L'Equipe | Little Harbor | 53 Ketch Rig

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

L'Equipe | Little Harbor | 53 Ketch Rig

$375,000

Freeport, ME, US