1998 Little Harbor 55' (16.76 m) WhisperJet 55
Belfast, Maine, United States
Refit Year: 2023 La Vie Dansante
'La Vie Dansante' is a truly one of a kind Ted Hood Designed Little Harbor 55, ready to comfortably cruise the coast or head offshore for fishing
- Flybridge
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: LHB55J02I898
FEATURES: |
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Rebuilt WhisperJets |
New Flybridge Canvas |
Cruising Speed 30kts |
New Pilothouse Flooring |
Newly Painted Decks |
Description
'La Vie Dansante' is a truly one of a kind Ted Hood Designed Little Harbor 55, ready to comfortably cruise the coast or head offshore for fishing
With a draft of a mere 2'6" and a top speed of 37kts, the Little Harbor 55 is a Ted Hood designed motor yacht which is capable of taking you anywhere you want to go, comfortably! Featuring Hamilton Jet drives with the added benefit of a WhisperJet Joystick (which is tied into the bow thruster) for maneuvering into difficult slips, driving and docking this boat couldn't be easier!
The current owner has had a 'no expenses spared' mentality for this motor yacht, and La Vie Dansante has benefitted from a massive list of upgrades such as:
- New Bottom Paint (2024)
- New Paint above Style Line (2024)
- New Deck, Cap Rail, and Nonskid Paint (2024)
- New Pilothouse Windows (2024)
- Refurbished Hamilton Jet Drives (2023)
- New Garmin Electronics (2023)
- New Watermaker (2023)
- New Port and Starboard Aquadrives (2023)
- New Forward Sumpbox (2023)
- New Engine Room Bilge Pump (2023)
- Replace Freshwater Plumbing (2023)
- Replace Port Fuel Gauge (2023)
- New Battery Cables (2023)
- New Pilothouse Flooring (2023)
- New Pilothouse Curtains (2023)
- New Generator Wiring (2023)
- New Bimini Canvas (2023)
- New Batteries (2023)
- New Trim Tabs (2023)
- Install 2 New Windlass's (2023)
- New Sunshade Poles (2022)
- 3000 Hour Service on Engines (2022)
And too many more to list,
La Vie Dansante should to be seen to fully appreciate the scope of how well she has been maintained, call or email to schedule a showing today!
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: LHB55J02I898
LOA: 55' 3'' (16.84 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1998
Refit Year: 2023
Beam: 16' 9''
Draft Max: 2' 6''
Maximum Speed: 36 Knots
Cruise Speed: 28 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Deep Vee
Fuel Tank: 1200 Gallons (4542.49 Liters)
Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Displacement: 57000 lbs
Designer: Ted Hood
Builder: Little Harbor
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel MTU
- Engine Model: 8V2000
- Engine Year: 1998
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Jet
- Power HP: 900.00
- Power KW: 671.13
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3300.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel MTU
- Engine Model: 8V2000
- Engine Year: 1998
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Jet
- Power HP: 900.00
- Power KW: 671.13
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3300.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Benjamin Scheffer.
We look forward to working with you!

East Coast Yacht Sales
44 Bay View Street
Camden ME 04843 USA
Phone: 1-207-236-8656
Email: yachts@ecys.com
Website: https://www.ecys.com
East Coast Yacht Sales is a high quality dealership and brokerage firm with a charismatic team of experienced yacht consultants, service technicians, and support staff who all have a passion for people, boats, and the water. Dealers for Axopar, Targa, Sirena, Boston BoatWorks, & J Boats.
With almost 40 years in the business, East Coast Yacht Sales has grown to eight offices throughout the northeast. You can find ECYS in the same Yarmouth, ME flagship location that was its birthplace, in addition to: Camden and Belfast, ME, Manchester, MA, Newport, RI, Mystic, CT, Long Island, NY, Atlantic Highlands, NJ and Annapolis, MD.

Benjamin Scheffer
Yacht Consultant
44 Bay View Street
Camden ME 04843 USA
Office: 1 (207) 236-8656
Email: bscheffer@ecys.com