The Little Harbor 53 represents a pinnacle of the "American semi-custom" cruising era, embodying Ted Hood’s philosophy of heavy-displacement, shoal-draft performance. Built primarily at the Ted Hood-owned yard in Taiwan, the 53 was designed as a robust blue-water voyager capable of crossing oceans while maintaining a draft shallow enough to navigate the Bahamas or the U.S. East Coast’s Intracoastal Waterway. This model is an evolution within the Little Harbor range, often sharing design DNA with the Little Harbor 52 and the later 54, which utilized similar hull volumes but offered variations in transom style and interior arrangements. As a "heavyweight" in its class, the 53 is characterized by its massive hull volume, meticulously crafted teak joinery, and a sophisticated centerboard system that bridges the gap between a stable cruising keel and a deep-draft racing foil.
Little Harbor 53 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Little Harbor
- Model
- 53
- Builder
- Little Harbor Yachts
- Designer
- Ted Hood
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1984 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $494,791 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nauticat 33 | 33.17' | $74,000 | 57 | 28 |
| Bristol 35.5 | 35.5' | $44,000 | 29 | 6 |
| Moody 54 | 53.92' | $529,544 | 28 | 11 |
| Oyster Yachts 53 | 53' | $450,000 | 17 | 10 |
| Hans Christian 43 | 42.62' | $199,900 | 17 | 2 |
| Little Harbor 51 | 50.58' | $399,000 | 15 | 5 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 53 | 53.94' | $420,074 | 10 | 2 |
| Little Harbor 44 | 44.33' | $149,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Mason 53 | 53.5' | $147,259 | 7 | 3 |
| Alden 54 | 54.08' | $395,957 | 5 | 1 |
| Little Harbor 53 | $494,791 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $494,791 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Little Harbor 53 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Little Harbor 53 over the past 12 months is $494,791. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Little Harbor 53 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Little Harbor 53 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Little Harbor 53 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Little Harbor 53 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Little Harbor 53?
- Comparable models include the Nauticat 33, Bristol 35.5, Moody 54. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.