facebook
Next Generation Yachting
Login
SearchSearch

Little Harbor 53 "L'EQUIPE" Yacht for Sale

YEAR : 1988 | ASKING PRICE : 375,000
Freeport, ME, US

2 views

Little Harbor 53 "L'EQUIPE"

Yacht for Sale
YEAR : 1988
ASKING PRICE : 375,000
Freeport, ME, US

2 views

L'EQUIPE 1988 Little Harbor 53 Yacht For Sale in Freeport ME
View 28 Photos
Asking Price

375,000 / ACTIVE

Contact Broker

Nicolas Guitard

Nicolas Guitard

Yacht Broker & Director

Miami Beach, FL, US

Overview

This Little Harbor 53 is in top-notch condition and, unique to her breed, has a reduced rig height, making her Intercoastal Waterway capable. Three-cabin, light-filled teak interior with full galley provides for a comfortable cruising experience.

Highlights

  • Manufacturer
    Little Harbor
  • Model
    53
  • Year
    1988
  • LOA
    53 ft - 16.15 meter
  • Beam
    15 ft - 4.57 meter
  • Draft - max
    11 ft - 3.35 meter
  • Engine Brand
    Yanmar
  • Engine Hours
    2228
  • Number of Rooms
    3

Basic Information

  • Category
    Sail
  • Condition
    Used
  • Location
    Freeport, ME, US
  • Vessel Name
    L'EQUIPE
  • Boat Type
    Cruiser
  • Hull Material
    Fiberglass
  • Hull Type
    Monohull
  • Hull Color
    Dark Blue
  • HIN:
    LHB53010A888
  • Designer:
    Ted Hood
  • Flag of Registry
    US
  • Available for sale in U.S. waters
    Yes

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length
    53 ft - 16.15 meter
  • LOA:
    53 ft - 16.15 meter
  • Beam:
    15 ft - 4.57 meter
  • Draft - max:
    11 ft - 3.35 meter

Engine

  • Make:
    Yanmar
  • Engine(s):
    1
  • Hours:
    2228
  • Cruise Speed:
    9 MPH
  • Engine Type:
    Inboard
  • Fuel Type:
    Diesel
  • Horsepower:
    108 (Individual), 108 (combined)

Accommodations

  • Total Cabins:
    3
  • Total Berths:
    6
  • Total Sleeps:
    6
  • Total Heads:
    2

Descriptions

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 (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 & 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 


Exclusions

The owner's personal effects are excluded from the sale.

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com



Disclaimers

Next Generation Yachting offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. Next Generation Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Wellington Yacht Partners . She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

Location

Contact Broker

Nicolas Guitard

Nicolas Guitard

Yacht Broker & Director

Miami Beach, FL, US

Schedule a Tour of Little Harbor 53 "L'EQUIPE"

Contact our team to schedule a private showing.

Generating PDF

×Close

Contact Us

Contact Details

Next Generation Yachting

1800 Purdy Avenue
Suite CU-M
Miami Beach, FL 33139

+1 786.246.9873

[email protected]

Online Inquiry



 

Yachts for Sale By Brand


  1. Absolute Yachts For Sale
  2. Admiral Yachts for sale
  3. Alva Catamarans For Sale
  4. Amel Sailing Yachts For Sale
  5. Astondoa Yachts For Sale
  6. Atlantis Yachts For Sale
  7. Axopar Boats For Sale
  8. Azimut Yachts For Sale
  9. Baglietto Yachts for sale
  10. Bali Catamarans For Sale
  11. Bavaria Sailing Yachts For Sale
  12. Beneteau Sailing Yachts For Sale
  13. Benetti Yachts For Sale
  14. Boston Whaler Boats For Sale
  15. Cabo Yachts For Sale
  16. Canados Yachts For Sale
  17. Catana Catamarans For Sale
  18. Cigarette Boats For Sale
  19. CNB Sailing Yachts For Sale
  20. Contender Boats For Sale
  21. Cruisers Yachts for sale
  22. De Antonio Yachts For Sale
  23. Fairline Yachts For Sale
  24. Ferretti Yachts For Sale
  25. Fjord Boats For Sale
  26. Fleming Yachts For Sale
  27. Fountaine Pajot Catamarans For Sale
  28. Galeon Yachts For Sale
  29. Grand Soleil Sailing Yachts For Sale
  30. Guy Couach Yachts For Sale
  31. Hampton Yachts For Sale
  32. Hanse Sailing Yachts For Sale
  33. Hanse Sailing Yachts For Sale
  34. Hatteras Yachts For Sale
  35. HCB Boats For Sale
  36. Hinckley Boats For Sale
  37. Horizon Power Catamarans For Sale
  38. Horizon Yachts For Sale
  39. Hylas Sailing Yachts For Sale
  40. Intrepid Boats For Sale
  41. ISA Yachts For Sale
  42. Island Packet Sailing Yachts For Sale
  43. Jeanneau Sailing Yachts For Sale
  44. Jongert Sailing Yachts For Sale
  45. Lagoon Catamarans For Sale
  46. Lazzara Yachts For Sale
  47. Lazzara Yachts For Sale
  48. Leopard Yachts For Sale
  49. Majesty Yachts for sale
  50. Mangusta Yachts For Sale
  51. Maritimo Yachts For Sale
  52. Maritimo Yachts For Sale
  53. Marlow Yachts For Sale
  54. Midnight Express Boats For Sale
  55. Monte Carlo Yachts For Sale
  56. MTI Boats For Sale
  57. NorTech Boats For Sale
  58. Nordhavn Yachts for sale
  59. Numarine Yachts For Sale
  60. Ocean Alexander Yachts For Sale
  61. Ocean Alexander Yachts For Sale
  62. Oyster Sailing Yachts For Sale
  63. Pardo Yachts For Sale
  64. Pershing Yachts For Sale
  65. Prestige Yachts For Sale
  66. Princess Yachts For Sale
  67. Riva Yachts For Sale
  68. Riviera Yachts For Sale
  69. Robertson Caine Catamarans For Sale
  70. Sanlorenzo Yachts For Sale
  71. Sea Ray Yachts For Sale
  72. Sea Vee boats For Sale
  73. Viking Yachts For Sale
  74. Sea Vee boats For Sale
  75. Sunreef Catamarans For Sale
  76. Sunseeker Yachts For Sale
  77. Tiara Yachts For Sale
  78. Viking Yachts For Sale
  79. Westport Yachts For Sale
  80. Yellowfin Boats For Sale
Close Success

Thank You


If you would like to improve your browsing experience and save your preferences, sign up or log in to your account.

Top