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- Beam: 15' 3''
- Hull Material: Composite
- Max Draft: 12' 0''
- Displacement: 60,000 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 225|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 223|gallon
A yacht of exceptional beauty and elegance, ARABELLA represents one of those rare designs that manages to bring together elegance and comfort, with outstanding performance, and offshore capability in a remarkably balanced package. Designed by the renowned naval architect Ted Hood and built in 1990 by Little Harbor Yachts of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, this limited production, semi-custom built center cockpit 54 is celebrated as one of Ted Hood’s top designs for its impressive performance, timeless aesthetics, and exceptional craftsmanship. ARABELLA captures attention for her beauty immediately - Her graceful and distinctive profile looks equally appropriate entering Newport Harbor, lying at anchor in the Caribbean, or sailing offshore with a fresh Bermuda breeze on her beam.
The superb deck layout and legendary Little Harbor Cockpit configuration comfortably accommodating six guests, is an inviting open space for dining, hosting or relaxing, while the nuances of the design provides security
underway, excellent visibility, and convenient access to all operating controls for captain and crew, and for single-handed passage. Electric winches, furling main and Genoa all are controlled from the safety and comfort of the cockpit allowing her captain to keep the boat perfectly balanced under any conditions. Access to side decks without climbing over comings, comfortable seating with full cushions, exquisite teak drop-leaf table, full array of electronics and engine controls complete the perfect cockpit. Access to the main salon is seamlessly integrated forward of the cockpit, protected by a custom dodger and bimini.
The interior is crafted with exquisite joinery throughout, reflecting Little Harbor's commitment to quality with richly finished teak, custom built-ins, and beautifully finished teak and holly flooring which keeps the interior bright. Four sets of hull windows, numerous opening hatches, stainless-steel portlights and six large dorades infuse the space with abundant natural light and ventilation, enhancing the onboard living experience. For inclement weather ARABELLA has heating and air-conditioning throughout, ensuring her guest’s comfort in any climate.
The quality of construction and craftsmanship - both functional and ascetic cannot be found on this level with newer production models. Bespoke finishes, abundant storage throughout, and every convenience in design is featured throughout to ensure that life aboard is exceedingly comfortable. ARABELLA has been maintained and continually upgraded to the highest standards. Should you be looking for a superior quality cruising yacht with a truly luxurious interior, offshore capabilities, which is fast, cruise-able and race-able, ARABELLA is one of the best of the classic Little Harbor Yachts.
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
CLASSIC INTERIOR FINISHES
The first impression stepping below is the thoughtful design melding form and function with the unparrelled quality craftsmanship only found on high end custom yachts. The interior walls are varnished teak with solid teak raised panel doors and trim. All exposed hull surfaces are lined with solid teak ceiling strips. The cabin sole is built of separate removable floorboards beautifully finished in teak and holly with solid brass lock-in handles. Construction is of solid 3/8" alternating teak and holly laid over a lightweight core material to save weight and ensure stability. (refinished 2025). Sturdy solid teak handholds are intuitively placed throughout. The overhead is divided into removable sections covered with off-white Formica. Hanging lockers are lined with aromatic western red cedar. All other lockers above seat level are lined with teak or Formica trimmed in teak. The dining area, salon, and navigation seating have been upholstered with navy blue ultra suede.
ARABELLA features an abundance of natural light and ventilation provided by 18 opening portholes , seven fixed hull windows, 10 stainless-steel deck hatches (new 2016), 3 deck prisms, six large dorade vents. There are built-in hatch screens and blinds that conveniently slide away when not in use. The tinted hull windows are a Little Harbor trademark and are located to allow great visibility to the outside while sitting below. Variable speed fans and reading lights are installed at each berth, and indirect lighting with dimmers in the main salon and aft stateroom, all lighting is LED. All water and fuel tanks are integral and below floor level which allows for extensive storage throughout the interior.
LAYOUT AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The thoughtful layout of cabin ensures privacy and convenience for all guest onboard. The main salon offers ample seating for dining, reading and television for evening entertainment. The dining area features a stunning curricular teak table with a compass rose inlay seating six comfortably. Starboard is an additional settee with a moveable tie down coffee table. This
settee can expand outward if an additional bunk is required. Here too are numerous teak built-ins and ample storage.
