1987 Camper & Nicholsons 83' _{(25.30 m)} Custom

OVERVIEW

Recognized in many different ports around the world, Mustang has a fame all her own. She was originally built for an experienced American yachtsman. The hull is the well-known, performance hull of Doug Peterson’s Ocean 80 series built at Southern Ocean Shipyard. To incorporate a large lazarette, the boat was extended three feet, then taken for fitting out to world-class Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard. A trailblazer in her day, Mustang is one of a handful of boats in this size and price range that has a true pilothouse---completely enclosed, functioning for piloting and lounging --that also is open to a spacious lower salon. Three staterooms aft for owner and guests, all with ensuite heads, plus two cabins and head forward for crew, complete the beautifully finished interior layout.

On deck a secure, spacious cockpit and steering cockpit directly aft are the heart of deck life. Social areas on the aft deck and foredeck can be organized easily.  

Though Mustang can accommodate up to three crew, this mini-superyacht can be sailed with two or three sailors. From the pilothouse full operational control of the yacht is available. From the outside helm one person can control the helm, furlers, and primary sail trim. The 2007 in-mast furling rig was taken out in the 2018/2019 refit and completely refurbished and painted; as well all the standing and running rig was replaced. Four new sails were added in Dec. 2020.  During this extensive refit the entire yacht was painted and new decks installed with a new winch package, deck hardware and hatches. New electronics and galley equipment have been added. In 2021 the engine and large generator were replaced to complement the small generator replaced in 2018. Exterior varnish has been stripped and built back up while Inside renovations and replacement of soft goods invite living at its best. A walk-in engine room with two entries and a crane for launching the tender are an added benefit. In August 2022 Mustang completed her annual haul-out/yard period. The bottom was painted, rudder dropped and serviced, zincs replaced, thru-hulls and underbody gear checked, so she is ready for immediate cruising.

Mustang offers the enviable richness of a lovely classic interior in a modern, performance, pilothouse, superyacht.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Deck Living:

Mustang has an enormous cockpit for outside living with an elevated steering area directly aft. The center cockpit table has leaves that can be folded down or up for full dining. A refrigerated compartment in the table makes life easy. Fully cushioned settees surround the cockpit. Bimini and side closures protect during inclement weather. Deck areas fore and aft can be configured for additional social areas.

Pilothouse/Deck and Lower Salons:

From the cockpit, a door leads to the raised pilothouse/deck salon. To starboard is the navigation area with a desk and instrument console; instruments can be hidden when the area is being used as a deck salon. To port is a settee and low coffee/cocktail table. The settee provides a second access to the engine room below. The deck salon opens fully to the lower salon, fostering a remarkable sense of space and light. To port is a large dining table surrounded by settee and chairs inboard. Forward is a console of cabinets and a wall-mounted TV. To starboard is a cocktail table with curved settee and a lovely bar which can be formally tended if desired. It has storage for bottles and glasses.

Galley and Crew Quarters:

Forward of the lower salon, a door leads to the galley. To port are all amenities (See Galley List) including double stainless-steel sinks, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, stove top and oven, plus good counter space and storage; to starboard is the crew mess. Extra storage is here, including a freezer under one of the settees. Forward are two cabins: the port one has a single berth while the starboard one has over/under bunks; they share a large head forward.

Master and Guest Staterooms:

From the pilothouse, stairs lead aft to the master stateroom, two guest staterooms and engine room access. The master stateroom is luxurious with a centerline queen bed, night stands and settees on each side, closets, cabinets and drawers for plenty of storage. The settee on the port side can convert to a 6 ft. sea berth. Various types of lighting permit reading or create mood. The ensuite bathroom provides a very large, enclosed shower with seating, Vacuflush fresh-water toilet, sink, counter space and mirrored cabinets.

