1998 Little Harbor Whisperjet 55

About This Vessel

This 1998 Little Harbor Whisperjet 55, measures 55 ft, and is located in Chester, Maryland.

Technical Specifications* Designer: Ted Hood* Length Overall (LOA): 55' 3" (16.84 m)* Beam: 16' 9" (5.11 m)* Draft: 2' 6" (0.76 m) — Incredibly shallow for a 55ft yacht, allowing access to skinny water.* Displacement: ~57,000 lbs* Hull Type: Deep-V Composite* Fuel Capacity: 1,200 gallons* Water Capacity: 200 gallonsPropulsion & PerformanceThe defining feature of this boat is its waterjet propulsion, which eliminates traditional props and rudders to reduce drag and avoid underwater hazards.* Engines: Twin 12 Cylinder 1300 HP MAN DE2842LE404 Series Diesels* Engine Serial Numbers: Port # 7019584156A201 & Starboard # 7019584155A201* Transmissions: ZF Model BW165P3: Ratio 1.11-1* Drives: Hamilton 422 Jet drives* Generator: Northern Lights 15.0 KW, Model PX312K, Serial # K02075* Reasonable Cruising Speed: ~28–34 knots.* Fast Cruising Speed: ~36–40 knots !Notable Features* Custom enclosed pilothouse added in 2020, offering excellent 360-degree visibility.* Stealth & Silence: True to the name "Whispertet," the engine rooms were heavily insulated and the exhaust systems designed to be exceptionally quiet.* Accommodations: Featuring a two cabin layout with a spacious master suite with ensuite head. Guest cabin is aft to Port. This is a galley-down configuration, with a large dinette. High-end teak/cherry joiner work.* Only two Whisperjet 55s were ever produced, making them highly sought after on the brokerage market - often seen as "modern classics. Because they were built with premium materials, they hold up well! Replacement value on a vessel like this would certainly be in the 2 to 3 Million dollar range, depending on the country of manufacture. This Little Harbor is an American built vessel. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is