1987 Little Harbor 44 Aft Cockpit

Step aboard and you immediately feel the Little Harbor craftsmanship under your feet: solid, quiet, and reassuring. The aft cockpit layout gives you a protected helm with excellent sightlines forward, while still keeping you close to the action at the mainsheet and primary winches. Below, the joinery is classic Hood—warm teak, proper sea berths, secure handholds, and lockers that swallow gear for extended passages. The galley is tucked where it belongs, near the companionway for good ventilation and safe cooking underway. Her sail plan is easily managed by a couple, with balanced helm and a forgiving motion that takes the edge off long passages. She feels like a proper sailor’s boat, not a condo with a mast.

A Little Harbor 44 Aft Cockpit shines in waters where depth can change quickly, channels twist, and the best anchorages often sit behind shallow bars. The centerboard lets you ghost into those tucked‑away coves, yet still claw off a lee shore or stretch your legs offshore with a deep draft when the board is down. Her moderate displacement and powerful underbody deliver a confident ride when the breeze pipes up, but she’s just as happy weaving through crowded mooring fields or tight marinas. For sailors who split time between long coastal hops, weekend gunkholing, and the occasional bluewater escape, this design covers all bases with uncommon grace.