The Little Harbor 42 is a rare, pedigree performance cruiser that captures the transition of Ted Hood’s design philosophy from the custom racing-keelboats of the 1960s into the refined, semi-custom blue-water yachts of the 1980s. With only approximately six units ever produced between 1987 and 1989, the 42 occupies a "sweet spot" in the Little Harbor lineup, offering the same level of over-engineered construction and offshore capability as its larger 50-plus-foot siblings but in a hull manageable for a solo sailor or a couple. Built primarily at high-quality yards in Taiwan under Hood’s direct oversight, the model exemplifies the Ted Hood design legacy of heavy-displacement hulls paired with retractable centerboards, allowing for deep-ocean stability and shoal-draft access to shallow coastal regions.
Little Harbor 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Little Harbor
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Little Harbor Yachts
- Designer
- Ted Hood
- Number Built
- 6
- Production Year(s)
- 1987 - 1989
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $199,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour 42 | 42.25' | $51,663 | 32 | 11 |
| Bristol 35.5 | 35.5' | $44,000 | 29 | 6 |
| Bristol 41.1 | 41.14' | $74,499 | 17 | 3 |
| Little Harbor 51 | 50.58' | $399,000 | 15 | 5 |
| Valiant 42 | 42' | $299,999 | 14 | 9 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 | 42.75' | $259,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Wauquiez Hood 38 | 38.06' | $59,800 | 11 | 2 |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Little Harbor 44 | 44.33' | $149,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Comfortina 42 | 42.19' | $206,163 | 7 | 3 |
| Little Harbor 42 | $199,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $199,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Little Harbor 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Little Harbor 42 over the past 12 months is $199,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Little Harbor 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Little Harbor 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Little Harbor 42?
- Comparable models include the Endeavour 42, Bristol 35.5, Bristol 41.1. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.