introduction
REDSTART isa greatexampleof the handsome Hood-designed Little Harbor 44 series that provides exceptional performance,seakindlinessand shoaldraftof only 5’ withcenterboard up.Built tohigh standardsthroughout, she can be easily shorthanded thanks to her electric winches and furling mainsail.She also features the desirable two-stateroom/two-head layout for privacy and versatility.REDSTART has hadonlythreeownersand hasbenefitedfrom summertimeuseonly,with inside winter storageevery yearsincenew,andwith many recent upgrades including hull and mast paint, sails, electronics and much more.Highly recommendedfor someone looking for a high-quality,pedigreesailing yacht.Priced to sell!
recent updates/services (since 4/2025)
- Fuel system diagnostics,fuel sending unitsreplaced, and full calibration of the gauges to the 120-gallon capacity
- Electricalupdatesat breaker panel
- Espar heater:exhaust elbow and flex sectionreplaced, heat wrap, and protective covering
- Engine serviceperformed, newfuel lift pumpinstalled
- Refrigeratorunit: newcirculation pump
- Bilge and safety checks, confirming proper operation of bilge pumps, float switches, and high-water alarm
- Starlink system installed,with stern rail mount and internal cable routing
- Safety equipment upgraded tonew Revere Ocean Standard 6-person liferaft (valise)
- Cosmetic interior refresh, including new upholstery and soft goods
- Replacedlight fixtures, including the port-side master cabin closet and galley LED lighting
- Stainless steel polishing and a full topside wash, wax, and compound
- Dinghy and outboard commissioning, including installation, setup, and launch
- New fenders and dock protection added
accommodations and layout
REDSTART sleeps four in two staterooms,plus three in the main salon.The interior isbeautifully crafted with satin-finished solid teak trim, paneled cabin doors,and louvered or lattice-front locker fronts throughout.Cabin soles are varnished laid teak and holly, with removable overhead panels bordered by laminated deck beams.Numerous opening port lights, deck hatches, cowlventsand a hull window providevery nicelight and ventilation throughout.Interior fabrics were tastefully redoneseveral years agoand show like new, including memory foam mattresses for all berths.
The forward cabin has a largeV-berth which converts to a double with a filler piece.There arenumerouslockers, two bureaus withdrawers,and two hanging lockers.A large hatch, two opening port lights and adoradevent provide great ventilation.Further aft to starboard isa head with private entrance that includes a sink with vanity, shower, teakgrateand ample storage.
The main salonfeaturesa full U-shaped settee to starboard,with centerline settee that hinges up for easy engine access.An up/down teak dining table allowsexpansion of settee to a double berth.A unique feature not found in any other LH 44’s is a large hull portlight(re-bedded 2024)whichprovidesmore light and visibility.Toportis a settee,with nav station forward and pilot berth outboard.
The galley is aft to starboard,adjacent tothe companionway,with the following highlights:
- Grunertrefrigerator and freezerwith hold over plates,rawwater pumpreplaced(2025)
- Force 10 3-burner stove with oven and broiler
- Twinstainless steelsinks
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Manual salt and fresh water
- Galleyware
The doubleguestcabin isaftto port,featuring twin berths that can convert to a large double with a small filler piece.There is a double hanging locker, andnumerousdrawers and lockers.The aft head can be accessed privately from the cabin or from the main salon, and includes a sink with vanity,showerand teak grate.
