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- September 8, 2023
The CNB78 will be on display at the Cannes Boat Show after it was first revealed earlier this year. The CNB78 is a small superyacht-style bluewater cruiser with plenty of style
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We first saw something of the CNB 78 at the Düsseldorf boat show in January where CNB had a mock up of its new boat, a whalebone-like structure which showed the impressive size of the hull, with graphics on the floor showing the interior layout. Having not even seen a rendered image of the new model by that point, we were amazed to learn that CNB had already sold four boats and has an 88 in the pipeline!
Of those four orders, three were to repeat clients. The first boat is launched earlier in 2023 and will be on display at the Cannes boat show in September at a cost of around €4m.
The CNB78 came just 18 months after Groupe Beneteau sold CNB to Solaris, a transition phase, which has involved moving production from Monfalcone to a new facility at Solaris’ Aquileia home.
Of course the heritage French brand is no stranger to this market and size. It sold 32 CNB 76s, including the model we reviewed in 2014. Vincent Arnaud, the brand manager who has remained through the transition, explained that their challenge was finding where to improve on this design – it’s popular for being a small superyacht-style bluewater cruiser that can be managed by minimal crew.
Maintaining its recognised style was paramount – CNB will still focus on bluewater, where Solaris specialises in the more flush deck sporty Med designs, says Arnaud. Hence CNB kept the same design team in Philppe Briand and Jean-Marc Piaton to create its new range.
The 78 has a powerful hull shape with upper and lower chines. It’s wider than the 76, especially aft, with more volume through the boat. The signature coachroof is retained to give good protection to a large cockpit and create the adjoining deck saloon, while a glazed companionway helps give near surround views.
CNB has retained the style of its old 76 by using the same designers. The contemporary 78 has a similar ¾ width bulkhead to give the master suite open privacy
“The goal was to turn the Beneteau page and start a new chapter,” explains Arnaud. The process of construction is totally different now, he says, with bulkheads laminated into the hull in a more traditional manner (rather than using Groupe Beneteau’s innovation of building full interior modules outside of the boat).
The interior also has a more modern style, with less wood and more fabrics and lacquered parts. The main interior layout improvements the team wanted to make were with the guest accommodation. Niggles with the 76 centred on the aft guest bunk cabin. From the saloon forward on the 78 is all guest space, with two near equal sized guest cabins and a huge owner’s suite, the latter of which monopolises the volume forward of the mast base. The chart table is now aft, connecting with the galley and crew cabin, and giving more privacy to the saloon.
“Solaris is the perfect tool for improved quality,” thinks Arnaud. “It’ll be stiffer for sure (thanks to laminated bulkheads) and 5-10% lighter. The finish quality will be incomparable, and now only in natural wood.”
CNB is targeting a four model range, with the 88 likely to be the next model. This flagship will be in the style of the 78 but with the volume for an extra guest cabin and second crew cabin.
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CNB 78 "One" : Solaris' new arrival - a masterpiece of the art of sailing
Jochen Rieker
· 24.03.2024
In autumn, the Strait of Bonifacio, which separates the southern part of Corsica from the north of Sardinia, can get very rough. Even in summer, the sea can roar due to the mistral wind. At such times, the area, which is known for its clear turquoise-coloured bays and is considered one of the most magnificent sailing areas in the entire Mediterranean, turns into a veritable cauldron. Today, however, on this day of the first test run for a boat that heralds a new era for the CNB brand, there is no sign of it.
It is construction number 1 of the CNB 78, and that is also the name of this beauty in elegant black metallic: "One". Her imposing hull measures almost 25 metres from bowsprit to stern. The performance rig from Hall Spars made of clear-coated carbon fibre towers 34 metres above the sea. A sculpture that captivates passers-by from afar.
The flanks of the ship designed by Philippe Briand are formed by two chines, giving it a mixture of strength and elegance. The deck, which rises slightly towards the bow, creates a captivating tension, especially in contrast to the elongated window line of the superstructure. The harmony of the design is so perfect that no hull paint is needed to emphasise its beauty. Even in white gelcoat, the CNB 78 looks simply breathtaking.
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Foreship of the CNB 78 remains unobstructed
Her foredeck remains completely unbuilt from the mast to the cutter stay fitting. The skilfully crafted Solimar hatches, the retractable Harken mooring winch, the track of the self-tacking jib - everything is flush with the light-coloured teak deck, as is customary in this category of boat. The halyards are run on the mast, around which up to four winches can be grouped to simplify line management in the aft working cockpit.
The real characteristic of the CNB 78 - its panoramic glazed deck saloon - extends from the centre of the ship almost to the main boom. Seen from the side, the superstructure also encompasses the guest cockpit, effectively concealing its height visually. Philippe Briand, this grand master of exquisite taste, has once again worked his magic. The graceful competence and power that his design radiates conceals a volume and spaciousness below deck that is less comparable with yachts of the same length, but rather with calibres in the 85- to 90-foot class.
