Ted Hood's Little Harbor 46 represents a sophisticated approach to bluewater cruising, combining the legendary designer's racing pedigree with serious offshore capability. Built between 1986 and 1992, this exclusive yacht saw only 21 hulls constructed, making it a rare find in today's market. The design showcases Hood's expertise through its purposeful proportions and thoughtful details. With a substantial displacement of 32,500 pounds and deep 10.16-foot draft, the boat tracks beautifully and maintains composure in challenging conditions. The cutter rig configuration provides excellent sail handling options for short-handed cruising, while the 966 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance across wind ranges. Built with fiberglass construction and featuring a keel/centerboard configuration with spade rudder, the Little Harbor 46 offers the unique advantage of shoal-water exploration while maintaining the directional stability crucial for ocean passages. The boat's comfort ratio of 39.01 indicates a motion that's comfortable for extended cruising, while the capsize screening value of 1.73 demonstrates excellent stability for offshore work. This yacht appeals to discerning sailors seeking a capable, well-built cruiser that can handle everything from coastal exploration to transoceanic passages with equal competence.
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What is the Little Harbor 46's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Little Harbor 46 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.24. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Little Harbor 46's comfort ratio?
The Little Harbor 46 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 39.01. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Little Harbor 46 safe for offshore sailing?
The Little Harbor 46 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.73. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Little Harbor 46?
The theoretical hull speed of the Little Harbor 46 is 8.10 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Little Harbor 46 weigh?
The Little Harbor 46 has a displacement of 32,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 45.67 ft.
Who designed the Little Harbor 46?
The Little Harbor 46 was designed by Ted Hood, first built in 1986.