Herley Goelette Aurique

History

The schooner “Diva” is the realization of a childhood dream: to build “the sailboat of his dreams,” a simple, elegant, timeless gaff rigged schooner. The owner, a former regatta sailor, wanted this classic line to be equipped with a performant hull and modern rigging. It was only natural that naval architect Hervé Coutant was chosen for the design, and that the Chantier Fernand Hervé, in La Rochelle, was selected for the construction.
The Hervé shipyard, founded in 1946 by Fernand Hervé and still active in La Rochelle, is renowned for its wooden constructions and its exceptional “one-off” creations that blend tradition and modernity.
“Diva” was launched in 2014 (year of completion) and was notably presented at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle boat show, where it made a strong impression with its elegant line and high-end finish.
The owner explains:

“This is the boat that has occupied my mind for all these past years. Questions, a constant search for simple and elegant solutions, and above all the combination of my two passions, beautiful sailboats and woodworking. … This sailboat is both elegant and performant, fun to sail, but also easy to manage with a small crew, or even alone.”
The time has come to pass it on, with regret, for health reasons, to a new enthusiast ready to take the helm.

Technical Specifications

• Year: 2014
• Shipyard: Chantier Fernand Hervé, La Rochelle (FR)
• Architect: Hervé Coutant
• Type: Gaff rigged schooner with two masts
• Overall length: 14.20 m
• Width: 4.15 m
• Draft: 1.80 m
• Displacement: 12,700 kg
• Ballast: 4,500 kg, long keel type
• Hull material: strip planking wood + epoxy reinforced fiberglass
• Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75 (75 HP) with approx. 500 h, shaft line, three-blade propeller
• Rigging: gaff rigged schooner with white lacquered aluminum masts, textile standing rigging (Dyneema/Dynex)
• Flag: France
• VAT: Excluded
• First hand: Yes
• Fuel capacity: 200 L
• Water capacity: 400 L
• Berths: up to 9 people (2 cabins + convertible benches)
• Visibility: France Atlantic

The Hervé shipyard is recognized for its wood/epoxy expertise and its blend of tradition and modern technologies. The hull design and rigging have been studied to offer beautiful elegance but also real performance under sail — no question of dragging water.

Inventory & Equipment / Layout

Engine

• Volvo Penta D2-75 (75 HP)
• Shaft line
• Three-blade propeller
• Approximately 500 h of use

Rigging and Sails

• Textile standing rigging Dynex/Dux (15 mm & 12 mm, nominal loads 28T/20T)
• White lacquered aluminum foremast
• White lacquered main mast
• Fore sail 25 m² Dacron (Tarot Sailmaking 2014)
• Main sail 50 m² Dacron (Tarot 2014) with 4 reefing bands
• Top sail 9 m² Dacron (2014)
• Large top sail 12 m² Dacron (2014)
• Jib 16 m² Dacron (2014)
• Storm jib 10 m² Dacron (2014)
• Asymmetrical spinnaker Dacron (2014)
• Fore boom in Oregon pine re-varnished end of 2023
• Main boom in Oregon pine re-varnished end of 2023
• Antal stainless steel winches: cockpit ×2 (40ST), aft cabin ×2 (44ST), forward cabin ×1 (40ST)

Comfort / Life on Board

• Forward saloon with benches and varnished wood table
• L-shaped kitchen under the forward cabin, stainless steel worktop
• Stainless steel sink with 2 basins + mixer + foot pump for seawater at the sink
• Stainless steel gas stove/oven on gimbal
• Chart table in the aft port side like a small desk covered in black leather
• Non-slip forward and aft cabin, glass walls varnished wood (made in 2019) + handrails
• Aft water room under the cabin: electric toilet, shower, and sink
• Aft starboard cabin (owner): double berth, storage
• Interior floors eucalyptus, white lacquered woodwork & Paorosa (pinkish-red rosewood) very elegant
• Convertible sofa into double berth custom in the aft kitchen
• Single berth above the sofa
• Double berth aft port side (with curtain)
• Two central single berths (on two levels) facing the convertible sofa
• 220 V hot water tank + engine
• Pressurized fresh water system
• Pressurized seawater system (deck washing)
• 12 V refrigerator
• 12 V freezer

Safety

• Survival rafts Arimar ISO 9650 (2016) ×2 (6 and 8 places)
• Offshore equipment to be checked/completed according to local standards
• Bilge pumps: three electric + one manual

Manoeuvres & Appendices

• Wheel steering (replacement of the original tiller)
• 12 V electric windlass – 1500 W
• Modified (enlarged) rudder for better maneuverability in port
• Anchor no.1: 100 m stainless steel chain diameter 10 mm

Electricity / Electronics

• 12 V / 220 V circuit with panel and 30 mA circuit breaker
• Service batteries: 2 × 220 Ah gel
• Engine battery: 110 Ah
• Shore charger + additional Victron 12 V-50A alternator
• Shore power socket available
• Jefa AP-1 autopilot
• Lowrance GPS/sounder
• VHF ASN Matrix GX 2100 with AIS
• PC interface
• Ultra-sound CV7 LCJ wind vane-anemometer sensors

Miscellaneous

• “Collective Use Vessel (CUV)” inspections up to date (day trips – 4 h)
• Forward & aft cabin covers + awning for varnish protection, usable while sailing
• Hull paint Awlgrip “Oyster White” in excellent condition.
• Hull construction: 30 mm Oregon pine in strip-planking epoxy

Why is this schooner exceptional?

• The combination of a timeless classic design and a “custom-made” realization by a renowned shipyard (Chantier Fernand Hervé) enhances the heritage value of the unit.
• The technical choices (wood/epoxy hull, modern aluminum and Dyneema rigging) guarantee reliability and extraordinary performance for a boat of this type.
• The interior layout, partly realized by the passionate owner, combines varnished wood, white lacquer, rosewood, touches of Art Nouveau: a noble and bright interior, uncommon.
• The boat is designed to be manageable with a small crew, or even alone, while remaining pleasant and performant: ideal for both offshore cruising and elegant outings.

    • • A perfectly clear history, rigorous maintenance, a condition presented as excellent – major assets at the time of sale.

Sale price excluding tax