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HOOD 37 (LITTLE HARBOR 37)

HOOD 37 (LITTLE HARBOR 37)

Little Harbor Yachts🇺🇸· Design: Ted Hood
1964–19655 built
$2.7K – $7.3K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead YawlFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA37 ft
LWL25.5 ft
Beam10.5 ft
Draft5.1 ft
Displacement14,600 lb
Ballast4,200.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.8 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height44.3 ft
Jforetriangle base14 ft
Pmainsail luff38.3 ft
Emainsail foot15 ft
PYmizzen luff16.42 ft
EYmizzen foot6.94 ft
FLforestay14 ft
Mainsail620.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)310.1 sq ft
Spinnaker527.2 sq ft

About the HOOD 37 (LITTLE HARBOR 37)

Sloop or Yawl. Later known as BLACKWATCH 37(TARTAN).

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Ted Hood and built by Little Harbor Yachts, the Hood 37 (also known as the Little Harbor 37) is a rare vessel with only 5 hulls built between 1964 and 1965. Its scarcity and specific production window make it a unique collector's item rather than a common market model.

Best for:
This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a rare, heavy-displacement classic with a masthead yawl rig, likely appealing to those who value historical pedigree and low-maintenance simplicity over high-performance racing.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 14600.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.72, the boat exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for bluewater cruising.
Comparables:
Comparable to other mid-1960s American heavy-displacement cruising yachts like the Tartan 37 or O'Day 36, these boats share similar beam and displacement characteristics aimed at comfortable coastal and offshore cruising.

Performance

Comfort34.0
Capsize1.72
SA/Disp17.6
Disp/Len393
Bal/Disp28.8

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 37ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$2.7K – $7.3K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

1 reported issues across 1 systems for the HOOD 37 (LITTLE HARBOR 37), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 critical
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Used sails that fit the HOOD 37 (LITTLE HARBOR 37)

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