Offering more space, more performance, more creative freedom
This, among other things, was the focus of the new development - the first since Solaris Yachts took over the CNB brand in 2021. The CNB 78 is a statement, so to speak, a current positioning for the entire line, which will one day range from 60 to 88 feet. It should offer more space, more performance, more design freedom - but without compromising its DNA.
With this, the strategy that Marc Giorgetti outlined in Cannes a good two years ago is being realised. The Luxembourg-based partner is establishing an entire premium group for sailing and motor yachts around the core brand Solaris, which stands for upmarket performance cruisers. In order to also cover the luxury long-distance segment, Giorgetti took over the Beneteau Group's established high-end brand CNB, which, despite its success, never really fitted in with the world market leader's high-volume business.
Solaris and CNB complement each other almost seamlessly in terms of orientation, says Vincent Arnaud, Brand Director of the French-based company for almost ten years. He sees an analogy with the automotive industry: the two brands and their products are "like Maserati and Range Rover".
CNB is now fully integrated into production in Aquileia in northern Italy. The "One" therefore not only embodies the realignment under the direction of Solaris, it is also the first boat to be built at the expanded and modernised site since the acquisition.
What the CNB 78 is conceptually designed for
When we go on board, not a drop of night dew covers the cabin roof and the spacious cockpit. Skipper Adonis Vlachopoulos and his wife Nadia are usually up before six o'clock to keep the boat in top condition. The two of them look after the "One" as a permanent crew. The CNB 78 is designed for this, better than many others of its kind.
In the given specification, it could also be operated by an experienced owner couple because all manoeuvres can essentially be carried out at the touch of a button. However, the necessary systems require a level of expertise, maintenance and care that makes professional hands, if not mandatory, highly recommended.
The sun is still so low this morning that part of the harbour, which is lined with high limestone cliffs, is in the shade. The weather forecast promises a picture-perfect day, initially with 7 to 10 knots from the west, then 12 to 15 knots from the early afternoon. Time to set sail!
Adonis starts the 3.7-litre four-cylinder Volvo Penta diesel engine, which is installed under the saloon floor, close to the yacht's centre of gravity. But nothing stirs: no quiet humming, no subtle vibration. In the quiet post-season idyll of the Port de Bonifacio, not even the burble of the exhaust can be heard in the cockpit.
Is the starter motor on strike? Is the start button in the switch panel defective? The captain notices the irritation and smiles. "All good!" he assures us, pointing to the rev counter. Indeed, the engine is running!
The Greek steps aside, makes an inviting gesture towards the steering wheel and removes the aft mooring line to starboard from the cleat. At least he stays close enough to be able to intervene if necessary. Of course, this is not necessary, as the CNB 78 makes it easy for the helmsman.
On the one hand, there is the moment of inertia of around 50 tonnes displacement in a clear-sailed, well provisioned and equipped condition. On the other hand, this mass can be steered with extreme precision, almost with care. And so the black ship, its pigments sparkling in the sunlight, glides silently and effortlessly from the pier in the far east under the attentive gaze of a small crowd of onlookers.
CNB 78 can manoeuvre on a small scale
From the helm of a 24.85 metre long and 6.10 metre wide yacht, almost every harbour basin seems narrow at first. However, the CNB turns via its twin rudders to barely more than one and a half boat lengths. And, on request, it can be equipped with extendable bow and stern thrusters, which enable even smaller-scale manoeuvring.
Like many other extras - such as electric primary winches, hydraulic genoa furlers, teak deck or sprayhood - they are not part of the standard equipment. This may come as a surprise, as they are actually included on boats of this size. However, CNB deliberately does not pursue an inclusive pricing strategy, but leaves the configuration largely up to the owners. They have a lot of design freedom here; those who are not stingy can easily top the base price by 50 per cent or more in this way.
The bulkheads remain immovable, as usual with a semi-custom concept. Within these limits, however, the shipyard offers several possible layout modules, four different woods for the interior alone, dozens of equipment options and an almost immeasurable range of upholstery fabrics. Even if these are not taken into account, the list of options comprises almost 200 items, not including special requests. It is therefore practically impossible for two CNB 78s to leave the production halls in the northern Adriatic in even remotely similar configurations.
The first of its kind comes with very sophisticated, almost complete equipment with a noticeable performance plus. In addition to the carbon mast, which is two metres higher than the standard aluminium rig, with a matching Park Avenue-style furling boom, the "One" has a three-metre deep performance keel and a set of the finest, yet highly durable 3Di Ocean membrane sails from North Sails.
The main measures 175 square metres, the genoa 152 square metres. In relation to the displacement, this results in a sail load factor in the sporty range: 5.0. At 82 square metres, the self-tacking jib guided on the permanently rigged stay is only about half the size of the genoa and acts as a kind of first reef (sail load factor 4.4). On request, the inner stay can be ordered with a hydraulic tensioner and furler from Reckmann - a highly recommended option, as this allows the optimum forestay tension to be used at all times, which provides more speed and height, especially when tacking.
