HEYHU is a super example of one of the most sought after offshore cruising boats on the planet!

Beautifully designed by Robert Perry and laid out, she is of moderate displacement, With a good righting moment, she is designed to carry all your cruising gear without affecting the performance. Se is easily driven and really lights up in a good breeze.

Boat Overview

HEYHU is an exemplary model of one of the most sought-after offshore cruising boats globally. Designed by Robert Perry, she features a moderate displacement and a good righting moment, allowing for the carriage of cruising gear without compromising performance. She is easily driven and performs exceptionally well in a good breeze.

Construction Details

Built in 1985 by craftsmen at King Dragon Yachts in Taiwan, HEYHU is constructed of solid fiberglass, heavily laid up with 24 oz roving. The keel is made of cast iron encapsulated in fiberglass, ensuring durability. The underbody design is similar to the renowned Valiant 40, with a long fin and skeg-hung rudder.

Rigging and Sailing Features

HEYHU is a masthead sloop/cutter equipped with a removable inner forestay, inline spreaders, and runners, making it ideal for a double headsail rig for long downwind passages. She is beautifully balanced, fast, and has a sea-kindly motion, allowing for easy short-handed sailing. The boat comes with both mechanical and electronic self-steering systems.

Cockpit and Protection

The cockpit is fully protected from the elements with a Bimini top, dodger, and sides. The standing rigging was renewed in 2013, with chain plates replaced 5 in 2024 and 3 in 2013. The running rigging is in good condition.

Engine Specifications

HEYHU is powered by a reliable Perkins 55 HP diesel engine, regularly serviced and starting first time every time. The engine was compression tested by a mechanic and found to be in excellent working order. Access to the engine is facilitated by removable panels on all sides, and the engine space is insulated for silent operation.

Included Equipment

Included with HEYHU is a 2022 Highfield Ultralight 290 RIB dinghy and a 9.9HP Tohatsu 2-stroke outboard engine. The boat features 440W solar panels mounted on the stern arch and a D400 wind generator, providing ample power for the fridge/freezer and daily electronic needs. Additionally, a 35 GPH desalinator runs off a Honda 2000 gas generator.

Maintenance and Upgrades

All known issues associated with the Passport 40 have been addressed, including chain plates, elbows, water tanks, and teak decks, which have been recaulked and replugged, retaining significant thickness with no leaks. The standing rigging was recently inspected and found to be sound.

Owner's Comments

The current owner describes HEYHU as having classic lines, a solid teak interior, and excellent all-around performance. It is a bluewater vessel offering comfort, safety, and fun. The spacious interior and galley provide a comfortable living space. The ceiling insulation and large hatches ensure good airflow and temperature control. The owner has enjoyed sailing and living aboard with their family.

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• 12v Sea Freeze air-cooled compressor and freezer, top opening boxes
• Force 10 Marine 3 burner gas cooker with oven, gimballed with remote shut-off solenoid
• Smoke detector
• Vented propane locker aft with 2 tanks
• Blender, Magna Barbeque (2018)
• Sure Pur 35 GPH watermaker with 2 membranes (220v, 2019)
• Water heater Isotherm (6.5 Gall)
• Shurflo Aquaking II (3gpm, 12v, 2022) x 2 as a spare
• Cabin heater in saloon from hot water

Navigation System

• RAYMARINE Smart Pilot Autopilot with remote (2012)
• Garmin 6280 Chartplotter (accessible on mobile devices with Sea Talk)
• Handheld Garmin Magellan
• Radar Garmin GMR (Gimballed, 2012)
• Sat Com Iridium Go
• Raymarine ST (Speed, Depth, Wind)
• SSB Radio ICOM M802
• VHF Radio Garmin GHS 10
• Icom Handheld ICM 35
• Binnacle mounted Magnetic Compass
• Stereo with Speakers
• EPIRB Smart Find 406 GPS
• AIS receiver
• Deck lights
• Search lights

Electrical Systems

• DC System (12v)
• 5 x 110AH VICTRON AGM energy house batteries (2022)
• 1 x AGM Victron Energy 12-110AH starter battery
• Windlass
• Honda 2000i Gasoline generator with propane adaptor (2017)
• SOLAR panels (330 Watts plus 110W to be installed)
• D400 Wind generator (2018)
• Inverter/charger Victron Multiplus
• SANYO Sunsaver plus Renogy 30A MPPT solar controller (2024, to be installed)
• SHORE power MARINCO
• VICTRON Battery monitor (2022 BMV 712 Smart)
• Alternator BALMAR MC 612 plus a spare one

