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)
Design Comments
Arrangement aboard the Passagemaker Lite 80 is somewhat different than the PL 46 and 56 due to its greater size. In this case, I raised sole in the main living area to about 8" (203.2mm) above DWL to allow for extensive integral tankage below the waterline in the correct longitudinal position. The forward section of the boat is given over to staterooms with dinghy storage above. I moved the pilothouse from the foredeck to above the saloon to increase visibility from the helm. The 80 does have an aft engineroom similar to the PL 46 and 56.
The possibilities for ocean-crossing performance with the PL 80 are impressive. With a pair of 3306 Caterpillar engines producing a maximum 355 BHP, top speed is about 14.5 knots. At 12 knots, range is 3,400 miles (5,471.8 km). 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.
Passagemaker Lite 80