2003 Little Harbor WhisperJet 38

WhisperJet 38 hull #40 MAGIC is an exceptional late-model example of this venerable class of waterjet-powered express cruisers designed by Ted Hood of Little Harbor Marine with the added benefit of being built by The Hinckley Company. The WhisperJet 38 has proven to be an iconic design known for its great looks, dry ride, best-in-class sightlines from the bridge deck and helm, a roomy cockpit with full-beam transom seating and downright amazing interior. A connoisseur's version with refined hardtop and solid teak windshield - Awlgrip painted on the outside and varnished on the inside - and a helm without peer. And of course, with waterjet propulsion the draft is only 20 inches for true shallow water capability with no worry of obstructions like lobster traps in Maine or logs on the Connecticut River. A versatile and agile performer as a day boat with fast cruising speeds approaching 25 knots, she boasts a dynamite interior as well with ample V-berth double, convertible dinette, galley and roomy enclosed ensuite head and shower. 

MAGIC has benefited from light seasonal usage with indoor storage and service by her builder her entire life, with ownership that always kept her in tip-top condition with updates and upgrades along the way including recent Garmin electronics with autopilot, hull paint and foredeck nonskid and Gen 3 Hinckley Jetstick to name just a few. 

Lift-kept since 2018! 

MAGIC is a "must see" for anyone seriously considering a WhisperJet 38. Well-equipped with generator and beaucoup AC/reverse cycle heat (with extra stand-alone unit for the bridge deck, installed late 2018); optional bridge deck 12v reefer; electric front opening panel in the windshield for added ventilation, teak cockpit and bridge deck soles, Algae-X fuel conditioner, Stidd helm pedestal chair with joystick control built onto the armrest- and the list goes on! 

• Awlgrip Navy Blue hull with single white boot stripe (fall, 2017) 
• Awlgrip White deck and cabin house with cream nonskid (2024) 

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 cored for strength and sound deadening throughout. This combination of superior materials results in a stronger boat that is lighter -- thus faster and fuel efficient.  

• 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  
• 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 swim ladder 

Deck Details 

• Lewmar anchor windlass with remote at helm and foot switches at bow 
• Fiberglass bowsprit with built-in anchor roller 
• Plow type anchor with chain and rope rode 
• 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  

Cockpit 

• Teak cockpit sole 
• Cockpit seating has storage access ports for better storage of equipment and supplies. 
• Stern hawse pipes 
• Hot/cold shower in aft cockpit 

Bridge Deck 

Best in class sightlines through the Little Harbor teak windshield with electrically actuated center-opening window. 

Forward of the cockpit the bridge deck serves as the prime entertainment area. This area can be enclosed for use with heat and air conditioning (16K BTUs) 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 overhead hatches and is lined with a custom headliner replaced new in 2025! 

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

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-3 steering and control module. The helm  console of this generation of Whispejet is widely regarded as best-in-class: truly ergonomic, well laid out and darn good looking.  

Just behind the helm seat is a custom, cushion-topped varnished shelved 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. In front of the L settee is a beautiful teak ‘nav station’ with top-opening desk with storage for chart books, cell phone ephemera, snacks, sunglasses etc. 

• Stidd pedestal helmsman's chair with integral Hinckley Gen3 JetStick® system (installed 2021) 
• Molded steering console and instrument box, hinged for easy access 
• Custom varnished-teak steering wheel with stainless spokes 
• (3) Windshield washers/wipers 
• Starboard binocular/drink holder 

CANVAS: covers for aft seat, console, bridge table, nav table, companionway and helm seat. 

Navigation/Communication Equipment           

• Garmin chartplotter, radar, autopilot (new 2021) 
• (2) Garmin 15” MFD displays  
• Garmin HD Digital closed-array radar scanner  
• Garmin autopilot 
• ICOM VHF with remote mic 
• KVH Azimuth 1000 electronic compass 
• Remotely controlled ACR search/mooring light at helm station on cabin roof 

Entertainment Electronics 

• Alpine AM/FM/ CD player with Bluetooth and BOSE speakers    
• Flat screen TV - in master cabin 

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. 

Ensuite Head with Shower 

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. Tankwatch 4 tank monitor. 

• Opening ports 
• Lewmar anodized aluminum opening deck hatches with Ocean Air screens and shades 

MAGIC 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 
• Xantrex inverter/charger 
• Xantrex Link 1000 
• (2) Engine starting batteries 
• Engine alternators for battery charging 
• 40-amp battery charger 
• Battery switching with Cole Hersee 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 5.5 kW generator (appx. 127 hours 12/24) 

• Twin Yanmar 370-hp diesels (@780 hours) with Hamilton 274 waterjets 
• 500-hour Yanmar service performed (winter 2024) 
• Patented Hinckley JetStick® 3 steering system (new 2021) 
• 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 
• Racor fuel filter/separator centrifuge fuel cleaning 
• Engine room blowers 
• Holding tank gauge 
• (2) Fuel tanks, 150-gallon welded aluminum 
• Marine Air reverse-cycle 16,000 kW air conditioner - outlet below and on bridge deck plus additional 8,000 kW unit for bridge deck 

• Fireboy engine room fire extinguisher; automatic Halon fire control system 
• Hight water alarm at helm 
• Fire extinguishers 
• (2) 12-Volt bilge pumps with automatic switches 
• 12v Horn 
• Windshield washers 
• Chelsea clock and barometer 

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