Design and Construction
The CNB 117's hull and deck are a vacuum-infused sandwich of carbon, vinylester, and balsa core — the largest such structure at her 2005 launch anchor. With a beam of 26 feet and 11.5-foot draft on the lifting keel, she sits among the larger performance-cruising superyachts of her era.
Rig and Handling
The lifting keel and carbon hull were engineered for solid performance rather than volume cruising. The 415-horsepower diesel with direct drive provides harbor propulsion on a yacht of this length.
Accommodations
Andrew Winch designed the interior décor, which remains modern, light, and spacious today anchor. Furniture is bamboo with leather, stainless steel, and cotton accents. The current owner turned the original aft master into two guest cabins, yielding five cabins for 10 charter guests.
Refits and Ownership
Recent work includes new teak decking and exterior paint. The aft conversion reflects a shift from private flagship to charter platform.
The Verdict
The CNB 117 pairs a record-scale carbon-balsa structure with a light Winch interior and recent deck and paint refresh. The charter conversion is practical, not a core compromise.
Pros
- Largest carbon-balsa vacuum-infused hull and deck at 2005 launch anchor
- Carbon hull and lifting keel for solid performance
- Andrew Winch light, modern interior
- New teak decking and exterior paint under current owner
Cons
- Aft master reconfigured into two charter cabins
