1988 Little Harbor 53

L’EQUIPE is an exceptional Little Harbor 53 center-cockpit sailing yacht crafted by the iconic Ted Hood. Blending blue-water performance with unparalleled luxury, this yacht features a reduced rig height that makes her ICW-friendly (Intercoastal Waterway). She boasts an extensive equipment list and a rich history of recent updates.

• Current Asking Price: US$ 375,000  
• Current Location: Freeport, ME  

Key Specifications & Dimensions

• Manufacturer / Designer: Little Harbor / Ted Hood  
• Model & Category: Little Harbor 53 / Ketch Rigged, Center Cockpit  
• Year Built: 1988  
• Length Overall (LOA): 53'  
• Length at Waterline (LWL): 42' 2"  
• Beam: 15' 1"  
• Displacement: 49,000 lbs.  
• Draft Capabilities: Minimum 5' 8" (Board Up) / Maximum 11' (Board Down)  
• Hull Construction: Hand-laid fiberglass hull with an Airex foam core and internal cast lead ballast  
• Deck Construction: Hand-laid fiberglass deck with a Divinycell core and 5/8" teak overlay  

Engine, Mechanical & Tankage

• Main Propulsion: 2009 Yanmar 108 HP diesel engine  
• Engine Hours: 2,228 hours (as of June 2026)  
• Cruising Speed: 8 knots  
• Auxiliary Power: Westerbeke 8KW generator showing 1,156 hours (2026)  
• Maneuverability: Integrated Sidepower bow thruster and a 3-blade Gori propeller with an overdrive system  
• Climate Control: Reverse-cycle marine air conditioning and heating system (approx. 30,000 BTUs)  
• Fuel Capacity: 175 gallons in molded-in fiberglass tanks  
• Water Capacity: 335 gallons in molded-in fiberglass tanks  
• Convenience Systems: Built-in oil change pump system serving both the main engine and generator  

Recent Maintenance & Upgrades

• Navigation & Electronics: Brand new Garmin Radar, Plotter, and GPS with AIS installed at the helm (2025)  
• Sails & Rigging: Quantum 135% Genoa added (2022) and the Reckmann headsail furler completely rebuilt (2025)  
• Centerboard System: Centerboard pennant and sheaves completely replaced (2025)  
• Canvas Upgrades: Bimini upgraded with new protective side enclosure sides (2022)  
• Electrical System: Bank of 8 house batteries replaced, delivering 1,050 amp hours (2022)  
• Safety Gear: Outfitted with a brand-new life raft packed in a convenient soft valise (2025)  

Accommodations & Luxury Interior

• Layout Configuration: 3 private staterooms and 2 heads with dedicated stall showers  
• Interior Finish: Premium-grade hand-crafted teak joinerwork paired with timeless teak and holly cabin soles  
• Main Saloon: Features a deep circular seating area to starboard around a custom teak dining table, a portside settee/berth, three Lexan hull ports on each side for an open feel, and a integrated 20-bottle wine locker  
• Master Stateroom (Aft): Configured with oversized twin berths to port and starboard, a central settee, cedar-lined hanging lockers, and a master head with marble countertops and an electric toilet upgrade (2018)  
• Guest Quarters (Forward): Offers two distinct guest cabins featuring upper/lower bunk arrangements, served by an electric guest head  
• Walk-Through Galley: Outfitted with Grunert 110v AC refrigeration/freezer compressors, a Frigoboat 12V secondary cooling unit, a separate bar fridge, a 4-burner stainless steel Force 10 propane stove with oven, a double stainless sink, and dedicated microwave and toaster spaces  
• Navigation Station: Full-sized, aft-facing nav desk adjacent to the companionway, integrating deep storage, full electrical panel access, and comprehensive helm instrumentation  
• Fore’c’sle Workspace: A massive forward storage locker acting as a tool shop, complete with a vise, power tools, shore power adapters, and a dedicated paint locker  

Rigging, Sails & Deck Inventory

• Rigging Configuration: Ketch rig architecture using Hood Stoway Spars, featuring an electric Stoway main mast and a manual Stoway mizzen mast  
• Rigging Hardware: Heavy-duty stainless steel rod rigging, a Navtec hydraulic boom vang and backstay, a removable inner forestay, and folding mast steps  
• Sail Wardrobe: Features a comprehensive mix including a Stoway main, Quantum 135% Genoa, 95% Yankee, 100% Jib, Stoway mizzen, fore staysail, MPS, Spinnaker, Gennaker with sock, and a storm staysail  
• Winch Package: Upgraded Barient self-tailing setup including (2) #32 electric primaries, (2) #32 electric main/outhaul winches, (2) #28 secondaries, and (4) #21 halyard winches  
• Deck Equipment: Outfitted with a 75 lb. CQR anchor backed by 250' of all-chain rode, a Maxwell 200H anchor windlass, a large teak cockpit table seating eight, cockpit cushions, a deck shower, and a rigid dinghy (no outboard)  
• Canvas Protection: Includes a protective dodger, a full bimini with enclosure sides, cockpit covers, and complete varnish protective covers stretching from stem to stern  

Electrical Systems

• Power Infrastructure: Dual-frequency 110v AC / 12v DC systems managed via a Bass custom switch panel, allowing flexible 50 or 60-cycle shore power connectivity  
• Charging & Inverters: Equipped with a 135-amp alternator for the house bank, a 55-amp engine alternator, a Freedom 10 Inverter, and an 80-amp battery charger backed by an Ample Power ESP system  
• Shore Connection: Supplied with two 50-amp shore power cords along with a full kit of shore adaptors and a waterproof 12v DC deck outlet 

Exclusions

The owner's personal effects are excluded from the sale.

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 his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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