2003 Little Harbor WhisperJet 38

PATRIOT is a very special Little Harbor WhisperJet - the very last WhisperJet 38 built and one of only a handful built by Hinckley in Maine. She has been lovingly and knowledgeably maintained since new with flawless varnish & painted surfaces, expertly maintained engines and never in need of anything. She comes with a recent (2019) Hinckley IQAN Gen3 JetStick and (2018) hull paint. All of her services are up to date and she has spent every winter of her life in heated indoor storage being pampered throughout the off season.

INTRODUCTION:

PATRIOT is an exceptionally well cared for Little Harbor WhisperJet. She has tremendous features, including the Hinckley JetStick® steering system, generator, air conditioning, and twin Yanmar engines. Her shoal draft and high performance make her uniquely versatile as a day boat or for extended cruising. She is safe, seaworthy, fast, all the while being gorgeous and fun.

For many boaters, the Little Harbor WhisperJet 38 is the ultimate yacht and one of the most attractive, innovative products to have ever arrived on the marine market. Her boutique Hood design is at the pinnacle of thinking, proper in all respects -- offering superb maneuverability, great 1'-10" shallow draft capability, speed, seaworthiness and easy handling. For many cruising areas she offers a nearly unparalleled combination of benefits and aesthetics, allowing access to shallow waters other yachts may only view from offshore. Free of underwater appendages such as rudders, shafts and propellers, there is less worry about snagging lobster pots or hitting underwater obstructions.

HULL & DECK:

Hull:

The Little Harbor 38 WhisperJet has a strong hull fabricated from a combination of knitted bi-directional E-glass with Kevlar hybrid laminate, foam core for strength and sound deadening throughout. This combination of superior materials results in a stronger boat that is lighter -- thus faster and fuel efficient.

• (2018) Awlgrip Navy Blue Hull with single white boot stripe
• (2019) New non-skid deck paint (bottom strip + barrier coat in 2019)
• Foam-cored hull bottom and topsides
• Vinylester resin used in hull fiberglass lay-up
• Molded rubrail with stainless striker
• Lightweight composite stringers laminated to the hull providing exceptional strength

Construction:

• Modified V-Hull Design with Running Chines:
• Corecell Foam-cored and knitted bi-directional E-glass with Kevlar hybrid hull
• Vinylester low profile resin osmosis barrier
• Deck is segmented resin infused balsa-core
• Laminate composite grid system stringers
• Stainless steel capped molded rub rail
• Fiberglass swim platform with painted nonskid has a telescoping stainless steel ladder.

Deck:

• Fiberglass cored deck with laid teak bridge-deck sole
• Fiberglass bowsprit
• Lewmar anchor windlass with remote at helm and foot switches at bow
• Anchor with chain and rode
• Anchor roller
• Stainless steel bow rail
• Varnished teak cap rail with long stainless steel chafe guards at anchor cleats
• (2) Stainless, oversized bow chocks
• (6) Stainless steel mooring cleats, at bow, amidships and stern
• Fiberglass non-skid swim platform with ladder
• Hot & cold shower in cockpit

BRIDGEDECK & COCKPIT:

Forward of the cockpit the bridgedeck serves as the prime entertainment area. This area can be enclosed for use with heat and air conditioning or opened to the elements aft via rollup canvas. Superb comfort is inherent in the design. The floor is teak planking overlaid on structural fiberglass decking. The hard top offers great visibility and has lighting, ventilation from deck hatches and is lined with a custom headliner.

Additionally, the entire bridge deck hinges via an electric lift, allowing access to engines and systems maintenance. There is also a smaller hatch allowing quick access to the engine room.

The Helm Station is located forward to starboard, with full electronics and instrumentation, including a leather Stidd helm chair with built-in Hinckley JetStick® Gen-2 steering and control module. Forward to port is a customized teak chart table.

• Just behind the helm seat is a custom varnished shelfed chest with a refrigerator/ freezer inside.

The L-shaped settee to port seats four comfortably with a tapered teak table and cover. Alternatively, the table can be removed altogether to make room for more guests or lowered to form a third berth for sleeping. A removable seat back can be used by the co-helmsman/navigator.

Cockpit seating has storage access ports for better storage of equipment and supplies. There is a custom teak windshield with electrically actuated center-opening window.

