LITTLE HARBOR 53 CC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 52.67 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 | 67.66 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 21.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 59.16 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 20 ft |
| FLforestay | 21.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,366.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 727.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,236.5 sq ft |
About the LITTLE HARBOR 53 CC
Aft cockpit version was also available.
The Little Harbor 53 CC is a substantial cruising yacht designed by Ted Hood and built by Little Harbor in 1985. With a hull count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of American yacht building, characterized by its robust construction and traditional cutter rig.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making vessel, given its high comfort ratio of 39.72 and significant displacement of 43200.0 lb.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 43200.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.72, and a full/long keel, the Little Harbor 53 CC is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering excellent stability and seakeeping abilities.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Tartan 4400 and the O'Day 42, as they share similar production eras, heavy displacement characteristics, and a focus on comfortable offshore cruising over high-performance racing.
Direct variant of the LITTLE HARBOR 53 CC
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 52.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LITTLE HARBOR 53 CCyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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