Earn miles, but efficiently
Due to a lack of thermal support, the breeze initially weakens as expected. And so we motor south-east towards the Maddalena archipelago in Sardinia, towards the onset of the thermals. With its long waterline of more than 22 metres, the CNB 78 can make very efficient miles. Her hull speed is 11.5 knots, cruising speed corresponds to around 9 knots. As in the harbour, she remains pleasantly quiet at idle speed. In the owner's cabin forward, the roar of the water drowns out the well-muffled sound of the Volvo; even in the saloon, under the floor of which the four-cylinder engine rotates, you hardly have to raise your voice. Only aft in the galley does it hum more audibly.
But the CNB is not a powerboat, it's a sailboat. And she proves this impressively when the wind picks up. Just 3 Beaufort is enough to put her in a good mood. At between 10 and 12 knots, she consistently logs a speed of around 7.5 to 8 knots at the cross and already conveys a feeling for the pressure conditions at the helm. Of course, this hardly needs any active support; once properly trimmed, the imposing yacht holds its course almost all by itself.
As it freshens up to 15 knots, little changes in the pleasant balance. The CNB 78 only leans a little more to leeward, accelerates to 9 to 9.5 knots and otherwise remains calm. She feels most comfortable when you let her run instead of pinching out to the last degree. Her optimum tacking angle is between 96 and 100 degrees. She can also be forced closer to the wind, but with a true wind angle of 45 degrees you lose more speed than you gain upwind.
The joy of running the CNB 78
It is a pleasure to steer her - something that cannot be said of every yacht of this size. The overview from the helm stations is perfect, as are the ergonomics - both standing and sitting. The helmsman's bench is designed as an extension of the coaming and curves inwards in a gentle arc; a design feature that is also repeated below deck. From here, it is only a step to the winches that separate the helm station from the guest cockpit.
This in turn impresses with its lounge-like character. Because the companionway is offset off-centre, the cockpit offers two areas: To starboard, the crew will find a bench that can also be used as a sun lounger, while to port is the seating area with the cockpit table that can be lowered hydraulically on request. Even with chairs added, there is enough space to reach aft unhindered.
Beneath this extremely comfortable open-air arrangement, a veritable dinghy rests in a large longitudinal garage. The CNB 78 can accommodate a Williams Sport-Tender 395 in its rear garage, the ultimate mooring speedster. With its jet propulsion based on a Rotax engine, it runs at speeds of up to 46 knots, offers space for six people and is also suitable for water skiing. To make launching and retrieving easier, CNB has developed a launch system with an electric winch, which is one of the highly recommended extras. This means that the dinghy can be launched or stowed away again in a matter of minutes.
Convincing room concept
The fact that almost four metres of hull length are sacrificed for this is not noticeable below deck - on the contrary. Instead, the CNB impresses with a spatial concept that surpasses its predecessor as well as most of its current competitors. The key to the interior design by interior designer Jean-Marc Viaton lies in the clear lines of sight from the saloon to the outside. Those who take the wide, pleasantly flat companionway downwards find themselves in a completely acoustically isolated world, but never lose contact with the sea.
The large window areas are flush with the deck at the bottom, which visually merges the interior and exterior and visually expands the space. Unlike its predecessor, the CNB 76, which sold extremely well with 32 units, this effect is now also available aft. There, an additional window widens the glazed companionway to port. The furnishings appear lighter, more elegant and also more airy thanks to the omission of the navigation system. This has been moved to the crew quarters, where it adjoins the centre galley line.
Towards the front, there are two points that make the difference: The CNB 78 offers two equivalent guest cabins with double or optional single berths - a gain due to the increase in width in the hull. The 76, on the other hand, only had berths arranged one above the other to starboard. The plus is even more evident in the owner's cabin, which takes up the entire foredeck and is more reminiscent of a hotel room.
The curved edges, a kind of signature of the ship, can be found here in the room divider made of solid wood bars, which stands behind the desk and acts as a privacy screen when the door to the passageway is open. They can also be found in the longitudinal bulkhead of the guest cabin on the starboard side, seamlessly veneered and perfectly stretched - just one of the many details in which the boat builders at Solaris show what they can do.
Manufactured using traditional construction methods
Their art is not limited to carpentry. The CNB 78 also shows substance behind its chic surface. Unlike under the aegis of the Beneteau Group, the successor to the 76 is no longer built using semi-industrialised methods, but traditionally. This means that large modules with their own floor seat are not prefabricated and glued in. Instead, the new CNB is built in series: first the hull, floor assembly, bulkheads, then the interior. This is better suited to semi-custom models, where the owners want their individual wishes to be taken into account within a given layout. And it goes hand in hand with even greater solidity and strength. Despite the wide saloon, the 78 sails with remarkable torsional rigidity and virtually no creaking or crackling.