The well-appointed and functional U-shaped galley has generous Corian countertop space, two deep stainless-steel sinks, and is equipped with a gimbaled stainless-steel Broadwater propane stove featuring four burners, an oven, and a broiler with a microwave above. Separate oversized Frigoboat 12v keel cooled refrigerator and freezer compartments, numerous lockers, and a built-in trash bin are all located on the outboard side of the galley. Inboard and over the counter are numerous lockers for dishes, glasses and dry goods, condiments. Further aft towards the owners cabin is large built in freezer, separate 12v Frigoboat compressor, with custom bar area/storage above.
The owner's aft stateroom is the full width of the vessel and features a double berth to starboard and a single to port – both with lee boards. The two berths can be converted into one very large berth with a custom filler. All of the mattresses are custom ordered memory form. Overhead on centerline between the two berths a large hatch provides excellent ventilation and emergency deck access. Two hull ports and opening port lights provide enhanced light and further ventilation in the cabin. Forward to port is a double hanging locker and another general locker forward of the starboard berth. A custom vanity with drawer and a mirror is built into the forward bulkhead. A private ensuite head and a separate shower room are situated to starboard and include an electric freshwater head with granite Corian countertops, sink, vanity, medicine cabinet, separate stall shower, several storage lockers and a linen locker. A combination safe is discreetly installed ensuite.
Forward of the main salon are two guest cabins to port and starboard which can accommodate an additional four adults, providing comfortable accommodations for family and friends. The cabins feature upper and lower berths with custom memory foam mattresses, lee boards, reading lights, fans and built-in teak storage cabinets and a hanging locker.
Forward of the guest cabins to starboard is the original layout sink with Corian countertop, electric freshwater head, medicine cabinet and storage lockers.
The port side has been converted to a spacious dedicated shower room – featuring a custom teak bench and amber and blue glass tiling (2019). Access is through custom teak and glass bifold doors from starboard head, or directly from port guest room.
The fore peak offers a large storage area with stainless steel work bench providing generous space for tools, equipment, sails lines pipe berth, and anchor rode storage.
Aft of the main salon on port side is a passageway that features a substantial navigation station outboard with inlayed teak top with ample storage and a comfortable secure location. Chart plotter and autopilot allows full control and information needed. Inboard wall houses all the electrical switch boards to control and monitor all yacht functions. Inboard of this passageway also has generous access doors to the engine/generator room.
The hull design with low wetted surface, 6’ draft, 12’ with centerboard down, integral 18,000# ballast combined with all mechanical equipment and tankage strategically placed low creating a low center of gravity combined with her 60,000# displacement gives her incredibly comfortable motion even in a gale. Offshore 200nm days in comfort are common.
Bottom soda-blasted in 2014 and new barrier coat installed; ablative bottom paint applied.
** Extensive Marine Survey examining the vessel’s structure, equipment, and systems was completed in 2018 – Arabella ”was found to be in good structural, mechanical and cosmetic condition” suitable for cruising and extended offshore sailing. (copy available upon request).
The navigation station includes a full array of electronics for plotting and oversight of yacht operations. It features a large chart table. Inboard are the electrical panels, gauges, circuit breakers and switches for both the DC and AC systems.
The main cockpit is large and functional, and designed for easy access from side decks without climbing over coaming. A custom-designed molded FRP steering pedestal houses all engine instrumentation and sail handling functions for easy access by helmsman, as are all deck winches. ICOM VHF in cockpit. There is an array of five (3) Raymarine displays above the companionway providing essential information for the helsman. Raymarine E120 at helm with AIS and XM weather. A Ritchie 6" compass is installed in the steering pedestal. A solid teak table with drop leaves installed ahead of the pedestal includes insulated built in deck cooler with access from top-opening lid. Built-in coaming lockers are outside of the cockpit for storage of lines, etc. Closed cell foam cockpit cushions with back rests. The cockpit can be fully shaded under sail by a Bimini with windows for viewing sails.
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