MYSTERE 5.0
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.67 ft |
| LWL | 15.33 ft |
| Beam | 7.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.67 ft/ 0.42 ft min |
| Displacement | 320 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.2 kn |
About the MYSTERE 5.0
Not to confused with a much later MYSTERE 5.0 catamaran built in FL (USA)
The Mystere 5.0 is a lightweight, high-performance daysailer designed by Neil Coster and built by Sail Craft of Canada Ltd. in 1975. With a displacement of 320.0 lb and a fractional sloop rig with a rotating spar, it represents a specialized niche of planing hulls rather than a traditional cruising yacht.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced single-handers or couples seeking a high-performance daysailer for protected coastal waters, given its extreme lightness and low comfort ratio of 2.15.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 4.39 and a displacement of 320.0 lb, this vessel is not suitable for offshore or bluewater cruising due to its lack of stability and reserve buoyancy.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 16-foot planing daysailers from the 1970s such as the Contender 16 or the O'Day 16, which share similar fractional rigs and emphasis on speed over seakeeping.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 16.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the MYSTERE 5.0, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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