And even if owners will rarely ever stray into her engine room: It is also a model of practicality and perfection. The saloon floor can be removed for major maintenance work - all relevant systems are then neatly and clearly arranged in the open. If the floor remains closed, all components can still be accessed without any major dislocations.
Arno Kronenberg, who, as before, is responsible for sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, cites this "even higher level of quality" as one of the key advantages that the brand's new home will bring. Under the aegis of Solaris, the experienced ocean sailor believes that CNB can further strengthen its most important unique selling point: "Building boats that offer comfort and performance on the water, but are also flawless blue water yachts for worldwide cruises." The CNB 78 is just the beginning, but what a beginning!
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CNB 78 NEW ORDER
Cnb 78 new order summary.
24.85 meters / 81.52 ft
Asking price: €3,440,000 EUR
FINANCING AVAILABLE. New CNB 78 semi-custom sailing yacht built to order for delivery worldwide to residents of North America and the Caribbean. Base price in Euros ex-VAT. Reserve the next production slot for Spring 2025 delivery subject to prior sale. View hull #5 at the Cannes Yachting Festival 10 - 15 September 2024. Private tours by appointment
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CNB 78 Overview
There is always someone special aboard a CNB. A sailor who values performance, safety and luxury. An adventure seeker who truly loves the sea.
The CNB 78 redefines what an offshore sailing yacht should be. Its predecessor, the CNB 76 was the most successful maxi yacht built in series. The CNB 78 evolves the same style and functionality with even brighter, larger spaces where every detail has been designed for pleasure while sailing or at anchor.
A discerning yachtsman who may be considering a new Swan, Oyster, YYachts or other luxury sailing vessel should take a close look at the CNB 78 or the flagship CNB 88. There is simply nothing like it.
This is a new yacht, built to order for delivery worldwide presented by the exclusive CNB representative for residents of North America and the Caribbean. Inquire to reserve the next production slot for Spring 2025 delivery, while it is still available.
Congratulations to my client from Miami who purchased CNB 78 hull #5 "Belles" on display at the Cannes Yachting Festival 10 - 15 September 2024 at Port Pierre Canto SAIL 207.
Architect - Philippe Briand
To be a yacht architect is to find the magic balance between art and science. No one does that better than Philippe Briand. His designs have achieved over fifteen Yacht of the Year awards and six America's Cup campaigns, In addition, Philippe himself has won two world championships as skipper. His signature sleek profile and sense of proportion combine to make the CNB 78 a stunningly beautiful, fast, easily sailed yacht to explore all oceans.
Interior Designer - Jean Marc Piaton
Designer of the highly successful predecessor, the CNB 76 and Cruising World's Best Luxury Cruiser the CNB 66, Jean-Marc Piaton infused the CNB 78 with the same style; both timeless and innovative, bright, comfortable. An elegance made of balance, harmony and simplicity of lines with even more luxury.
Builder - Solaris Yachts Srl
Over forty years of dedicated boat building and refitting experience, superior technical knowledge and skilled craftsmanship combine to create yachts that are exceptionally seaworthy and luxurious. The quality and finish of the yard's interior joinery, fine woods, superyacht caliber materials, fittings and fixtures are distinctive features of Solaris, renowned and appreciated all over the world.
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The new flagship
Heir to the tradition of CNB one-offs and to the CNB 76, the CNB 88 builds on the incredible functionality of the 76 by adding more volume and refinements. The purpose of this sailing yacht is to offer generous accommodation capacity thanks to her spacious owner’s cabin and three equal-sized guest cabins.
The crew also benefits from the generous volume of the aft section with two double cabins. Faithful to the marine qualities of CNBs, her balanced hull and great stiffness to her canvas guarantees both comfort and performance.
VINCENT ARNAUD
With the CNB 88, we wanted to create a safe, fast and cosseting sailing yacht that makes you want to go far. 88 feet long, she is an ideal compromise between volume, absolute comfort and simplicity of her systems. The CNB 88 is a true superyacht.
PHILIPPE BRIAND, ARCHITECTE NAVAL DU CNB 88
Technical specifications
Naval architect
Philippe Briand
Interior design
Piaton Yacht Design
Load line length
23.99 m / 78’7
Length overall (with bow roller)
28.30 m / 92’8
Hull length
26.80 m / 87’9
Length with bowsprit
Length @ waterline
24.70 m / 81’
Maximum beam
6.75 m / 22.1’
Draught (standard)
3.75 m / 10’7
Light displacement MSC
(approx.) 58000 kg / 127 860 lbs
Standard keel (approx.)
16200 kg / 35 700 lbs
33.00 m / 108’3
10.70 m / 35’1
32.56 m / 106’8
11.50 m / 37’7
Air draught (excluding aerials)
37.95 m / 124’5
Fully battened mainsail area (approx.)
213 m2 / 2292 ft2
Furling genoa area (approx.)
188 m2 / 2023 ft2
Staysail area (approx.)
