53' 1988 Little Harbor 53

• 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.