Little Harbor 37
Description
The Little Harbor 37 (also known as the Hood 37 or Little Harbor 37) is a classic, seaworthy centerboard cruiser designed by legendary American naval architect and sailor Ted Hood (founder of Little Harbor Yachts and renowned for his innovative Hood sails, centerboard designs, and offshore-capable boats). Built by Little Harbor Yachts (with hulls constructed in Taiwan by Lien Hwa or similar yards under Hood's supervision) starting around 1964–1965, it was produced in very limited numbers (only about 5 hulls documented across sources, making it extremely rare). The boat features solid fiberglass construction, a versatile keel/centerboard (keel/CB) setup for adjustable draft (deep when board down for performance, shallow when up for access to thin water or beaching), a masthead sloop rig, skeg-hung rudder for protection and tracking, and a comfortable, traditional interior suited for serious coastal or offshore cruising (typically 4–6 berths, enclosed head, galley, and good storage). It's praised for reassuring stability, a dry ride, excellent heavy-weather manners, and the ability to handle varied conditions with confidence—ideal for serious cruisers who value quality over quantity, though its rarity makes well-maintained examples collector's items today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Hood |
|---|---|
| Builder | Little Harbor Yachts |
| Length | 37.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.600 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 14600 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.100 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1964 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14 ft |
| p | 38.10 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.30 ft | 14 ft | 38.10 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Little Harbor 37 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 38.1 ft - (11613 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.27 ft - (12274 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.97 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.45 ft - (12329 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 285.42 ft² |
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Little Harbor 37 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 37.17 ft - (11329 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.51 ft - (5642 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.34 ft - (9857 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.1 ft - (4907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 299.3 ft² |
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Little Harbor 37 - GENOA
| Luff | * 44.14 ft - (13454 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.58 ft - (6882 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.55 ft - (12664 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 463.54 ft² |
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Little Harbor 37 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 44.14 ft - (13454 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 945.48 ft² |
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