SEPTEMBER MORN, designed by Ted Hood and built by Little Harbor in 1986, is a highly sought-after yacht ideal for entertaining and extended cruising. With a beautiful teak interior, it features versatile slide-out settees on both sides, comfortably accommodating up to six guests in two staterooms. Equipped for smooth and efficient cruising, SEPTEMBER MORN includes a Hood electric stowaway in-mast furling system, Navtec hydraulic vang, electric self-tailing Barient winches, and a Harken MKIV roller furling headsail, all easily operated from the helm. The yacht’s exceptional build quality is evident throughout, reflecting Little Harbor's craftsmanship.

 

Well-maintained by an experienced yachtsman and featuring a new 2023 diesel engine, SEPTEMBER MORN offers reliable performance and numerous upgrades. Ready for her next owner, she promises years of luxury and adventure on the water.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Name: SEPTEMBER MORN

Builder: LITTLE HARBOR

Model: Aft Cockpit LH42

Model Year: 1986

Year Built: 1986

Category: Sloop

Country: United States

MLS #: 414553

Heads: 1

Sleeps: 6

Staterooms: 2

Length: 42 (12.8m)

Draft: 4' 6" (1.37m)

Beam: 13' 1" (3.99m)

Cruise Speed: 6.5 Knots

Max Speed: 7 Knots

Water Capacity: 125 Gal

Manufacturer: Nanni

Engine Hours: 12

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 50

Details
SEPTEMBER MORN, a highly sought-after yacht model, was meticulously designed by renowned naval architect Ted Hood and built by the respected Little Harbor yard in 1986. This beautiful vessel stands as an exceptional choice for both entertaining and extended cruising, offering the perfect blend of luxury and performance on the water. Her elegant teak interior is designed with comfort in mind, featuring versatile slide-out settees on both the port and starboard sides, providing ample seating and space. The yacht can comfortably accommodate up to six guests in two well-appointed staterooms, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay on board.
For ease of cruising and superior comfort, SEPTEMBER MORN is outfitted with a range of high-end features, including a Hood electric stowaway in-mast furling system, which can be conveniently operated from the helm. The yacht also boasts a Navtec hydraulic vang, equipped with cockpit controls, as well as electric self-tailing Barient winches that simplify sail handling. The Harken MKIV 2 roller furling headsail adds further convenience, allowing for smooth and efficient sail adjustments during a wide range of conditions.
The yacht’s craftsmanship is immediately apparent as soon as you step aboard, reflecting the exceptional build quality for which Little Harbor is known. SEPTEMBER MORN has been carefully maintained and upgraded by an experienced yachtsman, ensuring that she remains in top condition. One of the standout features of this vessel is her brand-new diesel engine, installed in 2023, offering dependable and efficient performance for all your cruising adventures. With numerous thoughtful upgrades and professional care throughout, SEPTEMBER MORN stands ready for her next owner to enjoy a lifetime of exploration and luxury on the water.

Key Features
Large comfortable T-shaped aft cockpit 
Lead keel ballast
Centerboard  
Maxwell-Nilsson electric anchor windless
Nanni 50hp diesel engine 12 hrs (new 2023)
From the cockpit you go down 4 steps to enter the main cabin with accommodations below. Upon entering the main cabin the galley is immediately to port, this features a 3-burner Mariner gas stove with propane switch. Outboard and behind stove are cupboards and storage for longer cruises a Sea Frost fridge/ freezer is aft of the galley with controls above the top opening doors. A pressure hot and cold freshwater faucet is located at the double stainless-steel sink with a cutting board and a large storage area below for pots and pans. The sink also has a hand operated freshwater and sea water faucet.

Directly opposite the galley to starboard and under the cockpit is the aft quarter berth, this cabin is open to the salon. Directly in front of the quarter berth is the nav station facing forward. Directly in front of the nav area is a long couch which pulls out to a sea berth, in the middle of the salon is a drop leaf table which seats 4 comfortably and six in a pinch, to port of the table is another couch with also can be pulled out to make a sea berth. Above each couch are bookshelves and opening cupboards featuring louvered doors. Frigast brass reading lamps adorn the bulkhead for evening reading. A clock and barometer are located on the forward bulkhead.

The keel stepped mast is forward of the salon table.

Forward of the salon to port is the head with shower and manual toilet, access is through a door from the salon or from the owner’s cabin forward. 
In the bow is the V-berth featuring lockers both port and starboard, a small dresser is located on the starboard and port side along with an ample number of drawers under and beside the bed. A large overhead opening hatch allows light and ventilation into this cabin along with opening stainless steel port lights in the coach house. Reading lamps and fans are in the owner’s stateroom also.

Features Include
A well-lighted and ventilated area from the companionway hatch, large and small ports and an opening overhead hatch with screen. Integral varnished teak handholds are full length port and starboard below the ports. A teak grate dustpan is built into the teak and holly sole. 

