Mystic - CUSTOM BUILT FOR SALE

MYSTIC is a three-mast, gaff‑rigged, square‑topsail schooner—an authentic tall ship sailing yacht. She welcomes up to 36 guests with 12 crew for overnight voyages and extended passages, and up to 150 guests for day‑charter outings. This commercial vessel carries full authorization to operate as a charter yacht on coastal and open‑ocean routes (certification valid through Feb. 2022).

Conceived and constructed expressly for the charter trade, MYSTIC was launched in 2007. A significant refit followed in 2015, and her current owner acquired her in 2017. After a successful charter program in the Bahamas, she has returned to Virginia and is now being offered for sale.

Mystic’s scale, accommodations, relative youth, and timeless aesthetic make her exceptionally well suited to profitable commercial chartering and/or a sail‑training enterprise. Her stout construction and substantial size also make her a compelling prospect as an ocean‑going expedition yacht, or she could be transformed into a distinguished private sailing yacht.

Overview

On deck, Mystic presents three purposeful deckhouses—the forward passenger lounge, the midship dining salon, and the aft navigation and captain’s quarters—complemented by a dedicated forecastle for crew accommodations. Wide side decks with permanent deck-box seating to port and starboard invite easy movement and social moments, while removable deck tables and chairs transform the exterior into an elegant setting for open-air relaxation, dinners, and drinks. Two outside showers offer a refreshing rinse after a sunlit day at sea. In 2015, the hull was bottom blasted back to original steel and recoated with four coats of Bar Rust and new anti-fouling, and maneuverability is assured by a 100 hp bow thruster installed the same year. Robust ground tackle features Navy-type gear with one 100 lb primary anchor and one 100 lb Fisherman anchor, approximately 500' of 3/4" chain and 500' of 2 1/2" nylon rode, all serviced by a 15 hp CME hydraulic vertical capstan. Safety equipment spans rafts for 160 including rescue platforms, a Kidde CO2 fire extinguishing system, portable fire extinguishers, a 406 MHz EPIRB, PFDs, and rings.

The forecastle provides practical accommodations for eight crew in single bunks, with a shared head and shower and ample storage, ensuring the team lives comfortably while remaining close to their operational stations.

The forward deckhouse is the welcoming passenger lounge, bathed in light from numerous large windows to either side and refined with attractive joinery and gleaming teak and holly flooring. Comfortable lounge seating creates a convivial gathering space, complemented by a well-appointed bar with an ice maker, a small refrigerator, and a wine cooler. An upright piano graces the forward end, while a TV on the aft bulkhead adds entertainment versatility. At the center, a stairway leads down to eight passenger cabins, each with either double berths or upper and lower berths, a sink, varnished teak and holly soles, port lights, and independent air-conditioning controls. This area is served by two shared showers and two shared heads and includes a cozy library nook with bookshelves.

Amidships, the dining salon mirrors the lounge’s bright, airy ambiance with numerous large windows, fine joinery, and teak and holly flooring. Six dining tables accommodate gracious mealtimes, supported by a coffee bar with an ice maker and a microwave and a large refrigerator, while a convenient day head is positioned at the aft end. A central stairway descends to an additional eight passenger cabins; six of these echo the forward accommodations with either double berths or upper and lower berths, a sink, varnished teak and holly soles, port lights, and independent air-conditioning controls, and they share two showers and two heads. Two VIP cabins add a touch of privacy with a double berth, a portlight, a large storage closet, and an ensuite head and shower. Aft within the salon, a secondary stairway provides access to the galley, laundry room, and the engine room.

Aft of the dining salon rises the steering station, and immediately beyond lies the aft deckhouse, home to the navigation area and the captain’s quarters. Here, a dedicated chart room and a full suite of electronic and navigation equipment support confident passagemaking, while the ship’s office leads via stairs to the captain’s quarters, which include three bunks and a head with a shower.

Mystic carries fifteen sails, including square sails on the foremast and gaff topsails on the after two masts, deploying a total of 8,500 square feet of sail. The wardrobe encompasses the mainsail, mizzen, foresail, main topsail, mizzen topsail, course, upper topsail, lower topsail, raffee, maintop staysail, fore staysail, outer jib, middle jib, and jib topsail. The rig stands 110' high with three barquentine rigs, all keel-stepped, supported by 6x25 galvanized standing rigging and steel chainplates for steadfast integrity.

Under power, propulsion comes from a Lugger 6140 by Alaskan Diesel delivering 500 hp from a 6 cylinder configuration, turning a 64" fixed 3-bladed propeller and cooled by a Fresh Water Luger system. The 100 hp bow thruster, new in 2015, enhances close-quarters control. Ship’s power is supplied by a Northern Lights 99 kW diesel generator installed new in 2015 and a Northern Lights 55 kW 6 cylinder diesel generator that is fresh-water cooled, feeding 110/220 12 volt electrical systems. A bilge pumping system based on 1,500 GPH machinery spaces mounted 220 VAC provides diligent dewatering. Freshwater autonomy is assured by two Sea Recovery STC 9000 reverse osmosis desalinators, while domestic hot water comes from two water heaters of 50 gallons each. Engine room air handling and ventilation combine free air and AC 12V DC blowers, enhanced by a 220 VAC 1200 CFM blower and natural air per class.

At the helm, navigation and electronics include Furuno radar; two Garmin 76 Furuno GPS units; a Uniden VHF radio; a Raymarine wind indicator; a digital depth sounder and digital knot log; an Icom SSB; Furuno Navtex; and a Ritchie compass, delivering precise situational awareness from coastal cruising to bluewater passages.

In 2015, Mystic benefited from a focused refit: the hull was bottom blasted back to original steel and recoated with four coats of Bar Rust and new antifouling; rigs were removed and refit; a new 100 HP bow thruster was installed; a new 99KW Northern Lights generator was added; a major plumbing refit included new Royal Flush Heads by Headhunter; most of the vessel received all-new teak and holly soles; and new mattresses and bedding were fitted throughout, elevating onboard comfort and readiness for adventure.

Description

MYSTIC is a three-masted gaff-rigged square topsail schooner, designed to deliver authentic seafaring character with modern capability. She comfortably accommodates 36 passengers and 12 crew for overnight trips and extended passages, and 150 passengers for day charters. She is fully certified to commercially charter for coastal and open ocean routes; certification expires February 2022. Developed and built specifically for the charter trade, she was launched in 2007 and underwent a major refit in 2015. The current owner purchased her in 2017, and after successful chartering in the Bahamas she has returned to Virginia and is now offered for sale. MYSTIC’s size, accommodations, recent age, and historic style make her ideally suited for a successful commercial chartering and/or sail training business, while her strength and scale position her as an excellent candidate for ocean expedition work. Equally, she invites conversion into a distinctive and commanding private yacht.