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Little Harbor 58
Designer: Ted Hood  ·  Builder: Little Harbor  ·  First built: 1989
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About the Little Harbor 58

Designed by the renowned Ted Hood, this substantial cruising yacht represents classic New England yacht building at its finest. Little Harbor yachts earned their reputation through meticulous construction and seaworthy designs that prioritize safety and comfort over pure performance, making this model an excellent choice for serious offshore cruising. Built with traditional craftsmanship that Little Harbor was famous for, this yacht features robust construction methods that inspire confidence in challenging conditions. The design philosophy emphasizes blue-water capability, with generous beam and displacement characteristics typical of boats intended for extended ocean passages rather than weekend coastal sailing. The cockpit layout and deck plan reflect thoughtful consideration for shorthanded sailing, while the interior accommodations provide the comfort expected in a yacht of this caliber. Hood's design background, rooted in both racing success and practical cruising experience, shows through in the balanced sail plan and handling characteristics. While production numbers remained relatively limited, these yachts developed a devoted following among experienced sailors who valued build quality and seaworthiness above flashier alternatives. For buyers seeking a capable offshore cruiser with proven pedigree, this represents classic American yacht building during Little Harbor's prime years.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 58.00 ft / 17.68 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 47.75 ft / 14.55 m
Beam 16.17 ft / 4.93 m
Max Draft 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Min Draft 5.17 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 66,000.00 lb / 29,937 kg
Ballast 19,000.00 lb / 8,618 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ted Hood
Builder Little Harbor
First Built 1989
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
49.31
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.6
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 9.26
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 2.0
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