electronics & navigation equipment
- Garmin 4210 GPS/plotterswith 10” screen at nav station and 8” screen at helm(2012)
- Garmin radar (2016)
- Garmin sailing instrumentswith (4) repeaters in cockpit and (1) at helm(2016)
- Garmin 200 VHF with wirelesshand-held(2014)
- Garmin AIS (2014)
- Starlink terminal and router (2025)
- Garmin Sat weather (2014)
- GlobalstarSat phone (2016)
- Raymarine ST 7002 autopilot
- Stereo with speakers in salon and cockpit(2016)
- Clock and barometer
electrical system
- 12 VoltDCand 110 VoltACsystems
- Custom switch panel at nav station
- (3)8D AGM house batteries(new 2020)
- (1)4D AGM start battery(new 2020)
- Engine alternator
- Xantrexinverter/charger
- 30 ampshore power with cord and adapters
- Hella 2-speed fans in cabins
- Brass reading lights
engine/mechanical equipment
- Westerbeke64A dieselengine (2006)
- Three-bladefeathering propeller
- DualRacor500 fuel filters
- Routine service and valve adjustments(2024)
- Heat exchanger, transmission cooler and exhaust elbow replaced(2024)
- Exhaust riser, injectors and various drain hoses replaced(2016)
- Sink/shower hoses and galley faucets replaced(2014)
- Exhaust blower
- Espar diesel cabin heater, (rebuilt 2025)
- (2)Jabscotoilets and hoses (all new 2016/2020)
- (2)Holding tanks with overboard discharge (fwd.new 2016, aft new 2013)
- Automatic bilge pump
- (2) Manualdiaphragm bilge pumps
- Emergency bilge pump
- Saltwaterwashdown pump
- Fresh waterwashdown
- Shore water inlet
sails and rigging
RIGGING
- HoodSto’waydouble spreader electricfurlingmain mast(painted 2016)
- New furling motor(2017)
- Harken genoafurler
- Wirestanding rigging
- Removable innerforestay and runners
- Spinnaker pole stored on mast(in storage)
- Navtechydraulic backstayand boom vangadjusters
SAILS
- Doyle furling mainsailwith vertical battens(2013)
- Doyle furlingyankee(2013)
- Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker (2010)
- Doyle storm jib (2017)
- Forestaysail
WINCHES
- (2)Barient#32 ST electric primaries
- (2)Barient#23 ST main sheet and outhaul
- (2)Barient#28 ST secondaries
- (1)Merriman centerboard winch
- (2)Barient#21 halyard winches
- (1)Barient#18 halyard winch
deck and hull construction
Hand laminated fiberglass hulland deckwith Airex core sandwich construction. Solid glass laminate inarea of centerline, engine bed, rudderpostand thru-hull fittings.Internal lead ballast encapsulated in molded keel. NACA foil-shaped centerboard and balanced spade rudder. Centerboard configuration offers a minimumdraftof 5’with centerboardup and 10’-2” with centerboard down.TopsidesareAwlgripcustomblue with gold coveanddouble white boot stripes(all new, 2017),and red bottom (new,spring, 2020).Bottom soda-blasted withnew epoxy barrier coating 2013.Decks are white with light grey non-skid(2013).
deck and misc. details
- Maxwell anchor windlass
- Custom stainless stemhead fitting with (2)anchor rollers
- Rocna55 lb.anchor withall-chainrode
- Danforth anchor with nylon rode and chain
- Stainless bow/stern rails andlifelines
- Bow, stern and midship chocks and cleats
- Inboard and outboard stainless genoa tracks and fairlead cars
- (7)Deck hatches with screens
- (14) Stainless opening portholes (re-bedded 2016)
- (4) Stainless cowl vents
- Stainlesshoisting crane for outboard
- Varnished teak toerails, grab rails,drip rails,doradeboxes, cockpittableand cockpit trim(maintenance coats,spring, 2020)
- Dodgerwithelkhidegrab bars
- Cockpit awning
- Cockpit cushionswith backrests
- Customstainless/teaktransomswimladder(2013)
- Ship’s bell
- Dock lines
- Fenders
- (2) Fender boards
- Numerous spare parts
safety equipment
- Revere Ocean Standard 6-person life raft(new 2025)
- Ditch bag
- MOM- 8
- Lifesling
- Drogue
- EPIRB
- (3) Spinlock inflatable PFD/harnesses with AIS beacon
- (5)Life jackets
- Jacklines
- Medical kit
- Emergency tiller
- Fire extinguishers
- Radar reflector on mast
exclusions
The owner’s personal effects are excluded from the sale.
disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
