"Canvasback" is the last hull(#7)of the custom built Ted Hood designed Little Harbor 52 series. Her hull design features generous beam and a deep "Delta Form" hull shape. This allows for luxurious living space with ample storage for offshore passage. Her hull is easily driven in light air with the high aspect sail plan. Unique to this design is her enhanced windward ability provided by a efficient foil shaped center-board with 13'3" maximun draft when lowered. Retract the foil and enjoy your favorite cruising grounds while drafting a remarkably low 4'8". Combine these design features and experience remarkable seakindliness and stability that brings confidence offshore.
While enjoying Canvasback's exceptional cruising comfort her owner has also judiciously raced her. Equipped with a premium sail inventory she has won her class in the prestigious Port Huron Mackinaw Race while setting a course record! A real testiment to her all around abilities, whether at anchor or under sail Canvasback is ready to take you safely and comfortably over the horizon.
"Canvasback" has been rewarded by having one owner that spared no expense in meticulously maintaining her since new. Professionally captained with primary use in the Great Lakes. Flawless in appearance inside and out! She also benefits from being the last hull in the series with a number of refinements. One being the addition of a short skeg to enhance tracking, especially with the board up. Without a doubt, the combination of the reputable Little Harbor quality construction with Ted Hood's flare for designing a cruiser with comfort and performance makes "Canvasback" one of the most impressive and desirable yachts available today in this size range!
