1988 Little Harbor 53 'Blue Star' [Walkthrough + Yacht Tour]

[@mboyer68]

It's so refreshing to see a boat broker who knows what a tiller is, and everything else sailboat. They're usually so unfamiliar with sailboats that they just silently walk around with their phones taking video, and it's so creepy because you can hear them breathing. Bizarre. And boat owners are paying for their services! Great job on this video:) Beautiful boat.

[@MrBantikov]

dear author, what kind of wonderful people were able to give this wonderful boat a fresh factory look? My incredible admiration and deep respect

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Yacht Maintenance in Cambridge MD!

[@bogusparasite6655]

so pretty, much better looking than most modern yatch today and with that much storage for a variety of glassware, I think you really know your customer well.

[@svsalserenity4375]

I have a Ted Hood boat , its not a Little Harbor ( I wish ) but it is an incredible off shore boat. As for the split aft cabin bunk , its allows the rudder post to extend all the way to the deck giving it great support in 3 places instead of being terminated below the bunk at the stuffing box / bearing . It also allows the emergency tiller to be installed above deck without having to tear apart your cabin to get to it. Try that when you need it fast !!! Just look at the quality of this boat ! If you think its expensive go buy a new Benneteau 50 for the same money with glued together liners and a bolt on keel . This is an heirloom yacht that I would feel safe in with my family , they don't build them like this any more ,

[@Zapatatlaser]

What’s the asking price?

[@lesanelms7939]

Follow the link to the listing. This yacht is worth every penny they are asking. Absolutely beautiful.

[@mboyer68]

Totally agree.

[@mikemckeigue562]

A stellar example of one of my favourite boat manufacturers, I am a big fan of Little Harbor yachts (I consider them the Bently of sailing yachts) and Ted Hood. I briefly considered one on the East coast but mostly because of logistics ended up with a Hylas that was already on the West coast.

[@jimkrzenski9261]

I am buying another lottery ticket. If I win, I will buy it. She is certainly beautiful!!!

[@michelnormandin8068]

McConaughey impregnated Parker. Now this most exquisite lineage is 4U to grab.

[@tinnturps]

wow! this is a great boat!

[@mykgrauss9872]

Great video David! Love the boat! I would make a few personal adjustments. But really love the boat. Thank you! For sharing it with us.

[@davidwootton683]

A beautiful boat. Just one thing? Why no tour of the engine room?

[@ripharwood4138]

It’s a great layout for long distance offshore cruising, and a pedigreed yacht as well. Looks to be in excellent condition with updated electronics and that new teak deck. As the owner of a 2001 Hinckley Sou’Wester 59, I’m pretty sure this boat isn’t overpriced. I never see boats like this listed without somebody Pooh-pooing the price, but they don’t realize how much it takes every year to maintain the quality of a superior build like this. You get what you pay for. If you want a boat this size for half the price shop Beneteau.

[@rayannehorne3468]

Awesome treat!!!!

[@MrKuschelTieger]

I really like this Boat

[@johnhopkins6731]

Magnificent yacht.

[@ctgeezer1679]

Good video Dave Walters. Professional and informative.

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Glad you liked it!

[@MiketakesaHike]

Not to deter from the boat, because it is beautiful, but about 300K over priced, even with the new additions. Unfortunately you never get what you put into a boat from selling it.

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Impeccably maintained Little Harbor 53/54's sell for this value or more. Hopefully some day one can be yours!

[@sailingkeylimepie-pirateflag]

gorgeous vessel

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Why are the foredeck air vents forward facing? Won't they just fill with water?

[@BohemianBeatster]

Groovy yacht....

[@jameshodge694]

Wow beautiful

[@patricke170]

Nice boat.

[@howarddavies2483]

Very good presentation….no details of engine included

[@GaryBoyd02]

Little Harbour is a good quality boat. That dining table although is a poor use of interior space.

[@PMMM9]

Is this boat really selling for only $625,000 ? Wow what a terrific deal. I’m sure there’s a mommy or daddy who would be thrilled to give this to one of their kids to learn how to sail on and start a KZbin channel about the joys of sailing and living an independent life. 😂

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Yup! Who knows that could happen!

[@daylesuess552]

Best comment

[@N.California]

Amazing boat, but also beautiful shoes. What kind of kicks are you wearing? Thanks

[@mdleweight]

Great boat for wine drinkers!

[@juliojames5986]

If just a bit larger . Also an accessible engine room, not cramped…….perfect ! Real nice boat ! Thanks. I Forgot, what hull does she have ?

[@alisavas9526]

Great tour, great boat but I have no idea if it's a fair price. Seeing the other comments maybe not

[@rayannehorne3468]

Love to sail

[@johan8724]

Thats a nice boat, but in these sizes i prefer aluminium hulls or even steel. How thick is she layed up with polyester?

[@stumyers8964]

The age of this boat's hull is largely irrelevant. Solid fiberglass construction could last centuries. What really matters is the age and condition of the gear (engine, rigging, etc...). As the adage goes, "everything is worth what the purchaser pays". I would (potentially) pay $600K for this well before a similar price for a new production boat.

[@svsalserenity4375]

Totally agree !

[@mcspikes1]

Is there an engine room?

[@sailingjano]

İm realy interested, but much to expecive for a 30 + year old vessel, even after the refit. I don't think that the owner is motivated to sel. Let me know, and we can talk.

[@glyntutt1586]

If you can get a better price, I may be interested in a part share if you are biased in Europe (me in France)

[@n.outlaw1409]

Q: there was a LH 5x that sunk in the NE a couple of years ago and was then re-surfaced in ice, etc. can’t find that video anymore - is that this boat? Eg. It’s been refit for a reason?