Moving forward, the port guest stateroom has a full-sized bed, hanging locker, drawers and cabinets for storage as well as an ensuite head with shower, fresh-water toilet, sink, counters and mirrored cabinets. A door from the head to the hall gives this head the flexibility to be a day head. The starboard stateroom has twin beds with a bureau between. Storage is comparable to the port stateroom. The ensuite head with the usual amenities, also houses the washer/dryer and one of the accesses to the engine room that is beneath the raised pilothouse/upper salon.

The interior is beautifully detailed in classic teak. Shades and curtains for portholes and hatches, various lighting options and top-quality execution of interior furnishings offer a timeless, peaceful, environment for luxurious living aboard while cruising.

ELECTRONICS, NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION

Inside Pilothouse:

(1) B&G Zeus 3S chart plotter in pilothouse (New 2019/22) (Another plotter is at outside helm)

(5) B&G Triton 10 displays (New 2019) for windspeed, depth, etc; all functions available and connected with plotter. (2) displays in pilothouse, (1) at outside helm and (2) in captain’s cabin 

(1) Garmin stand-alone back-up chart plotter (New 2019)

(1) B&G Radar, 54m range; integrated with 3S plotter. (New 2018)

(1) Upgraded Autopilot: Simrad AP 44 with repeater at outside helm; (New 2020): includes new ram and pump (New 2019) and new Simrad control units (New 2022). Autopilot connects with all electronic charts and with NMEA 2000. 

(2) Compass:

• Precision 9 (under floor in crew cabin)
• Ritchie magnetic

VHF: Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS (2014)

AIS antenna and cable (New 2022) with back up antenna on aft deck

WIFI: 

• Redport WiFi antenna goes to router onboard 
• Pepwave antenna offers 3 ways to get WiFi: can use WiFi, cellular or land line to connect 

Galvanic isolator (New 2022)

Outside Helm:

B&G Zeus 3S chart plotter (New 2019/22)

(4) B&G 20/20 deck display units for wind, depth, speed, etc.; can pull any function from B&G 3S. (New 2019)

(1) B&G Triton 10 display (New 2019) for windspeed, depth, etc. all functions connect to electronic charts  

Simrad AP44 autopilot control. (New 2018) Can be operated on B&G 3S screen

(1) VHF Standard Horizon (New 2019)

(1) VHF Standard Horizon

(1) VHF West Marine handheld submersible (for tender)

Compass: Ritchie magnetic

Communications/Entertainment

Officejet 3830 printer, Wi-Fi enabled (New 2021)

Intelllian FB 250 R, including satellite phone (New 2019)

ACER laptop

42” Samsung “The Frame” smart television in lower salon (New 2021)

Fusion Bluetooth-enabled stereo system and 10 speakers; (4) control units throughout vessel, enabled with Sirius weather (New 2019). Fusion stereo units can be used with blue tooth; go to SiriusXM system; can use from phone.

ELECTRICAL

Generators: 

• (1) Northern Lights 21.5 kw; 1,629 hrs @ Sept 2024 (New 2021)
• (1) Cummins Onan 13.5 kw; 2,746 hrs @ Sept 2024; (New 2018)

Racor fuel filter/water separator for each generator (Replaced 2019)

Hard sound shields for each generator

PTO off generator and oil cooler refurbished (2021)

AC: 240/120 V., Single phase, 60 HZ

DC: 24/12V.

Inverter: Victron Blue Power inverter/charger

Battery Charger: Mastervolt battery charger (New 2019)  Charges house and engine start battery

Batteries:

• House bank; 12x2V, 960 amp hrs. (New 2019)
• 2x 12 V. (24V) starter batteries for main engine (New 2019)
• 2x 12 V. starter batteries; one for each generator (New 2019)
• 2x 12 V. batteries (24V) for electronics (2013). Electronics have their own charging system.
• Alternator: 6 amps, 24V, engine driven for house bank; (New with engine 2021)

DECK AND HULL

August 2022 Mustang was hauled out: Rudder was removed and rebuilt, fitted with new quadrant, all underbody gear checked and serviced as necessary, new antifoul paint applied and Propspeed applied to the prop.

