Sail Number:
Vessel Type: NY 32 Class (sloop)
S&S “Mustang” Specifications:
LOA: 45′4″ / 13.81m – LWL: 32′0″ / 9.75m – Beam: 10′7″ / 3.22m – Draft: 6′6″ / 1.98m – Design Number: 125 – Displacement: 24,250 – Sail Area: 950 – Designer: Sparkman & Stephens – Built By: Nevins, City Island NY – Contract Price: $11,000 – Original Owner: Harvey Conover, Sr., commodore of the C.C.A – Original Name: Revonoc – Built: 1936 – Official Number: 281455
Historical:
In 1935 the New York Yacht Club were looking to replace the Herreshoff NY 30s. The NYYC’s requirements were that the vessel should be passage worthy, graceful, and fast. Olin Stephens designed and the Nevis Shipyard built the NY 32 with oak frames (1 5/8″ on 8″ centers), heavy Philippine mahogany planking, and a low, solid deck house, all without sacrificing speed or beauty.
Rod Stephens bought Mustang from Harvey Conover, Sr., in 1946, and owned her for 23 years.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Guardian: (1936-1946) – Harvey Conover, Sr. (christened Revonoc)
Guardian: (1946-1969) – Rod Stephens (renamed Mustang)
Guardian: Brian & Christine King, Annapolis, MD