1987 Little Harbor 53 for sale in Oxford, MD, US
Oxford, MD, US, United States198716.2m
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$349,000 USD
+37 moreMakeLittle Harbor
Model53
Year1987
Length16.2m4.6m beam
Draft1.7m
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Introduction
BRISE DE MER is a great example of Ted Hood's popular Little Harbor 53 Series that boasts fine workmanship throughout and a unique cockpit design that allows one person to handle all sail controls without leaving the helm, as well as easy access to side decks without stepping up. Her proven hull design features generous beam and displacement to provide exceptional living and storage space as well as remarkable stability and seakindliness offshore. The low wetted surface hull is also easily driven in light wind by a high-aspect sail plan extending 72' above the water. Upwind performance is enhanced by a deep, efficient centerboard that increases draft to 11'-4" when lowered.
BRISE DE MER features a rare two-cabin layout with an oversized master cabin forward and VIP/guest cabin aft. She has a relatively new engine and generator, and her teak decks remain in good shape following full reconditioning in 2015 and regular Semco oil treatments since then. Seriously for sale by her current owners of seven years following their recent move to a larger Little Harbor sailing yacht. For anyone looking for a comfortable, high quality, pedigree sailing yacht with tremendous value, look no further than BRISE DE MER.
Interior Overview
The interior features traditional Little Harbor teak joiner work with generous solid, custom-shaped teak trim and teak veneers, all finished in satin varnish with gloss accents, offset by contrasting white surfaces for a light yet traditional feel. Solid teak and holly floorboards were refinished with Awlbrite in 2019. All exposed hull surfaces are lined with varnished teak ceiling strips. The overhead is of removable white Formica panels with teak trim. Hanging lockers are lined with aromatic wood and have automatic lights. All other lockers above seat level are meticulously lined with teak or Formica.
Galley, head and bureau countertops are Corian, while all other countertops are varnished teak with inlays. The head and shower floors are molded FRP covered with teak grating rounded off on the edges for comfort. Varnished teak towel racks, toothbrush/cup holder and other accessories are provided to match the interior. Canvas lee cloths are installed for all berths. Ample shelving, bookshelves and handholds are provided throughout the interior. Interior fabrics are all blue Ultrasuede, including the mast cover. There are also custom drapes, sheets, bed covers, shams, pillows, and mattresses.
All water and fuel tanks are below floor level, providing extensive storage under seats and furniture throughout the interior. All wiring and plumbing is completely hidden from view behind removable panels.
Accommodations
Starting forward is the full-width master cabin with a queen berth to starboard and single berth to port. There are curved overhead lockers outboard on each side, two hanging lockers, multiple drawers and lockers and a desk/vanity with seat. Light and ventilation are provided by two deck hatches, two deck prisms and two opening portholes. An ensuite toilet is forward on centerline with a separate shower stall and opening hatch for each.
The spacious main salon features an oval settee and dining table with built-in bottle storage to starboard. A second full-length settee and coffee table is to port to provide an additional sea berth or overflow seating. The coffee table also has a fitted cushion for use as a bench seat at the dining table. Here and throughout BRISE DE MER, an abundance of hatches and opening portholes creates a light and airy feeling. Six topside windows further enhance the exceptional visibility and open feeling while seated.
Aft of the salon and to starboard is a full-length, sea-going galley with full-height refrigerator with vertical doors and top-loading deep freeze. The galley includes a Force 10 three-burner stove with oven, microwave oven, twin stainless sinks, Grohe retractable faucet, manual fresh and saltwater faucets, and exhaust blower. All countertops are Corian.
Aft of the salon on the port side is a fully functional nav station with built-in nav instruments and a dedicated seat with backrest, while inboard and just aft of the companionway are custom electrical panels and a Raritan icemaker — all easily accessible from the cockpit.
Dual passageways from either the galley or nav station lead aft to the guest/VIP cabin, which features a generous berth on each side and a seat on centerline. There are overhead lockers outboard, a hanging locker and multiple drawers and lockers, as well as a mirrored vanity with seat on the forward bulkhead. Light and ventilation are provided by a large deck hatch and four opening portholes. A private head with separate shower stall is to port.
Hull and Deck
The hull was molded in FRP with 3/4" Airex foam core for added strength and sound/thermal insulation. The centerboard is two-part female molded FRP with bronze protective shoe on leading edge and solid FRP around pin area. The centerboard has a highly efficient foil shape and is filled with lead ballast to provide negative buoyancy. Centerboard hoists via Kevlar to winch on deck and offers a minimum draft of only 5'-6" with board up and a maximum draft of 11'-4" with board down. The balanced, high-aspect spade rudder is two-part female molded FRP with 3-1/2" stainless steel rudder stock. Rudder removed in 2020 to replace lower bearing, packing and re-surface rudder post. Bulkheads are built of marine grade plywood, reinforced with FRP in areas of chainplates. FRP fuel and water tanks integral to the hull, for additional stiffness to hull laminate and to use the maximum amount of volume available.
The deck is one-piece molded FRP with foam core for strength and stiffness. It is bonded and bolted down with epoxy putty to the inboard angled hull flange with 5/16" bolts on 8" centers. All deck hatch landings are molded in FRP. The propane locker is molded separately and ventilated with direct drain overboard.
The main cockpit is large and functional, designed for easy exit on each side without climbing over coaming. The steering pedestal houses all engine instrumentation and sail handling functions, and deck winches are all easily reached from the helm — a feature rarely found on any other yacht. There is also a large cockpit table with built-in cooler and fold-up leaves to seat six comfortably.
Topsides are Flag Blue Awlgrip with double white boot stripe and green bottom. Cabin house is white (new 2023) with tan nonskid. New barrier coat and bottom paint, 2026.
Hand-laid teak side decks and cockpit sole, 3/8" minimum thickness, bedded and fastened to deck — fully re-conditioned in 2015, including all new caulking. Varnished teak toe rail, teak dorade boxes, teak drip rail, teak handrails, cockpit backrests and cockpit table with drop leaves complete the teak package.
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MakeLittle Harbor
Model53
Year1987
Dimensions
Length overall16.2m
Beam4.6m
Draft1.7m
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