Designed by legendary naval architect Ted Hood and launched in 1989, this substantial cruising yacht represents the pinnacle of Little Harbor's commitment to offshore capability and traditional craftsmanship. Built with fiberglass construction and stretching 54 feet overall with a 43.17-foot waterline, the design emphasizes seaworthiness over pure speed, making it an ideal choice for serious bluewater cruising. The boat's impressive 62,359-pound displacement and deep 12.10-foot draft provide exceptional stability and tracking ability in challenging conditions. With 19,000 pounds of ballast and a comfortable 56.38 comfort ratio, long passages become manageable rather than enduring tests. The masthead sloop rig carries 1,272 square feet of sail area, offering respectable performance while maintaining easy handling for shorthanded crews. Hood's design philosophy shines through in the boat's moderate sail area to displacement ratio of 13, prioritizing reliability over racing performance. The low capsize screening formula of 1.52 demonstrates excellent stability characteristics essential for offshore work. With a theoretical hull speed of 8.80 knots, this yacht delivers the steady, predictable performance that has made Little Harbor synonymous with quality cruising vessels capable of handling whatever the ocean presents.
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What is the Little Harbor 54's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Little Harbor 54 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 13. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Little Harbor 54's comfort ratio?
The Little Harbor 54 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 56.38. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Little Harbor 54 safe for offshore sailing?
The Little Harbor 54 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.52. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Little Harbor 54?
The theoretical hull speed of the Little Harbor 54 is 8.80 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Little Harbor 54 weigh?
The Little Harbor 54 has a displacement of 62,359.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 54.00 ft.
Who designed the Little Harbor 54?
The Little Harbor 54 was designed by Ted Hood, first built in 1989.