Ted Hood's Little Harbor 63 represents the pinnacle of American luxury cruising yacht design from the late 1980s. This substantial fiberglass ketch, stretching nearly 64 feet overall with a waterline length of 48.67 feet, was purpose-built for serious offshore cruising and extended liveaboard adventures. The masthead ketch rig provides excellent sail handling options for shorthanded cruising, while the generous beam of 17.25 feet creates spacious accommodations below. With 27,000 pounds of ballast in her 65,000-pound displacement, this yacht offers the stability and seaworthiness that offshore sailors demand. The deep 12.5-foot draft and keel/centerboard configuration provide exceptional windward performance while allowing access to shoal waters when the board is raised. Hood's design philosophy emphasized comfort and capability over pure speed, evident in the conservative comfort ratio of 42.56 and capsize screening value of 1.72. The generous sail area of 1,936 square feet ensures respectable performance in light air, while the robust construction and thoughtful proportions make this yacht equally at home crossing oceans or exploring remote anchorages. First launched in 1988, the Little Harbor 63 remains a sought-after platform for discriminating cruisers seeking proven offshore capability.
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What is the Little Harbor 63's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Little Harbor 63 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.25. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Little Harbor 63's comfort ratio?
The Little Harbor 63 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 42.56. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Little Harbor 63 safe for offshore sailing?
The Little Harbor 63 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.72. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Little Harbor 63?
The theoretical hull speed of the Little Harbor 63 is 9.35 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Little Harbor 63 weigh?
The Little Harbor 63 has a displacement of 65,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 63.83 ft.
Who designed the Little Harbor 63?
The Little Harbor 63 was designed by Ted Hood, first built in 1988.