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Iron Mistress is the rare combination of legendary Ted Brewer design, robust steel construction, and thoughtful custom modifications for bluewater cruising. Unlike many yachts of her size, she has already completed a circumnavigation, and her multiple refits ensure she is in Bristol condition and ready for the next adventure. With redundant systems, overbuilt structure, and beautifully crafted interior, she is truly turn-key for world voyaging.

Ted Brewer 42 Custom Bluewater Steel Cutter Boat Specs

Dimensions

Tanks

Boat Name:

Iron Mistress

LOA:

45.08

Boat Make:

Ted Brewer

LWL:

33.33

Boat Model:

42 Custom Bluewater Steel Cutter

Beam:

12.5

Boat Designer:

Ted Brewer

Boat Builder:

Paul Mooney of Mooney Marine

Boat Year:

1988

Hull Material:

Steel

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Overview & History:

Iron Mistress is a true world-cruising steel cutter, designed in collaboration with legendary naval architect Ted Brewerand custom-built by Paul Mooney of Mooney Marine. Conceived as the ultimate liveaboard offshore sailing vessel for a voyaging couple, she combines the strength and security of a radius-chined steel hull with the comfort and practicality needed for circumnavigation.

Boat History & Refit Chronology:

1988: First launched

1999–2003: Removed from the water for a comprehensive refit at Patten’s Boat Yard, Maine. Work included:

Total repainting of interior and exterior using Devoe Bar-Rust 235 undercoats and Awlgrip topcoats

All varnishing refinished

Custom Corian countertops and cabinets fabricated and installed for increased storage

Custom cushions with UltraLeather coverings; aft bunk with Tempur-Pedic foam, forward V-berth with custom Handcraft mattress

All interior lighting replaced with Ocean SS lamps and fluorescent fixtures

Complete rewiring and installation of isolation transformer

New exhaust system, steering system, electronics, and replacement of all cables and hoses

New faucets in head and galley

Custom 316-L stainless steel railings, radar tower, handrails, aft boomkin structure, and motor cranefabricated and installed

All equipment installed and fully functional

2006: Second refit and upgrades in New Zealand:

New custom boom and gooseneck

New deck paint and nonskid

Dodger installed for companionway

Mainsail recut by Doyle with a new Doyle Stackpack

2023–2025: Recent $50k+ refit including new sails, rigging, systems, electronics, fresh Awlgrip of entire boat, - deck included and fully serviced engine

She carries over 1 ton of gear and stores without compromising performance or seaworthiness, has circumnavigated the globe, and is in Bristol condition. Iron Mistress is a one owner custom boat built for an experienced yachtsman and circumnavigator. She was built and maintained with an open checkbook and is turn-key and ready for her next ocean adventure.

Construction:

Brewer-designed conically developed radius-chined hull – round-hull appearance without distortion

10-gauge steel plating, longitudinally framed, stitch welded every 18”

Minuscule fairing compound (just 2 gallons) – no risk of delamination

Modified full keel with cutaway forefoot for maneuverability

Keel-integral 150-gallon fuel tank with removable access plates

11,000 lbs lead ingot ballast, removable if necessary

Keel base: ½” steel plate; sides: ⅜” steel

Watertight compression bulkhead forward for grounding protection

Transom-hung steel rudder, massively built, protected above keel shoe

Why Steel?:

When it comes to bluewater sailing, nothing offers more confidence than steel. Iron Mistress was built for strength, safety, and longevity — qualities that matter most offshore.

Unmatched Strength – The strongest boatbuilding material, able to handle storms and impacts that would cripple fiberglass.

Peace of Mind Rigging – No risk of over-tensioning when tuning your rig.

Easy Worldwide Repairs – Welders are everywhere; repairs can be made in remote corners of the globe.

No Hidden Problems – No blisters, delamination, bulkhead issues, or leaking chainplates.

Watertight Security – Built to keep the ocean out, full stop.

Flexible Interior Design – Structure doesn’t rely on bulkheads, allowing smarter layouts.

Comfort in Every Climate – Spray-foam insulation keeps her cool in the tropics and dry/warm in cold weather — no condensation inside.

Storm Survival – Quite simply, steel gives you the best odds when conditions turn severe.

Steel means safety, durability, and freedom — exactly what you want when setting off across oceans.

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Interior & Systems:

Crafted by master shipwright Paul Rollins (York, ME) in a Herreshoff style:

New England hardwoods + exotic woods (Teak, Iroko, Babingo)

Iroko framing – rot-proof, structurally enduring

Custom Herreshoff white & bright interior with painted panels

features:

3 × 20-gal poly water tanks (removable)

Nauta heavy-duty diesel fuel and waste tank – 14.5 gal

Seawater Pro watermaker (2025, 17 gph)

Espar diesel heat

Nauta 12-gal holding tank

UltraLeather cushions (navy blue)

Handcrafted V-berth mattress (hinged), aft bunk with Tempur-Pedic foam

Broadwater SS 4-burner stove/oven

SeaFrost holding plate refrigeration/freezer (2021 upgrades) with Glacier Bay lids

Corian countertops with 3/8” SS fiddles

Ocean SS reading lights, Hella & Caframo fans

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Deck and Custom Features:

Modified straight entry bow with increased anchor locker space

Rounded transom for elegant profile

5’ A-frame bowsprit in 4” 316L stainless steel with twin bobstays – massively overbuilt and capable of carrying oversized ground tackle

Aft-slanting cockpit – no scuppers / no thru-hull maintenance

Conventional coachroof for comfort and visibility

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Garmin MFD + radar (2019) with full WiFi integration

Raymarine autopilot (2021), depth, AIS, multi-displays

ICOM M802 SSB + automatic tuner

Iridium Sat Phone

Standard Horizon Explorer VHF (2025)

2000W Magnum inverter with remote

Charles isolation transformer (220V/50Hz ready for foreign ports)

House bank: 6 × golf cart batteries, starting bank separate

Premium Bose stereo w/ marine cockpit speakers + Pioneer head unit

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Engine 1

Make:

Yanmar

Model:

4JH3

Engine Type:

Inboard

Power:

56

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Rig and Sails:

Cutter rig – all sail handling led aft to cockpit

Aluminum mast (Metalmast), double spreader, discontinuous rigging

Oversized 316L standing rigging:

⅜” uppers, forestay, and staysail stay

Twin ⅜” backstays for redundancy

5/16” lowers with running backstays

Sta-loc/Norseman terminals, welded ⅝” SS chainplates

Profurl furlers on headsails

Separate storm trysail track with dedicated sail

Custom New Zealand boom with 3 internal reefing lines, outhaul, clutches

WALDER boom brake/drogue vang system, preventer rigging

Lazy jacks with custom stackpack

Winches: Lewmar, Enkes, Anderson (spinnaker pole continuous winch)

Sail Inventory:

2025 Mack fully-battened main (new)

2023 Mack 110% high-cut jib

2023 Mack staysail

Doyle storm trysail (unused)

Doyle storm staysail (reinforced)

Anson/North ¾ oz cruising spinnaker

Multiple genoas, yankee, and spare mains (Doyle, Hard, Anson)

Tropical awning

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Additional Equipment:

Two Rule 3000 GPH bilge pumps + remote controls

High water alarm

Isotemp 6-gal water heater (2020) + spare

Trident propane control system

Extensive spares for all critical systems

Fleming major windvane

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.