LITTLE HARBOR 63
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 63.83 ft |
| LWL | 48.67 ft |
| Beam | 17.25 ft |
| Draft | 12.5 ft/ 6.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 65,000 lb |
| Ballast | 27,001 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 76 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 26.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 66.25 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 20.5 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 38.5 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 13 ft |
| FLforestay | 26.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,740.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 1,007 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,711.9 sq ft |
About the LITTLE HARBOR 63
Designed by Ted Hood and built by Little Harbor in 1988, the Little Harbor 63 is a substantial masthead ketch with a displacement of 65000.0 lb. With a hull count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of heavy-displacement cruising yacht construction.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability, as indicated by its high Comfort ratio of 42.56 and D/L ratio of 251.7.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a Capsize ratio of 1.72 and a robust displacement of 65000.0 lb, the Little Harbor 63 demonstrates strong inherent stability and offshore suitability for bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Ted Hood designs and heavy-displacement ketches from the late 1980s, such as the Tartan 4200 or similar full-keel vessels, due to the shared emphasis on seakeeping and traditional hull forms.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LITTLE HARBOR 63 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 63.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LITTLE HARBOR 63yet 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 63? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
Similar Sailboats
Which engine powers your LITTLE HARBOR 63?
We haven't confirmed the engine for this model yet. If you own or know one, tell us — as owners report in, we build an accurate picture over time.
Brands sometimes mentioned for this model: Beta Marine — is it one of these?
Already know your engine? Search all engines → to find its exact parts.
Used sails that fit the LITTLE HARBOR 63
Checking eBay for sails sized to this boat's rig…