L'Equipe | Little Harbor | 53 Ketch Rig

Freeport, ME, US

Little Harbor 53 view of forward port quarter.

Little Harbor 53 view of starboard side deck.

Little Harbor 53 view of starboard deck looking aft.

Little Harbor 53 view of cockpit from starboard.

Little Harbor 53 view of cockpit liiking forward.

Little Harbor 53 view of main salon with curved settee and table.

Little Harbor 53 view of bar area in salon.

Little Harbor 53 image of galley looking aft from salon.

Little Harbor 53 view of galley looking aft with counters and storage.

Little Harbor 53 image of oven and stove in galley.

Little Harbor 53 image of galley freezer and storage.

Little Harbor 53 view of galley fridge cabinet.

Little Harbor 53 view of galley looking forward with microwave and storage.

Little Harbor 53 image of sink in galley.

Little Harbor 53 image of galley looking forward to salon.

Little Harbor 53 image of primary stateroom with two berths.

Little Harbor 53 image of head with sink and cabinet.

Little Harbor 53 view of head and vanity.

Little Harbor 53 image of forward shower.

Little Harbor 53 view of guest cabin forward to forepeak.

Little Harbor 53 forward guest cabin berths.

Little Harbor 53 view of guest cabin leading to head.

Little Harbor 53 view of forward guest head.

Little Harbor 53 view of main salon looking aft.

Little Harbor 53 image of nav station located port aft.

Little Harbor 53 image of nav station desk and instruments.

Little Harbor 53 detailed image of nav area.

Little Harbor 53 image of forepeak storage.

Little Harbor 53 image of Yanmar engine.

Little Harbor 53 image of foredeck under sail.

Little Harbor 53 image of cockpit under sail.

Little Harbor 53 view of cockpit seating underway.

Little Harbor 53 image of transom from below.

About

1988 Little Harbor 53 Ketch Rig – L’EQUIPE

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 Location: Freeport, ME

Key Specifications & 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 & 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 & Upgrades

Navigation & Electronics: Brand new Garmin Radar, Plotter, and GPS with AIS installed at the helm (2023)

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 & 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 & 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

Electrical Systems

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

Specifications:

Length:

53ft
Beam:

15.1
Draft:

5.8
Year:

1988
Hull Type:

Fiberglass