Mustang was completely painted in 2018. Hull was refurbished and painted in Awlgrip Aristo Blue and superstructure painted Stark White. 

Teak weather deck plus capping rail was installed new in 2018 by Teak Decking System. 

Directly aft of cockpit is elevated steering cockpit, providing excellent visibility over pilothouse.

The aft coach roof is chocked to carry the tender; a crane on the aft deck deploys it. This area then becomes a cushioned sunning/lounging area. Aft deck area can be configured as another social area.

(2) Anchor Windlasses, Maxwell 4000, 24V (Rebuilt 2018) 

(2) Bow rollers

(2) CQR anchors, 105 lbs.

300 ft of new G4 chain with new gypsy (New 2018) on port side

275’ chain on starboard side

(1) Fortress anchor: 125 lbs.; 50’ of chain and 200’ rode

Crane: Sanguinetti, 24 v. to lift tender (Serviced and maintained regularly)

Passerelle: Multiplex custom carbon fiber (New 2019)

Boarding/swim ladder: Multiplex sturdy custom carbon fiber with teak steps (New 2019)

Storm shutters; plexiglass

Deck hatches /portholes: Goiot (New 2018/2019)

Deck hardware: Harken tracks and cars for genoa, yankee and staysail (New 2018) All new cleats and rechromed deck hardware (New 2018/2019)

Running and spreader lights

Stanchions with cables and gates port, starboard and aft

Deck shower: Hot and cold fresh water

Sun pads for aft deck/cabin coach roof 

Cockpit cushion covers plus a set of all-weather covers (New 2019)

Custom Bimini, dodger, helm awning (New 2019); foredeck and aft deck awnings (New 2019)

Refrigerator in cockpit table

Tender: Highfield RIB tender (New 2018; major service 2021): Aluminum hull, fitted with charger, Bluetooth-enabled stereo, Garmin chart plotter, navigation and deck lighting, boarding ladder and anchor.

SAILS AND RIGGING

Spars: Formula aluminum in-mast furling main mast and boom (2007): refurbished wiring, lighting and instruments plus painted Stark White Awlgrip (2018). Keel stepped, 3 spreader with hydraulic jack under mast. 

Main sail furler rebuilt and foil modification (2021)

(3) Reckman hydraulic furlers with mechanical over-ride; Factory rebuilt (2018); New motherboard in Reckman system (fitted 2020).

Stainless steel discontinuous rod rigging (New 2019); hydraulic back stay rams and vang refurbished 2019)

Running rigging (New 2019)

Winches:

• Lewmar winch package installed (New 2019)
• (2) #68 CHST electric hydraulic 2-speed Ocean winches
• (2) #58 CHST electric hydraulic 2-speed Ocean winches
• #58 CST 2-speed Ocean winch
• #50 CST 2 speed Ocean winches 
• Powerpack, hydraulics, wiring and Antal stainless steel switches (New 2019)

Sails:

All sails by North Sails 3Di (New 2020)

• Main sail
• Genoa
• Yankee
• Staysail

GALLEY EQUIPMENT

Electric three burner stove top: Force 10 (New 2019)

Oven: Bosch (New 2019)

Dishwasher: Frigidaire (2014)

Icemaker: Isotherm (New 2018)

Microwave Sharp (New 2021)

Freezers: two large 

Refrigerator: 6 cubic feet

Vegetable chiller: 6 cubic feet

Drinks refrigerator: in cockpit table

Note: Custom built in refrigeration mentioned above is electric. Reefer compressor (New 2021)

Interior

Leather furnishings in pilot house/deck saloon and master stateroom (New 2019) 

(17) New reading lights throughout interior (New 2022).

Interior hardware from hinges to reading lights (New 2021)

Carpets and underlay throughout interior (New 2019)

Premium linens and towels (New 2020).