• (2021) New canvas pilothouse enclosure
• (2016) Ultraleather cushions for pilothouse
• (2017) Stidd companion seat added
• Stidd pedestal helmsman's chair with integral Hinckley JetStick® system
• Molded steering console and instrument box, hinged for easy access
• Custom varnished-teak steering wheel with stainless spokes
• (3) Windshield washers/wipers
• Opening ports
• Lewmar anodized aluminum opening deck hatches with Ocean Air screens and shades
• Stern hawse pipes
• Aft deck seating in cockpit with storage below
• Hot/cold shower in aft cockpit
• Starboard binocular/drink holder
• Covers for aft seat, console, bridge table, nav table, companionway and helm seat

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:

• (2) Raymarine E120 Chartplotter, Radar, GPS
• Raymarine open array radar scanner
• Raymarine ST60 TriData Display
• Raymarine ST6001 autopilot control
• Raymarine VHF
• KVH Azimuth 1000 electronic compass
• Alpine stereo system
• Remotely controlled search/mooring light at helm station on cabin roof

ACCOMODATIONS AND LAYOUT:

The interior woodwork is finished in satin-varnished cherry with white fascia surfaces. The sole is varnished teak and holly veneer. Drawers have Kroon flush positive latches and mount on roller bearings. Ocean Frigast lighting.

Master Cabin:

Starting forward, a V-berth with filler converts to a large double berth. A premium mattress provides outstanding comfort. There are numerous shelves and storage lockers and two large cedar-lined hanging lockers.

Dinette:

Aft of the master cabin, to starboard, is a dinette with teak table that lowers, converting to a double berth. There is a hanging locker aft with shelving outboard. This hanging locker contains a closet for hangers and the JetStick computer control module.

Galley:

The galley is located to port. Features include a Norcold 110-/12-Volt refrigerator, GE microwave oven with shelf, pressurized freshwater system, a 6-gallon stainless steel hot water tank with 110-V element and heat exchanger, Corian sink with Grohe faucet and Corian countertops.

Head:

Aft of the galley is the Head with ensuite shower with removable grate. Highlights include a Corian sink, Grohe shower faucet, cherry framed mirror, Corian counter, chrome fixtures and a fresh water marine toilet to holding tank. An opening port provides light and ventilation.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

PATRIOT has a properly designed 12 VDC electrical system and a 125 VAC system with power from the inverter, generator or shore power. Her electrical harness is custom, and overall electrical systems design and execution is exceptional. Additionally, she has been designed and built in accordance with ABYC standards. Wiring throughout the yacht is tinned cable.

12-V/110-V control and BASS distribution panel with voltmeter/ammeter

• Tinned wire throughout
• Split loose fire retardant cable conduits
• Bonded system on all underwater hardware
• Reverse polarity indicator on panel
• 12-Volt cabin lighting
• 110-Volt outlets at galley and head with GFCI
• 12-Volt outlet at helm
• Courtesy lights in cockpit
• (2019) (2) Engine starting batteries
• (2019) House batteries
• Engine alternators for battery charging
• 40-amp battery charger
• Battery switching with Cole Herse switches and selectors in engine room and in companionway
• Battery cables, single insulated 4/0 with fireproof jacket for heavily loaded items
• (2) Dockside electrical cables, 110-Volt/30 amp with 50' cord
• Northern Lights generator (204 hours) removed and fully rebuilt in 2021 @ 155 hours

ENGINE/ MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:

Twin Yanmar 370-hp diesels (1600 hours with Hamilton Waterjets.

• (2023) Cooling system flush with Rydlyme
• (2023) New impellers
• (2019) Intercoolers removed and cleaned
• (2019) Patented Hinckley IQAN Gen3 JetStick® steering system
• Vetus bow thruster
• Hydraulic steering
• Morse throttle/clutch controls
• Isolation type engine mounts
• WhisperJet sound barrier (ultrasonic insulation around engine boxes, muffler wraps and gaskets on all openings)
• Wet exhaust with discharge through transom
• Bennett trim tabs with indicators
• Bronze raw water strainers
• High water bilge alarm
• Racor fuel filter/separator centrifuge fuel cleaning
• Engine room blowers
• Automatic Halon fire control system
• Holding tank gauge
• (2) 12-Volt bilge pumps with automatic switches
• (2) Fuel tanks, 150 gallon welded aluminum
• Fire extinguishers
• Marineair reverse-cycle air conditioner; outlet below and on bridge deck