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LITTLE HARBOR · 1988

L'EQUIPE

53' (16.15m) ·Cruising Sailboat ·Freeport, United States
$375,000 USD

About this yacht

Ideal for the serious cruising couple or family seeking a proven bluewater passagemaker that can also navigate the ICW and shallow anchorages. Little Harbor 53s are rarely availableThis one's a beauty!.

Specifications

Length
53' (16.15m)
Beam
15' 1" (4.6m)
Max Draft
11' (3.35m)
Year built
1988
Builder
LITTLE HARBOR
Model
53 Ketch Rig
Type
Cruising Sailboat
Heads
2
Hull material
Fiberglass
Cruise speed
8 Knots
Engines
Yanmar 108hp 2228hrs
Status
Active
MLS ID
483693
INTRODUCTION +

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  
KEY SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS +
  • 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
ENGINE, MECHANICAL AND TANKAGE +
  • 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  
RECENT MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES +
  • 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)  
ACCOMMODATIONS AND LUXURY INTERIOR +
  • 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, SAILS AND DECK INVENTORY +
  • 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  
EXCLUSIONS +
  • The owner's personal effects are excluded from the sale.