Sailboat 100% wood, marine and proven, transportable, both cruiser and sailor, carried by an association and a fleet that sails with passion: the Muscadet has everything for him!
The Brava shipyard, in consultation with the Harlé family and the Association of Muscadet Owners (APM) has taken over the construction of the Muscadet, pruned by Philippe Harlé in 1963, elected "sailboat of the twentieth century": sailboat of 6m40, sailor, able to do everything, from cabotage to crossings of the Atlantic. It was built at the Chantier Aubin in Nantes (Trentemoult) in 600 copies, until the end of the 70s. It had not been built by a shipyard since.
Muscadet by the Brava shipyard
During the election of the sailboat of the year 2021, the Muscadet built by the Brava shipyard received the Rubi Award, rewarding the relevance of the project and the quality of the realization.
Video made during the tests:
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Inside
100% wood construction
The construction was done as close as possible to the original Aubin construction.
Marine plywood for the edges, bulkheads, and deck; Solid wood (Sappeli) for keel, bow, varanda, membrures, smooths, greenhouses and barrels: it is a real wooden sailboat!

















Specifications
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Philippe Harlé
1963
6m40
2m26
Keelboat
500kg
1m10
1200kg
Versions and prices
The shipyard offers the sailboat at different stages of finishing, from the raw decked hull (impregnated epoxy) to the sailboat completely fitted.
Do not hesitate to contact the site for additional rates and information.
Partners
The shipyard has joined forces with several partners to carry out this project.
The 3D digital model of the boat was made from P's original plans. Harlé by Maria Sol Massera, Nicolas Lavauzelle and Théo Gavillet, young naval architects who took this project to heart, in addition to their professional activity within the Lombard agency.
The rigging and fittings are designed and installed by Benoit Chauchat, Voile Attitude.
The sails are made by the Nantes sailing factory Turquoise Voiles.
The mattresses and inner cushions are made by Rocio Bordege, Hilarana upholstery.
The stainless steel parts and saffron are made by JP3.