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Not this LH. Boats get refit all the time as items age out and need replacement.

[@karlholmgren4263]

Very pretty boat. I don't know if I would really classify it as a bluewater boat though: (1) A bit too low ballast-to-displacement ratio. (2) Might not come around after a knock-down with that flat deck and shallow keel (3) Too much unnecessary stuff that can go wrong like hydraulic backstay and furling main.

[@svsalserenity4375]

Ballast displacement ratio is 41.7 , she will come up . The capsize screening is 1.7 , very good. I agree on the in mast furling , not a fan . But hydraulics are bullet proof if maintained .

[@karlholmgren4263]

@@svsalserenity4375 Upwards to 50 is more appropriate for a bluewater boat. Also, capsize ration tells you nothing regarding the vessels ability to come up again. Just how hard it is to push over, and in the North Atlantic and Southern Ocean the waves may ALWAYS dwarf the boat. Therefore a knock-down is therefore ALWAYS an option - irrespective of capsize ratio and LOA.

[@svsalserenity4375]

@@karlholmgren4263 agree the numbers don’t tell it all , Hull shape keel rout , has a lot to do with it . Balanced ends are always nice . Position of ballast as well . 50 % still does not mean she will recover from a knock down quickly . My last boat had just over 50 % and she was not a good offshore boat ,

[@karlholmgren4263]

@@svsalserenity4375 That's exactly what I said in my initial comment. Neither the shallow keel, nor the lack of a substantial convex deck / cabin roof supports the bluewater claim.

[@robertgranafei2781]

@@svsalserenity4375 I sail professionally a Hans Christian 48T with a furling main. We did day sails out of Virgin Gorda for over 15 years. Did about 100 sails a season. Each involved at a minimum 2 sets and reefs. Never a problem. Doyle built a sail with great shape and power. So much easier and safer than conventional reefing, and a lot less hassle than a stack pack. My Bristol 45.5 has one also. The only way to go. In my opinion.

[@quintenberry2111]

Y'all forgot to show the engine room.

[@schloemo]

Way too much money for a 35 year old boat.

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

The people that buy these pieces of art tend to think otherwise. ;)

[@Nils_Hammarsten]

625000$ but in mint condition

[@jasonmacneil2256]

John, educate yourself on these boats then talk. You won't look so dumb.

[@marceld6061]

@@Nils_Hammarsten It's *not* "Mint" condition. There is cracking in the veneers above the centre storage bin above the upper bunk in the starboard cabin. See 7:59 If it is found in one spot, there WILL be others.

[@marceld6061]

@@DavidWaltersYachts Art is something you hang on a wall and leave it. *THIS* needs constant maintenance. That's why they are called 'depreciating assets'. To keep it in this condition you should expect to pay the purchase price again, spread out over 10 to 15 years.

[@DanO530.8]

Very clean yacht for its age really well taken care of but 625 k is way to much in my opinion I was going to say 275k because I saw one 5 years old 56 ft for 325k

[@simonvanegten7444]

No engine room ??

[@MrTonynyc57]

Hi, this boat has an engine, and what's the size

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Hi, this is notated in the listing. Yanmar 4JH110 Common Rail

[@robertparnofielloretired1456]

engine access??

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Under the cockpit accessible from all sides.

[@robertparnofielloretired1456]

@@DavidWaltersYachts Thank You

[@hp8261]

To expensive for the age I can buy the same boat way less refit the inside wood work at a fraction of the price.

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

We wish you luck in your endeavor!

[@nwmi493]

you most certainly can, but you get what you pay for. Depends on what you are looking for in the details. Won't find that in an O-day or a Hunter. Heck, You could always spend just a touch more and get a 2022 Australian Maritimo and soon discover you have a real piece of shit in your slip lol.

[@milenko591]

The price please?

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Please click the link in the description for current pricing.

[@Chris-zo5ze]

$625k

[@thekerbeyhouse1920]

and brutal reality sets in...

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

@@johnsonjjohnson100 it does not make sense to put the price in the listing as prices can be adjusted... there is always a link to the listing in the videos for those who wish to see more information and pricing.

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

Prices can change sometimes, that's why there's a link to the listing in the description that has the current price.

[@Chris-zo5ze]

@David Walters Yachts then adjust the price here in the description, too...? Plus, once it's sold, the listing and the price are taken down from your website. It's nice to have it listed here also, so people can see what the asking price for boats was in the past as people watch these videos in the future.

[@ditto1958]

Very pretty boat, but the cabins don’t look comfortable at all

[@tomhermens7698]

What😡😡😡😡😡😡US 625.000 ? This must be a joke. Still for sale? Not surprising. New teak deck ,? What material, how thick, glued ? Will sell for about 250.000 max.

[@DavidWaltersYachts]

No joke! That’s what a Little Harbor sells for! Just last year a 1984 LH78 sold for $1m and four other LH on the market for even more than Blue Star. Can’t beat the quality.

[@svsalserenity4375]

@@DavidWaltersYachts Im biased because I have a Ted Hood boat , I bought it for a reason , they are just great designs and stand the test of time. Go to a boat show and have a look at what 650000$ will get you , then line up for that Little Harbor .

[@tomhermens7698]

@@DavidWaltersYachts for a piece of plastic !!!!!

[@ripharwood4138]

@@tomhermens7698 Do some more research. You’re betraying ignorance.

[@nwmi493]

Build quality, heritage and details is where you're putting your money here. Not going to find that in a late model cruisers, carver or some other Clorox bottle. 600,000 is short money especially if its been through a recent refit.

[@juliazentner681]

I just wish less head more stand alone shower

[@jessejames9854]

Lovely boat but the way they have it laid out is just ass backwards 2 me ! My opinion and u no what they say about them?? Lol