1996 Little Harbor 51 Pilothouse

“¾ Time” is an exceptional and capable Ted Hood design that completed a circumnavigation from November 2016 to April 2018. This boat is for a discerning owner looking for a ‘turn-key’ bluewater cruiser of the highest pedigree. With all controls conveniently positioned, this vessel is specifically designed for shorthanded sailing, and most of the recent circumnavigation was done solo. Since her return to the Chesapeake, she has been continually upgraded and maintained and remains ready for crossing oceans. The entire interior was refinished in Bali in 2017. This Little Harbor 51 draws just 6 feet with the centerboard up and has a draft of 13’6” with the board down, providing exceptional upwind performance.The pilothouse design offers comfort and protection from foul weather whether cruising or relaxing dockside.

Highlights

• New cockpit and pilothouse cushions (new 2025)
• Light fixtures in galley and heads were upgraded in 2025
• Midstay (new 2025)
• Backstay hydraulic cylinders factory (refurbished 2024)
• 12 inch Raymarine Axiom Pro in pilothouse (new 2024)
• 9 inch Raymarine Axiom Pro in cockpit (new 2024)
• 1200 amp hours of lithium batteries (new 2024)
• Hydraulic Vang (rebuilt  2024)
• Navtec hydraulic control panel factory refurbished (2021)
• Bow Thruster battery (new 2023)
• Engine start battery (new 2024)
• Anchor windlass motor replaced (new 2024)
• New bilge pump (2024)
• Morse engine control and cables (new 2024)
• Masthead VHF antenna (new 2024)
• Hood stowaway furling system upgraded with 3/4 hp motor (vice 1/2 hp) (new 2022)
• Hood stowaway upper swivel rebuilt (2022)
• Yanmar 4LHA 160hp, approx. 2850 hours (new 2015)
• Hull newly painted in 2020 - Awlgrip, Island Turquoise

The boat is currently in the water in Hampton, Virginia. A showing will not disappoint. Contact Nathan Hesse for more information.