CONSTRUCTION

Fiberglass (GRP) hull and superstructure. Below waterline is solid laminate. Three inches above waterline and below cap rail is fiberglass with end balsa core. Teak decks are over fiberglass with balsa core.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

Engine: New Factory remanufactured Cummins B.T.H. 6 315 HP marine diesel engine (New 2021); includes full warranty, control panel, and extra house alternator; 1,326 hrs @ Sept. 2024.

Back-up analogue gauges for main engine (New 2019)

Fuel lines, racor filters and primer pumps (New 2019)

Vetus shaft coupling (New 2021) 

Dual Racor fuel filter/water separators. Single lever Morse controls.

Transmission: Twin Disc; 2.5:1 ratio (Completely rebuilt 2021)

Hundested; FR-EL-VP3 variable pitch propeller, 3 bladed; (Factory-serviced 2019; New pitch gauge 2021) Offset slightly to starboard, enables propeller shaft to be withdrawn without removing rudder.

Bowthruster: Richfield 400; retractable, 30 HP; Propeller installed (New 2022)

Watermaker: Sea Recovery; SOC1500-2-AWC, 1200 g.p.d. (Rebuilt 2021)

Refrigeration: Custom holding plate system; (Rebuilt with new compressors 2021); Four compartments total. Refrigerated compartment in cockpit table.

Air Conditioning: Cruisair; reverse cycle; (4) compressors located in engine room. New stand-alone pilot house air conditioning system installed (New 2021). New forward AC evaporators and compressor (New 2019). Salon and aft air-conditioning system (serviced 2021). 

Toilets: 3x Vacuflush fresh-water heads for owner and guests; Jabsco electric fresh water for crew. New blackwater pipes and pumps for heads and discharge, plus service of heads units (New 2020).

Steering: Hydraulic and mechanical; Regularly maintained

Bilge System: 

• Secondary Jabsco bilge system aft of engine room for starboard, mid and port bilges. Jabsco pump with 3 pickup valves.  
• Submersible Rule pumps with automatic float switches and alarms in each bilge section. 4 stations with 5 pumps total.
• Raw water pump system (New 2018)

Fire Fighting System:

• Halon engine room fire suppression system with automatic and manual release with engine shutdown (New 2019)
• Hand held extinguishers throughout the vessel (New 2019) 
• (11) dry powder handheld extinguishers
• (2) CO2 handhelds (large handhelds)
• Foam handheld.

Safety

(2) ACR EPIRBs (one new 2019; the other new 2021)

(6) Personal EPIRBs (New 2019)

Life rafts: (2) 6 pax life rafts (New 2018)

Lifesling/horseshoe (New 2021)

(2) Jon Buoys (New 2019)

Flare Kit

(12) Mustang inflatable offshore life vests with harnesses (New 2019)

(12) USCG type-1 offshore life vests (New 2019)

(6) Buoyancy aids in tender (New 2019)

Search light, 24V

Full offshore first aid kit (New 2019)

Medical Kit 3500 (New 2022)

Engine room has two accesses: one through starboard guest head; one through settee of pilothouse.

WATERSPORTS AND RECREATION

Dive Compressor (Serviced 2020)

(4) BCD’s (New 2021) 

(6) Regulator sets 

(4) Aluminum tanks

Weights and belts

REFIT

Refit history available upon request.

REMARKS

Mustang provides the best of both worlds: performance and modern systems with luxurious living in classic style. Designed for ocean racing performance, the hull became the foundation for a boat exquisitely detailed and finished in classic teak throughout the interior. This performance/living marriage and the “big boat” superyacht features of Mustang, including a true pilothouse/deck salon and shallow draft add up to a combination in one boat that is hard to find to this day. After extensive refit Mustang is rarin’ to go—fast, in safety, comfort and style—either coastal cruising or her 5th trip around the globe.  

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com