Little Harbor Yachts Review

Summary

Little Harbor Yachts (LHY) is a company that was founded and established by Ted Hood in 1959. Thirty-nine years later, the Hinckley Company purchased LHY. It is based in Portsmouth, RI and has a branch in Florida. At the Rhode Island location, customers may make use of Hinckley Yacht Services. This is said to be the best-equipped and largest marine service yard in New England. Customers may also have access to Hinckley yachts. This is a world-renowned custom sail and power boat company. LHY specializes in producing custom and semi-custom sailing and power yachts. Little Harbor Yachts has a team of knowledgeable and experienced brokers available to assist in locating and purchasing the boat you would like. The three of them together have over 100 year’s worth of professional experience in boat brokerage.

Pricing

Little Harbor Yachts can range in price from $725,000 to $6.2 million depending on size. Some boats cost in the mid-six figure range.

Pros

• Company is said to be known for fine teak deck work.
• Boats are reported as quiet and efficient in turning.
• Good acceleration.
• Solidly built.

Cons

• They are expensive.
• Similar boats may be found at cheaper prices (e.g., Bristol 38.5 or Wauquez Hood 38).
• Teak decks require a lot of upkeep.

Featured Models

There are four featured sailboat models on the official website of LHY. The 42’ Starfish was produced in 2006 and designed to carry six to eight adults. Currently, it is available in Fort Lauderdale, FL for $725,000. Another featured model is the Windwalker II. It is 60’ in length, has a fiberglass hull, and was made in 1999. It costs $1.2 million. The third model is the $2.5 million Palawan. It is 75 feet in length, was produced in 1991, has a fiberglass hull, and a cruising speed of 10 knots. It is unique in that it has a direct entrance from the pilot house to the owner’s private stateroom. Another featured model is the 2004 Cabochon. It is 92 feet long, has a fiberglass hull, and a cruising speed of 11 knots. It has a price tag of $6.2 million and is for sale in the Bahamas. LHY also has four featured motor boat models at its official website. They are the Cross Staff, the Sea Blitz, the Exile, and the Excellence. They range in price from price $495,000 to $4.75 million.

Conclusion

Little Harbor Yachts produces custom and semi-custom sail and motor boats. They are owned by a reputable company in Hinckley. They have a good selection of boats that range in size from small (38’) to large (over 100’). They are solidly built boats that have good looking interiors, expert teak deck work, and good acceleration. They may be pricy in maintenance due to the teak deck presence.