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1984 Brewer MT42

Mazatlan

$90,000

Adesso! (means right now! In Italian) is a 1984 Brewer 42. It was built by the Mao Ta boatyard in Taiwan. She is a cutter rigged sailing vessel, built to ABS Standards, well founded and functional. The floor plan below, the open sailing cockpit and deck are well organized and provide excellent use of space, traffic management and emergency exiting.

Lots of great work has been recently done aboard, complete refit as of July 15 2023. An amazing opportunity, check out her full list if improvements!!!!!

Located in Mazatlán, one of Mexico’s most alluring cruising destinations on the Sea of Cortez. Over the past decade, Mazatlán, the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, has breathed new life with an ongoing renewal program that continues to bear fruit. The result is something truly special: Two full-service marinas in a touristic zone next to an historic resplendent colonial district only a short walk from a 20km-long crescent of sandy beach. Let our experts show you how easy it is to own a yacht in Mexico and begin your cruising dreams today.

Disclaimer

Great Southern Yacht Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by La Paz Yacht Sales.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Brewer
Model: MT42
Year: 1984
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Ft. Myers Yacht & Ship (USA)
Designer: Ted Brewer
Construction: Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length: 42 ft / 12.80 m
Length Overall: 42 ft / 12.80 m
Waterline Length: 39'3 ft / 11.96 m
Beam: 17'2 ft / 5.23 m
Max Draft: 9 ft / 2.74 m
Min Draft: 8.17 ft
Displacement: 23,850 lb
Ballast: 11,000 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Volvo Penta
  • Model: D2-55
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 55hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 2014
  • Engine Hours: 300

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 200 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Other
Water Tanks: 2
Water Tank Capacity: 100 gal
Water Tank Material: Aluminum
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 30 gal
Holding Tank Material: Other

Other

Heads Count: 2
Boat Class: Cutter, Cruisers

Upgrades to Adesso – 2022-2023

Instruments:
• New instrument cluster, including integrated Depth, Speed, and Wind
• VHF radio to antenna connec;ons were replaced for safety and reliability

Hull:
• Stripped bo@om paint to bare fiberglass, sanded and faired hull, and applied epoxy barrier coat
• The swim step was removed, supports inspected and refurbished
• All seacocks were inspected. Several were replaced, including the main water intake. All seacocks not replaced were serviced.
• All 12 portlights (8 in the hull 4 in the cabin walls) were replaced with CE approved ports, for increased safety and improved airflow.

Standing Rigging:
• Removed mast, inspected, re-stepped
• Refurbished the mast step
• Inspected standing rigging
• Removed all chainplates for inspec;on. Three chainplates were found to have minor crevice corrosion and were replaced. All chainplates were rebedded.
• Roller furling drums were inspected and serviced

Deck:
• Deck was checked for moisture incursion. Areas found to be compromised were opened, the wood replaced and fiberglassed.
• All deck fittings were removed. Spacers were inserted to avoid water incursion. All fittings were rebedded.
• All deck mounted clutches were removed elevated and remounted with proper bedding
• Deck hatches were removed and were raised with coamings to reduce the possibility of water incursion.
• Upon completion of deck restoration, nonskid and paint were reapplied.
• Dorade boxes were redesigned and constructed to provide increased passive air flow.
• All lifeline stanchions, were removed, elevated and reinstalled. Lifelines were replaced in about 2016.

Propulsion:
• Engine exhaust hose and exit fiting were replaced.
• The shaft strut was removed, inspected and refurbished.
• The propeller was removed, inspected and refurbished.

Interior:
• Complete remodel of the saloon. Aged wood was refurbished and refinished.
• Some of the wooden ceiling was replaced with white fiberglass for a brighter and more modern appearance.
• Worn cushions were replaced.
• Some overhead panels were replaced.
• Shower was rebuilt with a stainless steel shower pan.
• .The counter in the forward head was replaced.
• All structural wood was inspected and replaced, as needed.
• Aged interior in the aft cabin was refurbished.
• All house batteries (Six L-16 Trojans) and the engine start battery were replaced.
• The refrigerator compressor was serviced.

Sails:
• The mainsail has been replaced. The genoa (jib) was replaced in 2007.
• The staysail was replaced in 2011. All are in good condition.

Walkthrough

Topside and full forward is an adequate anchor control system with a double roller. There is a welded stainless steel bow pulpit with double stainless steel wire lifelines and welded stainless steel stanchions leading full aft to a welded stainless steel stern pulpit and welded stainless steel arch with solar panels. There is a stainless steel dinghy lifting and storage system full aft. There are boarding gates to port and starboard and aft. Full forward is and adequate anchor control system with double rollers and 12 volt windlass. There is a large deck area leading to the raised cockpit. The sailing cockpit is large with storage below and easy access to the companionway.

Below decks and full forward is a guest suite with a full V berth, with storage above and below. There is a port side door for ensuite access to the forward head. Moving aft there is the forward head access to port with a manual toilet, stainless steel sink and shower. Continuing aft is the large salon with a straight settee tostarboard and a large U shaped settee to port with a fold down dining table. Moving aft and up two steps there is a lower helm station to starboard with steering, navigation instruments and electrical panel.

Directly across to port is the L shaped galley with a double stainless steel sink, 3 burner propane marine grade stove/oven and a large standup 110/12 volt refrigerator/freezer. Continuing aft to port is a hallway with storage lockers and a 110 volt freezer leading to the captain suite. The captain suite has a full width queen berth and storage lockers to port and starboard. There is a starboard side ensuite head with a manual toilet,
stainless steel sink and full size separate shower. Fresh water pressure is provided by a 12 volt pump and water maker. The engine space is located below the galley sole with easy access and adequate insulation. The interior of the vessel is well lighted, and easily accessed and exited.

Mechanical
  • Cooling: Raw and fresh
  • Shaft: Stainless steel
  • Engine Controls: Sailing Cockpit
  • Fuel Shut Off: Valves and Electric Solenoid
  • Alarms: Low Oil and High Heat
  • Fuel System: Primary and secondary filters
  • Exhaust: Wet exhaust routed to stern
  • Engine Bed: Welded Steel 
  • Shaft Seal: Dripless type
  • Engine Gauges: Sailing cockpit and Engine Room
Other equipment
  • Stereo: AM/FM/CD
    Boom Vang: Yes
    Solar panels: 6
    Bow Thruster: Yes
    Water Maker: Cruise 30 GPH RO system AMEC AIS Transponder
    Fire extinguisher - inspected Jan 2022
    Dinghy outboard - Yamaha, 15 hp
    Epirb - there are 2, registrations are current
Hull
  • Hull: Balsa Core/fiberglass, Yacht Finish Painted
  • Decks: Same as hull with Anti- Skid Painted Finish
  • Stringers, Braces and Stiffeners: Fiberglass encapsulated wood
  • Plumbing: copper, PVC.
  • Wire Ways: PVC
  • Decks, roof, Cabin sides: Balsa core and fiberglass.
  • Access Doors and Hatches: 5 Bomar hatches, 12 ports, 4 dorade vents and 1 companionway.
  • Roof Top: Same as Decks
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.

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