CNB Yachts says it has sold three hulls of the CNB 62, with the first one now in fit-out for the owner and delivery expected this spring.
The first hull is in Aquileia, a city on the Italian Adriatic where CNB is producing the boat in the Solaris shipyard. CNB says all three owners of the first CNB 62s “will be setting sail” before the end of the year.
“The sale of these three units is a great success and a vote of confidence,” Vincent Arnaud, brand director of CNB, stated in a press release. “The CNB 62 is a perfect example of the CNB spirit. It is elegant, seaworthy and powerful, yet manageable. The design and layout ensure that she can be sailed by a couple, but is not too small to invite friends and family on board.”
Philippe Briand is this model’s designer. He added: “The CNB 62 is the worthy successor to the famous CNB Bordeaux 60. Her seaworthiness is ensured by a balanced, powerful hull combined with an extensive sail plan. The yacht is excellent for ocean cruising and maintains the elegant, timeless style of her famous predecessors.”
The CNB 62 is designed as a world cruiser that can be sailed single-handed. The cockpit is laid out so the helmsman can cast off all lines without having to leave his position. The helmsman is also protected by a Bimini top or a fixed hardtop, with the steering wheels positioned far forward on the cockpit seating area.
In the guest area, there are high backrests, and people can walk past the cockpit table even when all the seats are full. The carbon Targa arch stretches over the cockpit and holds the mainsheet, ensuring the mainsheet does not pose a safety risk in the cockpit.
And for sailors who understand what happens when a boat encounters swell, CNB designed the tender garage lengthways under the cockpit. It holds a nearly 10-foot-long tender.
Inside, the CNB 62 has three staterooms. The owner’s space occupies the entire area forward of the mast. Jean-Marc Piaton, interior designer of the CNB 62, says it this area has “an unprecedented amount of space for a 60-foot hull. An optional office completes the layout of this suite.”
There’s an open galley in the saloon. Aft staterooms are accessible via a corridor for privacy. CNB chose light-colored woods and fabrics for the interior, but the builder can accommodate customer requests, as the 62 is a semi-custom yacht.
Where to learn more about the CNB 62: visit cnbyachts.com
