Passagemaker Lite design series is yacht designer Tad Roberts' modern lightweight fuel-efficient re-statement of the fast seaworthy long-range power cruiser.

Design Catalogue

Passagemaker Lite 39

There is a fairly large gap between theoretical fuel consumption and actual (ocean crossing) use. Let’s look a little more closely at real fuel consumption.

  • Construction: Cold-molded, Aluminum
    LOA: 39' 5"
    LWL: 38' 4"
    Beam: 11' 0"
    Draft: 3' 0"
    Displacement: 20,000 lbs (half-load)
    Fuel: 600 US gallons
    Fresh Water: 140 US gallons
    Power: John Deere 4045 135 Horse Power @ 2,500RPM
    Speed: 9 - 10 knots (cruise)

Passagemaker Lite 41

The PL 41 has developed over a number of years in close cooperation with a client who plans to use the boat for extensive cruising based in Southern Norway.

  • Construction: Cold-molded, Aluminum
    LOA: 39' 5"
    LWL: 38' 4"
    Beam: 11' 0"
    Draft: 3' 0"
    Displacement: 20,000 lbs (half-load)
    Fuel: 600 US gallons
    Fresh Water: 140 US gallons
    Power: John Deere 4045 135 Horse Power @ 2,500RPM
    Speed: 9 - 10 knots (cruise)

Passagemaker Lite 46

Another feature is the aft engineroom; there is no having to live around, or on top of, engines. The main machinery is completely isolated by a full-height watertight bulkhead.

  • Construction: Cold-molded, Aluminum
    LOA: 46' 0"
    LWL: 45' 0"
    Beam: 11' 6"
    Draft: 2' 10"
    Displacement: 29,000 lbs
    Fuel: 860 US gallons
    Fresh Water: 200 US gallons
    Power: 2 perkins M65 59 Horse Power @ 2,600RPM
    Speed: 11.5 knots (top), 10 knots (cruise)

Passagemaker Lite 46plus

Passagemaker Lite Ataraxia is a Passagemaker Lite 46 plus, the "plus" indicating increased length for added interior volume over the original 46' design. She is built of fiberglass sheathed Japanese Cedar strip-planking on NC cut station molds.

  • Construction: Cold-molded
    LOA: 48' 6"
    LWL: 45' 0"
    Beam: 11' 6"
    Draft: 2' 10"
    Displacement: 29,000 lbs
    Fuel: 860 US gallons
    Fresh Water: 200 US gallons
    Power: 2 perkins M65 59 Horse Power @ 2,600RPM
    Speed: 11.5 knots (top), 10 knots (cruise), 8+ knots (ocean crossing)

Passagemaker Lite 56

The helmsman is only a couple of steps away from line handling when docking the boat. All the way forward is another well deck, this one for safety while handling ground tackle.

  • Construction: Cold-molded, Aluminum
    LOA: 56' 0"
    LWL: 55' 0"
    Beam: 13' 0"
    Draft: 3' 6"
    Displacement: 51,000 lbs
    Fuel: 1,100 US gallons
    Fresh Water: 400 US gallons
    Power: 2 John Deere 75 Horse Power 4045DFMs
    Speed: 11.5 knots (top), 10 knots (cruise)

Passagemaker Lite 80

The possibilities for ocean-crossing performance with the PL 80 are impressive. With good weather, a West Coast (U.S.)-to-Hawaii crossing could be made in less than eight days, and the 2,550 miles (4,103.8 km) from Bermuda to the Canary Islands can be completed in under nine.

  • Construction: Cold-molded, Aluminum
    LOA: 80' 0"
    LWL: 76' 3"
    Beam: 17' 6"
    Draft: 5' 0"
    Displacement: 145,000 lbs
    Fuel: 4,400 US gallons
    Fresh Water: 600 US gallons
    Power: 2 Caterpillar 3306B 3355 Horse Power @ 2,200RPM
    Speed: 14.5 knots (top), 12.5 knots (cruise)
Passagemaker Lite 39 Passagemaker Lite 39
Passagemaker Lite 41 Passagemaker Lite 41
Passagemaker Lite 46 Passagemaker Lite 46
Passagemaker Lite 46plus Passagemaker Lite 46plus
Passagemaker Lite 46 Passagemaker Lite 56
Passagemaker Lite 80 Passagemaker Lite 80