1977 Allied Mistress MKIII

A 42-foot fiberglass cutter ketch designed by Arthur Edmunds and built by Allied in 1977, the Mistress MKIII represents one of the most respected bluewater cruising designs ever produced. Her heavy displacement and long keel deliver the stability and sea-keeping qualities needed for extended offshore passages, while the cutter ketch rig offers a short-handed crew flexibility across a full range of wind and sea conditions. This particular example, Hull #8 of the series, has logged substantial passages including crossings to Hawaii and back, demonstrating the design's proven capability.

The yacht carries thoroughly modern electronics fitted for bluewater cruising: dual B&G Zeus 7T chartplotters at the cockpit and nav station, B&G G4 radar, Vesper Marine AIS, an Icom M802 SSB radio with Pactor III modem, and Iridium Go satellite communications. Steering redundancy is provided by both a Hydrovane self-steering vane and a CPT wheel pilot. Safety equipment includes a Viking 6-person life raft, 406 MHz EPIRB, and a storm staysail.

Below deck, the teak interior accommodates four at sea and six in port with a double V-berth forward, three berths in the main cabin, and a private navigator's cabin with dedicated bunk and nav station aft to port. The galley features a three-burner CNG stove with oven and Frgiboat Capri50 AC/DC refrigeration. Fuel capacity stands at 88 gallons with 140 gallons of fresh water.

In 2024 the yacht received a new Beta Marine 43 hp diesel engine with just nine hours of running time. The installation includes a Max-Prop four-blade feathering propeller, TMC60 transmission, and 1¼″ Aquamet-22 shaft—a drivetrain built for durability and offshore service.