The U-shaped galley to port is easily accessed from the cockpit and separated from the forward main salon by a half bulkhead with a varnished teak cap with a built-in handhold. White Formica countertop with teak trim is throughout the galley. Galley cabinets have louvered cherry door storage areas outboard and aft. A large double stainless-steel sink with hot and cold pressure water with large storage area under sink, inboard of the sink is a large storage area under a cutting board for pot storage accessed by a countertop hatch. 

On the outboard side of the galley is a Mariner 3-burner gimbaled stainless steel stove with a glass doored oven, dome lights are over the countertop along with a 12-volt fan and a large window outboard. 

Aft in the galley is the Sea Frost refrigeration and freezer accessed through countertop hatches. The LPG switch is also located in this area along with the fridge and freezer controls. 
Port and starboard couches that pull out to make a sea berth 
Dropleaf teak dining table
White Formica overheads between laminated teak beams 
Large opening overhead hatch 
Multiple opening portlights along both port and starboard coach house 
Stainless steel rod which houses the centerboard cable is located at the aft end of the salon table
Teak and holly floors
The forward facing nav station is separated from the quarter berth and the main salon by a half bulkhead with varnished teak trim.

Features include 
Opening varnished teak nav desk and cushioned seat with storage inside
Varnished teak faced storage drawer inboard
Custom varnished handrail and panels for flush mounted instruments
AC/DC electrical breaker panel outboard 
Hart tank gauge
Bulkhead mounted compass
Xantrex battery monitoring system
Autopilot remote
Raymarine Axiom pro95 with AIS (new 2021)
Fusion MS-RA70NSX
ICOM IC-M810 SSB radio
ICOM IC-M80 VHF radio
Raymarine autopilot control
Raymarine ST60 T display 
Statpower inverter
Flexible chart light 
Overhead dome light as well as a large port light over the nav area  
Aft to starboard of the companionway is a walk-in quarter berth area featuring a single berth outboard with storage under, inboard in this cabin is engine access.
The owner’s cabin is forward and features a V-berth with filler.

Opening overhead hatch
Frigast reading lamps
Hella fans 
Hanging socker to starboard
4 x Louvered teak cupboards above the bed
Raymarine Axiom pro 95 with AIS (new 2021)
Raymarine Axiom pro 95 at chart table (new 2021)
Raymarine autopilot ST60 T with smart controller
ICOM M-80 VHF
ICOM 810 SSB 
Raymarine ST60 T wind, speed and depth 
Statpower inverter
Bow thruster control
12-Volt DC 120V AC electrical system
30 Amp shore power inlet with cable
4 x T-145 + 6-volt deep cycle batteries 
Separate 12-volt battery for bow thruster 
120 Amp alternator on engine 
Bass DC electrical panel
Stainless overhead reading lamps 
Battery isolation switches
Ritchie stainless compass at pedestal
Hood electric stowaway in mast furler with switch at helm
Double spreader rig
Rod rigging
North genoa
Navtec backstay and vang control in cockpit
North furling mainsail
Rod rigging
Harken MKIV 2 roller furling headsail
Navtec hydraulic vang

Winches
2 x Barient 32 electric self-tailing 
2 x Barient 28 electric self-tailing 
2 x Barient 24
Nanni 50hp diesel engine 12 hrs (new 2023)
Side Power bow thruster
Racor on main engine 
Manual bilge pump in cockpit
Tank tender gauges
Automatic bilge pump
Water heater
3-Blade max prop
Hand laid fiberglass hull with AIREX foam core construction
Molded in fiberglass fuel and water tanks 
Molded fiberglass centerboard trunk
Hand laid fiberglass deck with Divinycell core construction
Hand laid teak decks
Teak rub rail along hull with stainless striker
White Awlgrip hull with blue bottom paint


Deck 
Maxwell-Nilsson windlass with chain gypsy and rope capstan
Stainless stem head with double anchor roller on bow
Varnished teak toe rails and exterior trim
6 x Opening deck hatches
4 x Stainless steel cowl vents with stainless steel guards with varnished teak boxes
12 x Stainless opening portholes
Stern boarding ladder
Outboard engine mount on transom
Wooden destroyer wheel
Twin propane tanks 
2 x Life rings 
Covers for all deck varnish
Inboard and outboard genoa tracks 
Fairclough cover
6-Person offshore life raft (not inspected)

SEPTEMBER MORN is a lovely aft cockpit Little Harbor 42. A fantastic vessel for a couple to cruise offshore or simply delightful for coastal cruising in style and comfort.Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at Wentworth by the Sea Marina and easy to view.
42'(12.8m) 1986
Sloop
LITTLE HARBOR
$220,000 USD