Design and Construction
At 30.5 meters overall with a 26.9-meter waterline and a beam of 6.82 meters, the CNB 100 is built around a carbon composite hull and deck, a construction choice that keeps her displacement at 71,000 kilograms while affording the stiffness expected of a performance cruiser in this size range Carbon fibre deck and hull construction. The coachroof alone is made of 78 glass panels, flooding the Wetzels Brown Partners interior with light and giving the deck profile an unmistakable visual signature. A teak laid deck sits above, while titanium deck hardware and titanium steering wheels speak to a brief that favored durability and low maintenance at the highest end of the spec sheet. The yard's decision to wrap the structure in carbon fibre rather than conventional glass reinforces the boat's standing as a custom-grade superyacht rather than a scaled-up series design.
Rig and Deck Equipment
Above the deck, a carbon fibre bowsprit and a carbon fibre removable hard top define the sailing and shading arrangement, complemented by a carbon fibre cockpit hard-top for sheltered helm stations. The rig is managed with hydraulic winches and a mainsail hydraulic operated magic trim, allowing a small crew to handle the large sail plan without effort. A hydraulic operated transom simplifies access to the water and the tender garage, while a recessed anchor and sills locker keep the foredeck clean and purposeful. B&G electronics and twin generators added in 2016 round out a systems package conceived for long-range autonomous cruising.
Accommodations and Layout
Below, the interior by Wetzels Brown Partners pairs a Gaggenau galley with Miele appliances, a combination aimed at owners who expect household-level provisioning at sea. The tender garage provides protected stowage for the companion boat, and the extensive glazing from the 78-panel coachroof carries into the accommodation spaces. The award-winning interior confirms a layout resolved for both private comfort and formal entertaining, consistent with a 2009 delivery intended for the superyacht circuit.
Power and Propulsion
Propulsion comes from Cummins engines rated at 355hp, paired with the twin 2016 generators to support the electrical demands of air conditioning, watermaking, and the boat's entertainment systems including Apple TV. The direct drive and diesel fuel capacity of over 1,000 gallons place the CNB 100 firmly in the long-distance cruising category, where sustained hotel loads are as critical as propulsion reliability.
The Verdict
The CNB 100 is a custom superyacht that happens to carry a model number, not a series production boat. Her carbon composite construction, Brenta exterior, and award-winning Wetzels Brown Partners interior make her a standout of the 2009 design year, and the hydraulic rigging and titanium deck fittings confirm a no-compromise build brief.
Pros
- Carbon fibre hull and deck with titanium hardware for low-maintenance longevity
- Dual international design awards in 2009 for exterior and interior
- Hydraulic sail handling and transom for short-handed superyacht operation
- Extensive glazing through a 78-panel coachroof
Cons
- High systems complexity with hydraulic rig and twin generators demanding expert upkeep
