LITTLE HARBOR 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.75 ft |
| LWL | 42.17 ft |
| Beam | 15.08 ft |
| Draft | 11.5 ft/ 5.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 43,200 lb |
| Ballast | 18,001.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 65.7 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 21.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 58.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 21.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,293.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 706.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,200.7 sq ft |
About the LITTLE HARBOR 50
All Little Harbor's were built on a semi-custom basis so details vary.
Designed by Ted Hood and built by Little Harbor Yachts (USA) in 1982, the Little Harbor 50 is a substantial, heavy-displacement cruising sloop. With a displacement of 43200.0 lb and a beam of 15.08 ft, it represents a robust, traditional approach to offshore comfort and stability.
- Best for:
- This vessel is ideally suited for serious bluewater cruisers and couples seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making yacht, as evidenced by the high frequency of bow thruster and davit installations for handling large tenders and anchoring in tight spots.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 257.17, a capsize ratio of 1.72, and a full/long keel, the boat exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping abilities, making it well-regarded for long-distance cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other heavy-displacement, full-keel designs from the early 1980s such as the Tartan 4200 or O'Day 42, the LH 50 shares a focus on motion comfort and traditional sailing characteristics over high-performance planing.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the LITTLE HARBOR 50, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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