The Little Harbor 51 stands as a definitive example of Ted Hood’s "heavy-displacement, shallow-draft" design philosophy. Introduced in the 1980s and constructed primarily at the Little Harbor yard in Taiwan, the 51 was engineered to provide the offshore security of a deep-keel yacht with the versatility of a centerboarder. This model evolved from the successful Little Harbor 50 and later informed the development of the 53 and 54, sharing a lineage defined by robust scantlings and an unwavering focus on owner-operated luxury. Unlike mass-produced cruisers of its era, the Little Harbor 51 was built as a semi-custom vessel, resulting in significant interior variations while maintaining a consistent, sea-kindly hull form.
Little Harbor 51 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Little Harbor
- Model
- 51
- Builder
- Little Harbor Yachts
- Designer
- Ted Hood
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1990 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 2 | $475,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 6 | $399,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | $437,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 | $399,000 |
Price Reduction Insights
20.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 0.3% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoon 51 | 50.36' | $1,349,000 | 56 | 30 |
| Bavaria Cruiser 51 | 49.21' | $234,437 | 48 | 29 |
| Bristol 35.5 | 35.5' | $44,000 | 29 | 6 |
| Formosa 51 | 50.83' | $121,349 | 20 | 7 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 51 | 51.16' | $524,243 | 17 | 3 |
| Bristol 41.1 | 41.14' | $74,499 | 17 | 3 |
| Little Harbor 51 | $399,000 | 15 | 5 | |
| Wauquiez Hood 38 | 38.06' | $59,800 | 11 | 2 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 51 | 50.83' | $161,240 | 8 | 2 |
| Little Harbor 44 | 44.33' | $149,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $399,000 | 15 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Little Harbor 51 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Little Harbor 51 over the past 12 months is $399,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Little Harbor 51 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 15 Little Harbor 51 listings over the past 12 months, with 5 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Little Harbor 51 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Little Harbor 51 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Do Little Harbor 51 listings get price reductions?
- About 20% of Little Harbor 51 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 0.3% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Little Harbor 51?
- Comparable models include the Lagoon 51, Bavaria Cruiser 51, Bristol 35.5. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.