1988 Little Harbor 53 53'

Price

$375,000

~ $2,798.mo

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Overall Length

53 ft

Location

Freeport Maine United States

Category

Sail

Year

1988

Name

L'EQUIPE

Model

53

Fuel Tank Capacity

175 Gallons

Beam

15' 1"

Minimum Draft

5' 8"

LOA

53'

Displacement

49,000

Cabin Count

3

Head Count

2

Fresh Water Capacity

335 Gallons

Engine

2009 Yanmar Diesel Inboard 108Hp 0Kw 2,228Hrs

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Description

L’EQUIPE is an exceptional Little Harbor 53 center-cockpit sailing yacht crafted by the iconic Ted Hood. Blending blue-water performance with unparalleled luxury, this yacht features a reduced rig height that makes her ICW-friendly (Intercoastal Waterway). She boasts an extensive equipment list and a rich history of recent updates.

Current Asking Price: US$ 375,000
Current Location: Freeport, ME

United Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Wellington Yacht Partners. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Manufacturer / Designer: Little Harbor / Ted Hood
Model & Category: Little Harbor 53 / Ketch Rigged, Center Cockpit
Year Built: 1988
Length Overall (LOA): 53'
Length at Waterline (LWL): 42' 2"
Beam: 15' 1"
Displacement: 49,000 lbs.
Draft Capabilities: Minimum 5' 8" (Board Up) / Maximum 11' (Board Down)
Hull Construction: Hand-laid fiberglass hull with an Airex foam core and internal cast lead ballast
Deck Construction: Hand-laid fiberglass deck with a Divinycell core and 5/8" teak overlay

Main Propulsion: 2009 Yanmar 108 HP diesel engine
Engine Hours: 2,228 hours (as of June 2026)
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Auxiliary Power: Westerbeke 8KW generator showing 1,156 hours (2026)
Maneuverability: Integrated Sidepower bow thruster and a 3-blade Gori propeller with an overdrive system
Climate Control: Reverse-cycle marine air conditioning and heating system (approx. 30,000 BTUs)
Fuel Capacity: 175 gallons in molded-in fiberglass tanks
Water Capacity: 335 gallons in molded-in fiberglass tanks
Convenience Systems: Built-in oil change pump system serving both the main engine and generator

Navigation & Electronics: Brand new Garmin Radar, Plotter, and GPS with AIS installed at the helm (2025)
Sails & Rigging: Quantum 135% Genoa added (2022) and the Reckmann headsail furler completely rebuilt (2025)
Centerboard System: Centerboard pennant and sheaves completely replaced (2025)
Canvas Upgrades: Bimini upgraded with new protective side enclosure sides (2022)
Electrical System: Bank of 8 house batteries replaced, delivering 1,050 amp hours (2022)
Safety Gear: Outfitted with a brand-new life raft packed in a convenient soft valise (2025)

Layout Configuration: 3 private staterooms and 2 heads with dedicated stall showers
Interior Finish: Premium-grade hand-crafted teak joinerwork paired with timeless teak and holly cabin soles
Main Saloon: Features a deep circular seating area to starboard around a custom teak dining table, a portside settee/berth, three Lexan hull ports on each side for an open feel, and a integrated 20-bottle wine locker
Master Stateroom (Aft): Configured with oversized twin berths to port and starboard, a central settee, cedar-lined hanging lockers, and a master head with marble countertops and an electric toilet upgrade (2018)
Guest Quarters (Forward): Offers two distinct guest cabins featuring upper/lower bunk arrangements, served by an electric guest head
Walk-Through Galley: Outfitted with Grunert 110v AC refrigeration/freezer compressors, a Frigoboat 12V secondary cooling unit, a separate bar fridge, a 4-burner stainless steel Force 10 propane stove with oven, a double stainless sink, and dedicated microwave and toaster spaces
Navigation Station: Full-sized, aft-facing nav desk adjacent to the companionway, integrating deep storage, full electrical panel access, and comprehensive helm instrumentation
Fore’c’sle Workspace: A massive forward storage locker acting as a tool shop, complete with a vise, power tools, shore power adapters, and a dedicated paint locker

Rigging Configuration: Ketch rig architecture using Hood Stoway Spars, featuring an electric Stoway main mast and a manual Stoway mizzen mast
Rigging Hardware: Heavy-duty stainless steel rod rigging, a Navtec hydraulic boom vang and backstay, a removable inner forestay, and folding mast steps
Sail Wardrobe: Features a comprehensive mix including a Stoway main, Quantum 135% Genoa, 95% Yankee, 100% Jib, Stoway mizzen, fore staysail, MPS, Spinnaker, Gennaker with sock, and a storm staysail
Winch Package: Upgraded Barient self-tailing setup including (2) #32 electric primaries, (2) #32 electric main/outhaul winches, (2) #28 secondaries, and (4) #21 halyard winches
Deck Equipment: Outfitted with a 75 lb. CQR anchor backed by 250' of all-chain rode, a Maxwell 200H anchor windlass, a large teak cockpit table seating eight, cockpit cushions, a deck shower, and a rigid dinghy (no outboard)
Canvas Protection: Includes a protective dodger, a full bimini with enclosure sides, cockpit covers, and complete varnish protective covers stretching from stem to stern

Power Infrastructure: Dual-frequency 110v AC / 12v DC systems managed via a Bass custom switch panel, allowing flexible 50 or 60-cycle shore power connectivity
Charging & Inverters: Equipped with a 135-amp alternator for the house bank, a 55-amp engine alternator, a Freedom 10 Inverter, and an 80-amp battery charger backed by an Ample Power ESP system
Shore Connection: Supplied with two 50-amp shore power cords along with a full kit of shore adaptors and a waterproof 12v DC deck outlet

The owner's personal effects are excluded from the sale.

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