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Little Harbor 38
Little Harbor · 1982–1988
Little Harbor 38
Little Harbor · 1982–1988
LOA 38ft
Beam 11.83ft
Disp. 20,600lbs
Ballast Ratio 41%
D/L Ratio 309
CSV 1.73
MCR 35.8
SA/D 15.8
Rudder Spade
Keel Centerboard
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Ted Hood design. 31 hulls built by Lien Hwa. Centerboard with lead ballast for shoal-draft versatility. Excellent build quality and seakeeping. Hood trademark adjustable draft — 4.5ft board up, 9.5ft board down.
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Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Spade · 20% weight ·
30 pts
Keel Type Centerboard · 10% weight ·
30 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.41 · 10% weight ·
94 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.73 · 10% weight ·
84 pts
D/L Ratio 309 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Motion Comfort 35.8 · 10% weight ·
83 pts
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