111 m2 / 1194 ft2
Asymetric spinnaker area (approx.)
590 m2 / 6350 ft2
Gennaker or Code 5 area (approx.)
490 m2 / 5274 ft2
Code 0 area (approx.)
280 m2 / 3013 ft2
Main engine
VOLVO D4 225 HP @3500rpm
Fresh water capacity
1800 L / 475 US gal
Fuel capacity
3000 L / 792 US gal
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Magnificent & easy sailing
The CNB 88 remains simple to sail. It uses proven technical solutions that will appeal to owners of large one-offs who are tired of their complexity.As easy as the CNB 78 with the volume of a 90-footer.A boat designed by sailors for sailors.The combination of CNB’s experience and Solaris’ know-how, these first two models embody the future of the brand: a strong identity served by a Haute Couture shipyard.
Without losing the spirit and style of the brand that contributes to its success, we designed a lighter, more contemporary interior. We wanted to bring more clarity, comfort and elegance with great care in the details of finish, treatment of woodwork. Here we have a boat that will be talked about in this exclusive world.
JEAN-MARC PIATON
Interior Configurations
The 88 propose 4 cabins : 3 guest cabins, 2 with double beds and 1 with twin beds. Plus 2 cabins for the crew. She is proposed with different options. 3 layouts for the salon, 2 layouts for the owner cabin and 2 options for the crew zone.
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CNB 78 Overview
There is always someone special aboard a CNB. A sailor who values performance, safety and luxury. An adventure seeker who truly loves the sea.
The CNB 78 redefines what an offshore sailing yacht should be. An evolution of the CNB 76, the most successful maxi yacht built in series, the CNB 78 takes on the same style and functionality but now offers even brighter, larger spaces where every detail has been designed for pleasure while sailing or at anchor.
A discerning yachtsman who may be considering a new Swan, Oyster, YYachts or other luxury sailing vessel should take a close look at the CNB 78 or the flagship CNB 88. There is simply nothing like it.
This is a new yacht, built to order for delivery worldwide and presented by the exclusive CNB representative for residents of North America. Congratulations to my client from Miami who purchased hull #5. Inquire to reserve the next production slot for Spring 2025 delivery, while it is still available.
Private demo sails in Italy 29 - 31 July 2024, by appointment.
View at the Cannes Yachting Festival 10 - 15 September 2024.
Architect - Philippe Briand
To be a yacht architect is to find the magic balance between art and science. No one does that better than Philippe Briand. His designs have achieved over fifteen Yacht of the Year awards and six America's Cup campaigns, In addition, Philippe himself has won two world championships as skipper. His signature sleek profile and sense of proportion combine to make the CNB 78 a stunningly beautiful, fast, easily sailed yacht to explore all oceans.
Interior Designer - Jean Marc Piaton
Designer of the highly successful predecessor, the CNB 76 and Cruising World's Best Luxury Cruiser the CNB 66, Jean-Marc Piaton infused the CNB 78 with the same style; both timeless and innovative, bright, comfortable. An elegance made of balance, harmony and simplicity of lines with even more luxury.
Builder - Solaris Yachts Srl
Over forty years of dedicated boat building and refitting experience, superior technical knowledge and skilled craftsmanship combine to create yachts that are exceptionally seaworthy and luxurious. The quality and finish of the yard's interior joinery, fine woods, superyacht caliber materials, fittings and fixtures are distinctive features of Solaris, renowned and appreciated all over the world.
Main Characteristics
Length overall: 24,85 m
Hull Length: 23,25 m
LWL: 22,20 m
Beam: 6,15 m
Standard keel (cast iron fin & lead bulb), 14.000 kg, 3,50 m
Optional lead keel (steel fin & lead bulb), 13.000 kg, 3,00 m
Optional lead keel (steel fin & lead bulb), 12.100 kg, 3,50 m
AIR DRAFTS (without antennas)
Standard sail plan: 32,0 m
Performance sail plan: 34,0 m
Fresh water capacity: 1.500 litres
Fuel capacity: 2.500 litres
Grey Water capacity: 400 litres
Black Water capacity: 400 litres
SAIL AREAS (sails not supplied)
Standard Sail Plan Performance Sail Plan
I 30,00 m 31,50 m
J 9,06 m 9,06 m
P 29,00 m 31,00 m
E 9,60 m 9,60 m
Mainsail 160 m² 175 m²
Furling genoa 144 m² 152 m²
Staysail 79 m² 82 m²
Asymmetrical spinnaker 470 m² 530 m²
Construction
CONSTRUCTION
- The hull is hand laminated with vinylester resin on all its external layers to have total protection against osmosys, PVC core is glued under vacuum and the inner skin is made in infusion as well as the internal structures and bulkheads. Non structural bulkheads are made of marine grade plywood.
- Carbon fibre reinforcements on keel floors and side chainplates.
- Watertight bulkheads forward and aft fully laminated to hull and deck.
- Deck made of composite/PVC foam sandwich is vacuum infused as well.
