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Little Harbor 44
PHRF
108-111
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The Little Harbor 44 is an American sailboat that was designed by Ted Hood and first built in 1983.[1]

Production

The Little Harbor 44 was produced from 1983-1987 by Little Harbor Custom Yachts in Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States.[2] Little Harbor was owned by the boat's designer, Ted Hood.[3] Fifteen Little Harbor 44s were built. The boats were built for Little Harbor by Alexander Marine Co., Ltd., in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[4]

Design

Overview

The Little Harbor 44 was designed by Ted Hood for his Little Harbor line of yachts. It is a recreational

centerboard. It displaces 30,700 lb (13,925 kg) and carries 12,000 lb (5,443 kg) of lead ballast.[2][5] The boat has a draft of 5.0 ft (1.5 m) with the centerboard retracted and 10.18 ft (3.10 m) with it extended.[1]

Construction

The Little Harbor 44 was constructed of fiberglass with an Airex foam core in the hull and Divinycell foam core in the decks.[6][7] This construction was chosen for improved sound and thermal insulation, rather than reducing weight as is sometimes the justification for cored hulls.[8]

Layout

Four choices of layout were available. However, the design was produced on a semi-custom basis. Of the first ten hulls, no two shared a layout.[9] Aft cockpit models were available with two heads (Plan A) or one head (Plan B).[5] Center cockpit models were available with a split aft berth offering a double and a single (Plan A) or a centerline queen berth (Plan B).[5]

Racing

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 110.[10]

Equipment

Structural

The Little Harbor 44 features a molded one-piece fiberglass

bulkheads, marine grade waterproof plywood was used.[11]

Mechanical

The engine is a Westerbeke 58 hp (43 kW) diesel engine with electric stop and alarm system for engine temperature and oil pressure. There is a solid bronze propeller. Engine controls and instruments are mounted on a molded steering pedestal. The wet exhaust system has a lift to transom discharge. The centerboard hoist system is watertight and has a winch mounted on deck. A stainless steel 17 gallon water heater was equipped. An Edson Steering System with custom stainless steel radial drive steering quadrant was fitted.[11]

Plumbing

All through-hull fittings are equipped with bronze seacocks. There are two manual bilge pumps, as well as an automatic electric bilge pump. There are eight cockpit and deck scuppers. There is a pressurized water system and manual fresh and salt water pumps in the galley. The galley sink has a macerator pump which also serves the ice box drain. Automatic shower pumps are included, with a flexible shower unit and molded shower pan in each head. The sanitation system includes manual/electric heads and a Lectra San Type III marine sanitation device (MSD). Total fuel capacity is approximately 100 gallons in two tanks and total water capacity is approximately 200 gallons in three tanks.[11]

Electrical

The electrical panel is custom built with 12 and 120 volt

circuit breakers. Two engine alternators provide charging capacity of over 100 amps. Four heavy duty marine batteries are equipped, with a 12 volt 40 amp battery charger. There is a 120 volt 50 amp shore power cable as well. Also fitted are an engine compartment blower; oscillating fans in all cabins; and navigation lights, night vision lights, overhead, and bulkhead lights. All electrical runs are accessible through removable teak panels.[11]

Interior

Solid

leatherette upholstery is throughout. All exposed surfaces have a teak hull liner. Hanging lockers are lined with camphor wood. Head compartments are lined with off-white Formica and solid teak trim. There is an insulated, removable engine cover for easy access in the main salon.[11]

Galley

The galley features Formica cabinetry and countertops. There is a deluxe stainless steel three burner stove with oven, broiler, and safety solenoid switch. The stove compartment is lined with stainless steel. There is an insulated, divided ice box with

plexiglass shelves. Also fitted is a double stainless steel galley sink, utensil drawers, and a garbage bin. Storage includes three drawers and eleven separate lockers.[11]

Deck

The following fittings are stainless steel: stemhead fitting with anchor roller and mooring

mainsheet winch, also with a stainless steel drum.[11]

Spars and Rigging

The boat has a double spreader

sheave box is included for a staysail. There are boom vang bales on the mast and the boom. A masthead 360-degree white light is included for anchoring, as well as a combination steaming/flood light. There is a mast collar as well as a rubber mast boot. The mast and boom are painted with Imron.[11]

Operational history

Hull number 1 of six center cockpit versions built was named Robin Too, and was designer and builder Ted Hood’s personal boat.[12] It is a center cockpit version with the “Plan A” layout.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Little Harbor 44 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Little Harbor 44". Cruising World. January 1984. p. 192.
  3. ^ "TedHood.com". Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  4. ^ "The Fleet for 1984". Yachting. October 1983. p. 128.
  5. ^ a b c "Little Harbor Forty-Four Principal Dimensions". Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  6. ^ "Ted Hood's Devotion to Perfection". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Unparallelled Quality and Performance in the Yankee Tradition". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  8. ^ "Little Harbor 46 Used Boat Review". SpinSheet. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  9. ^ "If Sailors Are Individuals, Should Boats Be Clones?". Yachting. December 1984. p. 36.
  10. ^ "US Sailing PHRF Handicaps". Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Little Harbor 44 Standard Features 8/83". Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Atalanta 44ft 1983 Little Harbor Yacht For Sale Brewer Yacht Sales". InternationalYachtBrokersAssociation. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
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