The Hood 46 LM represents the next expression of the enduring collaboration between C.W. Hood Design and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding—an evolution of a design language defined by restraint, integrity, and exceptional execution. Conceived as a compact yet thoroughly capable cruising yacht, the 46 LM carries forward the DNA that has made the Hood series so widely respected, blending traditional proportions with contemporary performance and comfort. At 46 feet overall, she offers a rare balance of elegance and authority, with a presence that feels purposeful rather than ostentatious.
Her construction reflects Lyman-Morse’s uncompromising standards and deep experience with cold-molded composite yachts. The hull is built using multiple layers of carefully selected wood laminates over permanent structure, sheathed in epoxy and post-cured to achieve exceptional strength, stiffness, and long-term finish stability. This approach—proven across decades of high-latitude cruising and offshore use—delivers a hull that is quiet underway, thermally stable, and refined in feel. Composite deck and pilothouse structures further reduce weight aloft while allowing for precise detailing and long-term durability
Throughout the yacht, materials are chosen not for fashion, but for longevity and tactility. Teak decks, carbon-reinforced composite structures, finely executed metalwork, and carefully matched interior joinery all reflect a build philosophy that values subtlety over excess. Systems are engineered for access, serviceability, and redundancy, with installation practices aligned to best-in-class yacht standards. Every detail—from hidden fastenings to book-matched veneers—reinforces the sense that the Hood 46 LM is built to be owned for decades.
The Hood 46 LM follows directly in the wake of the widely celebrated Hood 57 LM, a yacht that has garnered significant industry recognition for its synthesis of craftsmanship, performance, and livability, as well as the award-winning Hood 35 LM, whose smaller scale did nothing to diminish its ambition or execution. Like those yachts, the 46 LM is not intended to chase trends, but to quietly define them—offering a deeply considered experience for owners who value engineering rigor, timeless design, and the confidence that comes from a boat built without compromise.