- Coachroof structures are reinforced with carbon fibre unidirectionals.
- The entire structure is certified by RINa according to the ISO 12215-5 rule.
- White gel-coat finish on hull, deck and helm seats, antiskid white paint on coachroof.
- Gelcoat finish of the accessible bilges areas;
- Black waterline stripe on hull (optional colours available)
- Cockpit sole and cockpit seats are laid with 10 mm thick teak or Esthec. Main deck and swimming plattform are optionally laid with 10 mm thick teak or Esthec.
- The keel, built with a top plate, is fitted to the hull with s/s bolts.
- Twin hanging rudders with vacuum epoxy rudder blades and AISI630 rudder stocks.
- Stainless steel cable on steering car and traveller.
- Opening transom door/swim platform give access to tender garage.
Deck Hardware and Exterior
DECK HARDWARE
- Fixed carbon bowsprit fixed on the bow with built in anchor system;
- Fixed anchor roller, electrical windlass, 63 kg galvanized anchor, 100 m chain Ø 12 mm.
- S/s pushpits and pulpits.
- LED navigation lights.
- Double s/s lifelines with one opening gate at midship on each side.
- 8 mooring cleats and 2 fairleads
- S/s recessed chainplates.
- Self tacking track for jib or staysail sheet,
- Harken (or similar) genoa sheet tracks and cars.
- Recessed companionway sprayhood.
- Harken turning blocks.
- 4 jammers on the mast
- 2 x Harken ST80 (or similar) primary winches in cockpit.
- 2 x Harken ST70 (or similar) multipurpose winches in cockpit .
- 1 x Harken ST80 (or similar) mainsail electric winch in cockpit.
- 2 x Harken ST70 (or similar) halyards and reef winches on deck at mast step, the starboard winch being electric.
- 2 x GRP steering wheels,
- 2 x helmsman seats with console for navigation instruments and compasses. Engine and bow thruster control on STBD side;
- 11 flush deck Solimar hatches on deck;
- 1 x flush deck Solimar hatches on starboard cockpit seat to provide access to the galley
- 1 x flush deck Solimar hatches on port cockpit seat to provide air and light to the aft cabin;
- 2 x accesses to lazarettes in cockpit.
- 1 x access to garage from cockpit.
- 2 x accesses to liferafts lockers from cockpit.
- Teak cockpit table (option to convert it into a sun bath area).
- Space for optional fridge.
- Hot and cold cockpit shower.
- The sail locker in the forepeak can accommodate a crew cabin.
- Blind large deck hatch (with exterior lock) (clear part in PMMA as an option),
- S/s ladder.
- 1 x 230 V electric outlet
- 2 bars for halyards on the hull topsides.
- Bow thruster (optional),
- Chain locker and windlass electrical control box,
- Hydraulic manifold for fwd furlers (option)
TENDER GARAGE
- The tender garage is accessible from the transom when opened and from a deck hatch located in the cockpit.
- The garage can accommodate up to a 3.50 m RIB type tender with outboard engine, or a 3.95 m Williams type jet tender with deflatable bow section;
- The large transom door opens to the sea to provide a swimming platform ,
- Removable s/s swim ladder with teak steps is supplied.
- The platform is operated through hydraulic rams;
- A dedicated system to help the tender in and out of the garage is available as option
- The garage is self-draining with natural ventilation;
- The two lazarettes are accessible from cockpit through dedicated hatch
- Electric bilge pump from the central portion of the bilge
- 2 bars can serve as hangers on the hull topsides.
- Access to steering mechanism and optional autopilot.
- Gelcoat finish.
- 2 x 230 V electric outlets, one in each lazarette;
SPARS AND RIGGING
- Silver anodised aluminium mast, 3 sets of spreaders.
- Silver anodised aluminium boom (pre-equipped for automatic reefing system).
- Rod standing rigging.
- Running rigging.
- Hydraulic boom vang and backstays, outhaul cylinder and genoa halyard tensioner (four functions unit in the cockpit).
- Deck search light integrated with motoring light
- Anchor light at masthead
- Manual genoa furling system.
Engine, Tankage, Electrical
- Engine : Volvo Penta D4 - 175hp, @ 2800rpm (optional 230hp, @ 3400 rpm)
- Sound proofed engine compartment (extra density plate).
- AISI630 shaft with thrust bearing and CV joint to improve comfort,
- 3 fixed blades propeller.
- Engine control panel on starboard helm console.
- Fuel tankage: 2500 litres in two stainless steel tanks installed in the middle of the boat.
- Double fuel/water separator
ENGINE ROOM
- Underneath the saloon floor, the engine room is located at the most favourable place for the boat’s balance.
- Access 2 central hatches in the saloon floor;
- Sound insulated engine compartment.
- Automatic and remote controlled fire extinguisher.
- 2 Light appliances.
- 1 x 230 V outlet.
