LITTLE HARBOR 57
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 56.67 ft |
| LWL | 47.25 ft |
| Beam | 16.75 ft |
| Draft | 13 ft/ 5.75 ft min |
| Displacement | 54,000 lb |
| Ballast | 21,999.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 72 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 23.83 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 65.83 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 22.41 ft |
About the LITTLE HARBOR 57
Aft cockpit versions shown here.
The Little Harbor 57 is a rare, custom-built vessel designed by Ted Hood and constructed by Little Harbor Custom Yachts in 1983. With an unknown total hull count, this single-year production run represents a unique entry in the market, characterized by its substantial 54000.0 lb displacement and 16.75 ft beam.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over high-speed performance, given its high comfort ratio of 39.08 and heavy displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.78 and a high D/L ratio of 228.53, the hull form suggests strong offshore stability, though the single-year production and custom nature limit the breadth of long-term bluewater performance data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Tartan 4400 and the O'Day 42, as they share similar heavy-displacement, full-keel characteristics and were popular among owners seeking stable, comfortable cruising platforms in the 1980s.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LITTLE HARBOR 57 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 56.67ft 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 57yet 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.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a LITTLE HARBOR 57? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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