NYMPH
1913 MATTHEWS 75 ANTIQUE MOTOR YACHT FOR SALE
NYMPH was built in 1913 by the Matthews Boat Company of Port Clinton, Ohio. The yacht is an early 20th Century motor yacht with Edwardian Old World Charm. Acquired by her current owner in 2008, NYMPH underwent a meticulous restoration spanning 8 years. Following completion, NYMPH’s lead shipwright has remained with the vessel ensuring she remain in Bristol fashion at all times. In 2016, NYMPH was the recipient of the prestigious Ocean Reef Club, Vintage Weekend People’s Choice Award in Key Largo, Florida. She is currently lying in West Palm Beach, FL and available for immediate showings.
1913 MATTHEWS 75
NYMPH HIGHLIGHTS
Restoration
Over the course of her restoration, all of Nymph’s original hardware was carefully removed, scrupulously restored, and reinstalled. Her etched glass doors, Tiffany and Co. light fixtures, Herreshoff deck hardware, Perko search light, original cabinetry hardware, and Beaver Iron cook stove are just a few of her timeless treasures to be preserved.
HULL
Nymph’s wooden planked hull was completely rebuilt in composite materials adding strength, longevity, and providing years of trouble free ownership for her next heritor. Able to be hauled with a modern travel lift, this ensures all maintenance can be easily performed without the necessity of a railway or dry dock. Her FRP sheathing offers all of the benefits of modern construction methods while her wooden substrate preserves the seakeeping qualities of a traditionally planked hull.
EXTERIOR SPACES
When stepping aboard the main deck of Nymph, one is transported back in time. Her period correct hardware, vintage lighting overhead, hi-gloss deck underfoot, and acres of mahogany offer a feel that can only be understood once experienced. Stand at her helm and advance the telegraph style throttle and you will be transported to a bygone era. Her fantail is opened and spacious with the best seats in the house.
INTERIOR SPACES
Upon venturing below deck, you are greeted with a warmth and coziness not found aboard modern day vessels. Tufted leather settee’s, rich mahogany, and lush carpet are a feast for the senses. The sensations experienced by her guests are that of another period in time. Her staterooms are cozy yet comfortable, offering more accomodation than one would imagine. Her clawfoot tub and ornate ceramic sinks are indicitive of the fact that she is truly something special.
GALLEY
Nymph’s Galley, though 110 years old, is as functional as it is beautiful. Boasting etched glass cabinet doors, checkered tile flooring, ample storage, an iron Beaver cook stove, and period correct ice box with modern refrigeration, cooking aboard is a true pleasure. Her galley flows seamlessly into the main salon where guests can take meals in exquisite comfort.
ENGINE ROOM
Descending into Nymph’s engine room, you are greeted with a feeling of a venerable space and a plethora of modern conveniences. Her centrally located main engine offers unprecedented access, while electrical service is upgraded and thoughtfully laid out with modern systems throughout. A Seakeeper 5 ensures a comfortable ride while underway. This open space offers outstanding ventilation and ample working space for the engineer. Not only is Nymph’s engine room grand, it is superior to any modern yacht you will find plying the waters today.
Stepping Aboard Is Like Stepping Back In Time
Period correct hardware, vintage lighting overhead, hi-gloss decks and acres of Mahogany offer a feel that can only be understood once experienced
Exterior Photos
Deck Photos
Helm Photos
Exterior Details
OLD WORLD CHARM
Upon venturing below deck, you are greeted with a warmth and coziness not found aboard modern day vessels
Salon Photos
Galley Photos
Cabins & Heads Photos
Modern Technology & Conveniences
From the hull being completely rebuilt with composite materials, to upgraded systems and electronics, Nymph has been refitted with a plethora of modern conveniences.
Mechanical Photos
NYMPH
1913 MATTHEWS 75
Specs & Details
Measurements
- LOA: 75 FT
- BEAM: 12 FT
- DRAFT: 4 FT
- CABINS: 3
- HEADS: 2
Hull
- Entire hull re-built at time of restoration, (completed, 2015)
- White Oak frames
- Juniper and White Pine hull planking
- Fiberglass outer skin 3/8″-1/2″
- White Awlgrip topsides
- 12 opening hull ports finished in chrome
Deck
- Entire deck placed during restoration completed (2015)
- African Mahogany King plank
- African Mahogany covering boards
- Northeast White Pine planking
- Decks finished in hi-gloss
Foredeck
- African Mahogany/Northeastern White Pine foredeck finished in hi-gloss
- Original custom flagstaff base finished in chrome
- Mahogany flagstaff
- Custom foredeck hatch finished in chrome
- Dual Sampson posts finished in white
- Bronze windlass with dual vertical gypsy’s
- Dual thru-deck hawse pipes with covers, finished in chrome
- Custom Anchor chocks finished in chrome
- African Mahogany companionway hatch finished in hi gloss with chrome hardware
- 60 Lb. Fisherman’s anchor finished in white
- Handrail finished in chrome
Bridge Deck
- African Mahogany steering pedestal finished in hi gloss
- Brass compass binnacle
- African Mahogany ships wheel finished in hi gloss
- African Mahogany Nav. Station finished in hi gloss
- Large fixed awning in white Stamoid with white bottom for glare reduction
- Fully equipped Garmin electronics suite
- Original telegraph style, dual-lever engine controls finished in chrome
- African Mahogany athwartship bench seating finished in hi gloss
- Ships bell finished in chrome
- Original spot light controls finished in chrome
- Cowl Vents finished in white
Aft Deck
- African Mahogany tender chocks finished in hi gloss, port and starboard
- Large fixed awning in white Stamoid with white bottom for glare reduction
- His and hers, clinker built tenders finished in white with brite-finished transoms and sheer planks
- Dual davit systems port and starboard with Herreshoff blocks finished in hi gloss
- African Mahogany handrail finished in hi gloss
- Aft deck in African Mahogany and Northeastern white pine finished in hi gloss
- Custom aft deck hatch finished in chrome
- Centerline Sampson post finished in chrome
- Custom aft chocks finished in chrome
Main Salon
- Edwardian style African Mahogany raised panel cabinetry finished in satin
- Leaded glass doors throughout
- Tufted leather cushions in Polo Green throughout
- African Mahogany drop leaf table finished in hi gloss opens to 48″ X 48″
- Beveled, mirrored buffet with copper-lined pass-through to galley
- Leaded beveled glass liquor cabinet.