- This compartment receives the main Volvo diesel engine, the generator in its soundproof cocoon, the Air Conditioning system (option), the Water-maker (option), the water heater, pumps and filters.
- 1500 litres fresh water in two stainless steel tanks, installed in the middle of the boat.
- Pressurized hot and cold water system.
- 100 L water heater powered at 220V and heat exchanger from main engine.
- Fresh water shore inlet.
- Manual bilge pump.
- Electrical bilge pumps with the options of automatic function for sail locker and Lazarette
- Grey water are collected into sump boxes and delivered through electric pumps to a main 400 L PET tank on starboard;
- Black water are delivered from the electric toilets to the main 400 L PET holding tank on port;
- Valves for emptying the tanks are easily accessible;
- Electrical panel 12V / 24V / 230V. Control panel in the aft area (galley).
- 63 A Shore connection with 25 m cable.
- 17.5 kW, 230 V generator with sound shield.
- 2x Mastervolt Mass Combi Pro 24V/3500-100 A combined battery chargers and inverters for service batteries. One inverter is powering the fridges, the other is powering the sockets;
- 12V primary alternator on main engine.
- 24V secondary alternator on main engine, 115 A.
- 24V service gel batteries bank , 840 Ah capacity C20.
- 2 Main engine and 1 generator starting batteries. 12V-75Ah
- 24V LED lighting throughout.
- 230V electric outlets.
Saloon and Galley
COMPANIONWAY
- Access to the saloon is through a transverse transparent sliding hatch.
- Companionway wooden steps with recessed lighting.
- Just under the deckhouse, the saloon hosts a lounge space and a dining/saloon area.
- Very clear, the saloon enjoys a remarkable panoramic view to the outside.
- Direct and indirect lighting are ensured via overhead and reading lights.
- Night courtesy lights;
- 4 x 230 V and 2 x USB outlets.
- Several lockers alongside the hull and behind the seat backs.
- Space for audio system (option).
Lounge space (starboard)
- 2 opposed settees with coffee table in between
- Lockers alongside with space for optional wine cooler and coffee machine
Dining area (portside)
- Large U shaped settee to port.
- Fixed dining table for 8 guests.
- Optional TV on lifting mechanism.
The galley is positioned in the aft starboard portion of the boat, five steps underneath the saloon area and ensures a better privacy to the guests in the saloon and in the fore cabins. The galley is equipped with high-quality yacht outfit:
- Access to the cockpit via an opening hatch.
- Ventilation and natural light via cockpit hatch and portholes.
- Recirculating range hood.
- Direct and indirect lighting above worktops.
- Functional U shaped organization, with a bar worktop and two stools.
The galley area includes, on centerline a chart table:
- Electrical distribution switchboard.
- Chart table with chart and pencil storage.
- 1 x 230 V and 2 x USB outlets.
- Space for instruments displays, bookshelf.
The galley includes as well:
- Foldable ladder to exit to the cockpit;
- Low and high stowage lockers,
- White Corian © worktop,
- S/s double sink with single lever mixer tap,
- Trash bin under the sink,
- Miele gimballed 4 burners electric stove and oven powered by the inverter within the limits of its power, switchable to shore power or generator;
- Microwave oven powered through the inverter,
- 140 L capacity front opening Miele freezer (aft of galley),
- 230 L capacity front opening Miele fridge with 57 L capacity freezer compartment (front of galley)
- 2 x 230V outlets,
- Fastening belt for cooking when the boat is heeling,
- Space for Miele dishwasher (optional),
- Space for washer-dryer, 5kgs capacity (optional),
- Space for trash compactor and sink macerator (optional),
- Space for wine cooler ( optional),
- Space for additional fridge or freezer (optional).
Accommodations
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Wood finishes : Natural oak and lacquered areas, Optional choice among 2 other ambiances.
- Wide doors.
- Blinds on portholes. (electrical blinds as an option)
- Blinds and mosquito screens on deck hatches.
OWNER’S CABIN
- The owner’s cabin is positioned in the forward section of the yacht and runs across at full width.
- Light and ventilation via 2 fixed hull portholes and 3 opening deck hatches.
- General lighting and reading lights.
- Double berth, 2.00m x 1.60m.
- Storage underneath.
- Bookshelves and lockers on the front bulkhead.
- Working desk with drawers topped by a slatted partition. Reservation for an optional TV on a lift mechanism
- Hanging locker to starboard.
- Locker to port.
- Lower lockers to port and starboard.
- Working desk to starboard.
- 2 x 230V and 2 USB outlets.
OWNER’S TOILET
The owner’s cabin has a fully private en-suite toilet and shower:
- Separate shower stall with PET grating,
- One opening deck hatch for light and ventilation,
- Overhead light, and second light close to mirror,
- Automatic waste water pump out to grey water holding tank,
- Planus © (or similar) fresh water electric marine toilet,
- Washbasin with hot and cold water,
- Bathroom cabinet with electric shaver plug,
- Mirror, heating towel holder, toilet roll holder.
