2000 2000 Hunter Passage 450

Step below and you’re greeted by that signature Hunter “great room” feel—huge salon windows, generous headroom, and a layout that actually works underway. The U-shaped galley is tucked securely to port with deep double sinks, great refrigeration, and plenty of bracing points for cooking on passage. On deck, the cockpit is one of the biggest in this size range, with wide coamings and a folding table that makes it an outdoor saloon at anchor. The arch-mounted mainsheet keeps lines clear of the cockpit, while the walk-through transom and swim platform make dinghy transfers and water access easy, even for less mobile crew or pets.

This Passage 450 is particularly well suited to the protected yet varied waters around its current home port. The moderate draft opens up creek and river anchorages where deeper fin-keel cruisers can’t venture, while the roomy cockpit and stable hull form shine on those longer daysails between harbors. Large tankage, plenty of storage, and true liveaboard comforts make it ideal for seasonal cruising in an area where weather can change quickly and marina space may be limited. When a front rolls through, you’ll appreciate the secure center cockpit, strong ground tackle handling area, and easy access to systems for quick checks at the dock or on the hook.