S/V Denebola is a La Ciotat, 13, FR based 1953 Herreshoff 58 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Classic lovers welcome!
This Herreshoff 58 ketch was built in 1962 by Astilleros Mallorca (Mallorca, Spain) with drawings from 1931. The yacht completed a circumnavigation and a half over several decades with its original owner and his family. She was totally refitted by Charpentiers Réunis Méditerranée at La Ciotat over a period of three years from 2011 and was re-launched in April 2014.
In 2013 the wood above the waterline, Oregon pine, and below the waterline, Iroko planking, was replaced, as was the oak for the frames and the teak for the deck. The deck and superstructure are completely new.
Major systems were renewed during the refit, and the chainplates and steel reinforcements were replaced by stainless steel.
The main mast and mizzen mast are original, as are all the bronze winches.
The interior has been progressively outfitted since 2014 and is now complete, with salon and sleeping accommodation in place. The master stateroom forward has a queen double to port and a single bunk to starboard, and there is a bathroom with a large shower and sink; a separate head is to starboard.
The main electrical switchboard and wiring were completed in 2017, and all plumbing is operational.
The boat has successfully competed on the Mediterranean classic circuit over the last five seasons with good success. She is a lively yacht and a certain head-turner at the dock with her elegant lines and cambered rigs.
The yacht underwent a refit and servicing in June 2021 for over 60,000 Euros, including maintenance and a respray of the topsides and varnish.
Call us to arrange a showing or for more information. Lying in La Ciotat, France, less than one hour from Marseille International Airport.
Specifications
| Name | S/V Denebola |
| Make | Herreshoff |
| Model | 58 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Astilleros Mallorca (Mallorca, Spain) |
| Designer | Francis L. Herreshoff |
| Construction | Wood |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Heads | 1 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 57.5 |
| Lwl | 50 ft |
| Beam | 13.33 |
| Mast Height | Main 66 ft; Mizzen 44 ft 11 in |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 2 (210 Gallons) |
| Water Tanks | 2 (210 Gallons) |
| Holding Tanks | 1 |
Performance
| Engines | Sole Mini-44 42 HP / Sole Mini 44 42 HP |
| Engine Hours | 150 / 150 |
| Speed | 8.1 knots / 9.5 knots |
| Sails | Mainsail 71.25 m2 Dacron HOOD; Mizzen 28.91 m2 Dacron HOOD; staysail (horizontal cut) Dacron HOOD; light and heavy jibs Dacron HOOD; light and heavy jib top Dacron HOOD; furling genoa (unit available) |
Inventory
Description
- Herreshoff 58 ketch
- Built 1962 by Astilleros Mallorca (Mallorca, Spain) to 1931 drawings
- Completed a circumnavigation and a half with original owner and family
- Main mast and mizzen mast original; all bronze winches original
- Lying in La Ciotat, France
Refit and Maintenance
- Major refit by Charpentiers Reunis Mediterranee at La Ciotat 2011–2014; re-launched April 2014
- 2013: replaced wood above waterline (Oregon pine) and below waterline (Iroko planking); replaced oak for frame steam and teak for deck; deck and superstructure renewed
- 2014: two SOLE 42 HP diesel engines installed; stainless steel fuel and water tanks installed; all new electronics, batteries and safety equipment; chainplates and steel reinforcements replaced with stainless steel
- 2017: main electrical switchboard and wiring completed
- June 2021 refit/servicing (~€60,000): topsides maintenance and respray, full engine and shaft maintenance, new Max-Props, new bottom paint, topsides varnish
Deck Equipment
- LOFRAN horizontal electric windlass, 1800 W
- Hot and cold deck shower
- Bumpers: Polyform 6 x F3 and 2 x A3 with covers (new 2014)
Anchors and Ground Tackle
- Main anchor chain: 60 m, diameter 12 mm
Winches and Cleats
- Bronze Barient winches — sizes: 28 (qty 2), 32 (qty 2)
- 6 bronze Herreshoff cleats, 200 mm
- 8 bronze Herreshoff cleats, 150 mm
Standing Rigging
- Stainless steel wire rope, diameters 12 mm and 16 mm (installed 2004)
- Equipped with bronze turnbuckles
Running Rigging
- Used running rigging (in service)
Sails
- Main sail: 71.25 m², Dacron, HOOD
- Mizzen sail: 28.91 m², Dacron, HOOD
- Stay sail: horizontal cut, Dacron, HOOD
- Jibs: light and heavy jibs, Dacron, HOOD
- Jib top: light and heavy sizes, Dacron, HOOD
- Furling genoa: complete unit available
Spars and Rig
- Original Oregon main mast (listed 65’12”)
- Original Oregon mizzen mast (listed 44’11”)
- Original Oregon bowsprit (listed 12’17”)
Electronics
- Depth sounder: NEXUS triducer multisensor DST800V (new 2014)
- Wind speed and direction: NEXUS NX wireless wind transducer (new 2014)
- VHF: ICOM IC‑M323 (new 2014); antenna fitted on mast top
Electrical Equipment
- Service batteries: 12 V / 690 AH (new 2014)
- Engine batteries: 2 x 12 V / 74 AH (new 2014); connected with battery isolator model RCE/100-2E-3
- 3 battery switches
- Shore power cable: 15 m, 12 V / 80 Amp (new 2014)
- Charger: DOLPHIN PREMIUM, 12 V / 80 Amp (new 2014)
- Alternators: 2 x 12 V / 95 Amp (new 2014)
Engines
- Engine make: Sole Diesel, Model: Mini-44, Inboard, Direct Drive, Propeller: 3-blade
Engine Port
- Location: Port
- Year: 2014
- Hours: 34
- Power: 42 hp
Engine Starboard
- Location: Starboard
- Year: 2014
- Hours: 36
- Power: 42 hp
Propulsion
- Propellers: 3-blade (both engines)
- Max-Props installed (serviced/replaced June 2021)
- Shaft maintenance completed June 2021
Plumbing and Tanks
- Stainless steel fuel tanks (installed 2014)
- Stainless steel water tanks (installed 2014)
- Fresh water pump
- Hot water heater
- Hot/cold taps at galley sink, bathroom sink, bathroom shower and exterior deck shower
- Grey and black water holding tanks
Interior Accommodation
- Salon with new cushions
- Two pilot berths with new mattresses
- Chart table
- Galley furniture and galley fixtures
- Master stateroom forward: queen double to port and single bunk to starboard, new mattresses
- Bathroom with large shower and sink
- Separate head to starboard
Safety Equipment
- Flares: complete set — 3 hand flares, 3 parachute rockets, 2 orange smokes (new 2014)
- Life jackets: 8 life vests, each with flashlight and safety line (new 2014)
- Complete medical case (new 2014)
- Bilge pumps: 2 electric bilge pumps with automatic switch, RULE (new 2014)
- Bronze bell on mast
Miscellaneous
- Chainplates and steel reinforcements replaced by stainless steel
- Running gear and rigging maintained as noted
- Vessel has competed on Mediterranean classic circuit (recent seasons)
Disclaimer
- Information offered in good faith; buyer should verify details through surveyors or agents; vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice
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