PORT GUEST CABIN
- Double lateral bed to port, 2.00m x 1.60m, convertible to two single berths.
- Light and ventilation via fixed hull porthole and opening deck hatch.
- Full height locker on portside.
- 2 x 230 V and 2 USB outlets.
PORT GUEST TOILET
The port guest cabin has a private en suite toilet and shower:
- Opening deck hatch for light and ventilation,
- Mirror, toilet roll holder.
STARBOARD GUEST CABIN
- Double bed, 2.00m x 1.60m.
- 2 x 230 V and 2 x USB outlets.
STARBOARD GUEST TOILET
The starboard guest cabin has a private en suite toilet & shower:
- Shower stall with PET grating,
AFT PORT GUEST / CREW CABIN
- 2x single beds, 2.00m long. Convertible into a double bed as an option,
- One bunk bed on the topsides available as option
- Light and ventilation via fixed hull porthole, opening portholes and opening hatch to cockpit.
- Shelf alongside the bed
- Locker and shelves on centerline
AFT PORT GUEST / CREW TOILET
The aft port cabin has a private en suite toilet & shower:
- Mechanical ventilation,
- Overhead light, and 2nd light close to mirror,
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The CNB 78 redefines the off-shore sailing yacht with crew. From her predecessor, she takes on the same style and functionality but now offers even brighter, larger spaces where every detail has been designed for the pleasure of being at aboard.
CNB 78: The Perfect Union of Tradition and Innovation Yacht Class magazine has just tested the groundbreaking CNB 78. Discover all the details in the newly published article by clicking here. Read more
The CNB 78 is faithful to CNB's genes in that it's a bluewater cruiser that can be easily managed by a short-handed crew. Proper crew accommodation and separation is designed-in to the interior.
Explore CNB 78 NEW ORDER yacht for sale; through beautiful photos and a full walk-through description of this impressive Cnb Yachts 78 81' 7" Cruising Sailboat.
At the Cannes boat show, Toby Hodges got the chance to take a tour of the CNB 78, a superyacht-style cruiser that will set you back about €4m. This Briand design is the first new CNB model since ...
The CNB 76 was our favourite yacht, she was an outstanding success for CNB with 32 being built. It takes something exceptional to improve on the 76 but CNB has delivered. The new CNB 78.
If you can manage that, the CNB 78 is easy to love - even if you look closely, even in the furthest corners. Unlike under the aegis of the Beneteau Group, which had made the luxury brand big but sold it to Solaris two years ago, the successor to the highly successful 76 is no longer built in a semi-industrialised way, but "traditionally".
We first saw something of the CNB 78 at the Düsseldorf boat show in January where CNB had a mock up of its new boat, a whalebone-like structure which showed the impressive size of the hull, with ...
After taking over the traditional brand, Solaris presents its first new model, the CNB 78. This yacht retains the character of a fast long-distance yacht, as did its extremely successful predecessor, yet brings improvements in many areas.
Phillipe Briand has modernised the CNB heritage with the latest 78, integrating yet more space and storage, phenomenal internal light with a huge saloon and enlarged garage. Built with the exacting process and tolerances of CNB's world class standards by new owners Solaris Yachts, this 78 has been configured for owners looking for a luxurious, powerful offshore sailing yacht for extended cruising.
The 2025 81' 7" CNB YACHTS 78 Cruising Sailboat CNB 78 New Order for USA Delivery is a sail yacht for sale located in Miami, Florida, United States. A CNB 78 will be on display at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024.
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CNB 78 New Order is a 81' 7" Cruising Sailboat built by CNB YACHTS and delivered in 2025. Photos and specifications available.
New CNB 78 semi-custom sailing yacht built to order for delivery worldwide to North America and Caribbean buyers. Base price in Euros ex-VAT. Inquire to reserve the next production slot for Spring 2025 delivery, while still available. Private demo sails in Italy 29 - 31 July 2024, by appointment.
The CNB 88 is a true superyacht. The CNB 88 remains simple to sail. It uses proven technical solutions that will appeal to owners of large one-offs who are tired of their complexity.As easy as the CNB 78 with the volume of a 90-footer.A boat designed by sailors for sailors.The combination of CNB's experience and Solaris' know-how, these ...
Explore CNB 78 NEW ORDER FOR USA DELIVERY yacht for sale; through beautiful photos and a full walk-through description of this impressive Cnb Yachts 78 81' 7" Cruising Sailboat.
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A high-end yacht docked at Marina del Rey sank after catching on fire Wednesday night. The fire in Basin A was first reported around 8:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles ...
Oranienbaum (Lomonosov) Still commonly known by its post-war name of Lomonosov, the estate at Oranienbaum is the oldest of the Imperial Palaces around St. Petersburg, and also the only one not to be captured by Nazi forces during the Great Patriotic War. Founded by Prince Menshikov, Peter the Great's closest adviser, the Grand Palace is one of ...