M transmission ✔ R&D flexible shaft coupler ✔ Fixed three-blade propeller ✔ Many onboard spares, including a spare injection pump Ground Tackle: ✔ Electric windlass ✔ 300 feet of 5/16" anchor chain ✔ CQR primary anchor ✔ 40 lb Danforth secondary anchor with 50 feet of 5/16" chain and 250 feet of rode ✔ Fortress spare/storm anchor Tankage ✔ 130 gallons freshwater capacity in two tanks ✔ 70 gallons diesel capacity in two tanks ✔ 15-gallon holding tank Galley & Domestic Systems ✔ Gimbaled three-burner propane stove with oven ✔ Top- and front-loading icebox/refrigerator ✔ 12V/110V cold plate refrigeration ✔ 110V microwave ✔ 110V Keurig Coffee Maker Included with the Sale ✔ Avon 4-person liferaft - needs certification ✔ New EPIRB ✔ Six West Marine automatic inflatable life jackets ✔ Jacklines and safety harnesses Available Separately ✔ Brand-new West Marine Hypalon 310 RIB dinghy ✔ Honda 10 HP four-stroke outboard (recently serviced and runs great) ✔ 2 Inflatable Paddleboards ✔ Foul Weather Gear Current Items to Address: Most of the expensive and time-consuming projects have already been completed. As with any cruising boat, there are still a few projects remaining: • Bottom paint will be due soon. • The well-known Passport rudder cage issue should be proactively addressed. • The teak cockpit sole and teak inserts in cockpit need to be replaced • A few remaining deck areas could be templated and finished with Marine Mat. The Opportunity: Windborne is a proven bluewater cruiser with significant investment in the systems that matter most—rigging, sails, electronics, propulsion, safety, and comfort. She is not a dock queen or a perfectly restored showpiece. Rather, she is an honest cruising boat that has been thoughtfully upgraded and equipped for real-world adventure. If you've been searching for a classic Passport 40 with modern systems, offshore capability, and the freedom to continue adding your own finishing touches over time, Windborne represents an exceptional opportunity. More pictures and videos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9j8qCBG2T6dKPbkHA