Mechanical Equipment

• Manual bilge pumps Jabsco in cockpit plus one roaming pump
• Rule 2000 12v bilge pump with float switch
• Fire extinguishers (SIX ABC type)
• Emergency Tiller
• Bilge blowers
• MAX PROP 3 blade adjustable pitch feathering
• Spare bronze prop

Deck and Cockpit Equipment

• Chain (250 ft G4 galvanized)
• Secondary (8 ft chain with 200 ft rope)
• 55 LB Rocna primary anchor
• 20 lb Danforth anchor
• 15 lb Fortress anchor
• BALMAR horizontal windlass line/chain
• Full deck awning
• Dodger, spray hood, cockpit awning
• Cockpit table
• 5 fenders and 4 dock lines
• BOW pulpit, rails, stations, and safety lifelines
• Liferaft (6 person, needs servicing)
• Forespar Dinghy davits (removable)
• Targa arch (SS)
• Navigation lights
• Deck wash down system, salt water pump on bow
• Safety Equipment
• USCG Flare light
• 3 Spinlock Offshore PFDs
• 2 West Marine PFDs
• 1 Child PFD (non-inflatable)
• 2 Impact vests

Sails and Rigging

• Double spreader Aluminium mast
• PRO Furl Genoa roller furling
• Shaffer traveller and blocks
• Asymmetric Spinnaker in sock
• Spinnaker pole
• Manual boom vang
• Standing rigging (2013, 1x19 SS)
• Chain plates (SS, 5 replaced in 2024, 3 replaced in 2013)
• Knees inspected and found to be in good condition

Winches

• 2 x Lewmar 40 ST on mast
• 2 x LEWMAR ST plus 2 x LEWMAR 40 ST in cockpit
• Manual OB engine crane winch

Sails

• SHATTAUER Mainsail Dacron (2 reefs, 2013, little used, very good condition)
• SHATTAUER Genoa (120% with UV cover, 2013, lightly used)
• 100% JIB Dacron SHATTAUER (good condition, 2013)
• Asymmetric Spinnaker in sock (good condition)
• One storm jib (never used, like new)

Owner's Comments and Boat History

Starting in 2010, HEYHU underwent significant upgrades initiated by the original owners and completed in 2013 by past owners in preparation for extended cruising. Upgrades included:

• Chain plates removed and inspected
• Standing rigging replaced
• Full complement of electronics installed
• Electrical system rewired
• New main and jib sails
• New seacocks and hoses
• Other equipment replaced as needed

Past inspections found the vessel to be structurally sound and in very good cosmetic condition, both interior and exterior. No significant issues were noted, and the vessel's systems and equipment are functioning as intended, complying with all USCG required standards. The engine is in good working order and running strong, with sails showing light use.

Purchased in December 2017 for cruising with a family of three in the Caribbean, HEYHU has proven to be a strong seaworthy boat. The wind vane performed exceptionally well, providing relief for the hydraulic autopilot during long passages. The boat has been kept in dry dock during hurricane seasons and has undergone cosmetic work and bottom painting in January 2024.

Major Upgrades and Works Performed Since 2017

• Full bottom sandblasting addressing blister issues, applied 3 coats of epoxy barrier with 3 coats of antifouling (new seachests, 2018)
• New propeller (Maxprop adjustable pitch, 2017)
• New shaft seal (PSS, 2017)
• Honda 2000i gas generator with propane adaptor (2017)
• New deck cushions (2018)
• New master cabin cushions (2018)
• Water maker (Sun Pure 35 GPH with 2 membranes, 220v, 2019)
• Deck new caulking (plugs and screws replaced as necessary, 2021)
• Wind generator (2018)
• New Jabsco seat and toilet pump (2019)
• Removable davits (Forespar, 2019)
• New 6 x AGM Batteries (Victron energy, 2022)
• New Victron Battery monitor (BMV 712 Smart, 2022)
• New battery/charger (Victron Multiplus)
• New flexible solar panel (100 watts, 2022)
• New inflatable dinghy (Highfield ultralite 290)
• New outboard engine (2 strokes, 9.9 HP Tohatsu, 2022)
• 5 new chain plates replaced plus 3 removed and inspected (2024)
• New plywood and floorboard repair in the heads (2024)
• New paint on cupboards, storage, and under seats (2024)
• Bottom paint done (January 2024)
• New raw water pump and engine hoses replaced (2024)
• New Renogy 30A MPPT solar charger controller (2024, to be installed)
• New flexible solar panel (110 Watts, 2024, to be installed)
• New high water bilge alarm and sensor (2024, to be installed)
• New halyards on storage (to be installed, 2024)

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents or surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.