- Period correct lighting fixtures throughout
- Period correct hardware finished in chrome
- Period correct crystal drawer pulls
- Opening port lights finished in chrome
- Original leaded glass side windows
- Tan, diamond pattern carpet
Galley
- Herreshoff style cabinetry finished in white
- African Mahogany Accents finished in satin throughout
- Custom dual basin SS under mount sink
- Faucet finished in satin nickel
- Two tone checkered and black Italian marble with Mahogany border around checkered pattern
- Lighted glass galley cabinets with etched “NYMPH CREST”
- Custom Oak ice box with a new refrigeration system
- Beaver 3-burner propane cook stove and oven completely restored with safety solenoid and shut off
- Built-in microwave with cutting board and drop-down shelf
- Period correct hardware finished in chrome
- Period correct crystal drawer pulls
- Opening port lights finished in chrome
- Overhead deck prisms for natural light
Master Stateroom
- Herreshoff style raised panel cabinetry finished in white
- African Mahogany built in dresser with leaded glass mirror finished in satin
- Period correct crystal drawer pulls on dresser drawers
- Period correct lighting fixtures throughout
- Period correct hardware finished in chrome
- Opening port light finished in chrome
- Original leaded glass side windows
- Queen berth outboard, starboard, with storage beneath and large mirrored shelf
- Settee outboard to port with tufted leather cushions in Polo Green
VIP Stateroom
- Herreshoff style raised panel cabinetry finished in white
- Build in wardrobe with full width mirror
- African Mahogany doors with lattice vents
- Drawers with period correct crystal pulls
- Period correct lighting fixtures throughout
- Period correct hardware finished in chrome
- Opening port light finished in chrome
- Original leaded glass side windows
- Single berth outboard, port, with storage beneath and large mirrored shelf
- Settee outboard to starboard with tufted leather cushions in Polo Green
Forward Stateroom
- Herreshoff style white staving finished in white
- African Mahogany drawers with period correct crystal pulls
- Period correct lighting fixtures throughout
- Period correct hardware finished in chrome
- Opening port lights finished in chrome
- Single berth outboard, port, with storage beneath
- Small settee outboard to starboard with tufted leather cushion in Polo Green
- Full length shelves port and starboard with African Mahogany fiddles finished satin
Aft Head
- Raritan electric head
- Head finished in white rectangular tile throughout
- Black half round top tile accent all around
- Rectangular black tile accent, bottom border all around
- Cabin sole in black and white pattern throughout.
- Clawfoot tub in white porcelain
- Sink basin in white porcelain
- Period correct fixtures finished in chrome
- Three built in shelves finished white with African mahogany trim in satin
- 110 V outlet
Forward Head
- Herreshoff style staving finished in white
- Two opening port lights finished in chrome
- Corner sink basin finished in white porcelain
- Period correct sink fixture
- African Mahogany medicine cabinet finsihed in satin
- Raritan electric head
- Two full length shelves with African mahogany fiddles finsihed in satin
- African Mahogany shelf over head
- Full width mirror over head with African mahogany trim finished in satin
- 110V outlet
Mechanical/Electrical
- John Deere tier 3 6068TFM75 main engine
- Twin Disk GM-509 marine gear
- Onan Cummins 17kw Generator
- (2) Vetus thrusters 24-volt separate battery systems to include chargers.
- Seakeeper No. 5
- (2) Victor battery chargers
- Amp hour battery bank
- Racor fuel filter/water separator system
- Rule bilge pumps
- (2 )Rule 4000 emergency pumps
- (2) Coast Guard approved fuel tanks
- 4 Webasto heat pumps/circulation pumps
- Raritan Atlantis electric
- Crown electric head
- (2) macerator pumpd
- Holding tanks with Y-valves
- Webasto refrigeration unit
- All new breaker panels, switches, and wiring
- Air compressor and 50-foot hose
- Torro hot water heater
Electronics
- Garmin GPS MAP 5215
- Garmin 24 NM Radar
- Garmin VHF
- Simard MP 70 Auto Pilot
Tenders
- Tender 1- 10’2″ Lapstrake tender Mahogany on Oak and White Cedar
- Tender 2- 12’2″ Lapstrake tender, Mahogany on Oak and White Cedar
