Design and Construction
The CNB 117’s hull and deck use a vacuum-infused sandwich of carbon, vinylester, and balsa core. At the time of her 2005 launch, this was the largest structure of its kind.
With a 26-foot beam and an 11.5-foot draft on the lifting keel, she ranks among the larger performance-cruising superyachts of her era. The carbon hull and lifting keel were designed to provide solid performance rather than prioritize cruising volume.
Rig, Handling, and Propulsion
The lifting keel works with the carbon hull to give the CNB 117 her performance-oriented character. For harbor propulsion, she has a 415-horsepower diesel engine with direct drive.
Accommodations
Andrew Winch designed the interior décor, which remains modern, light, and spacious today. Bamboo furniture is paired with leather, stainless-steel, and cotton accents.
The original layout included an aft master cabin. The current owner converted it into two guest cabins, bringing the total to five cabins for 10 charter guests.
Refit and Ownership Changes
Recent work includes new teak decking and exterior paint. Together with the aft-cabin conversion, these changes reflect the yacht’s shift from a private flagship to a charter platform.
Verdict
The CNB 117 combines a record-scale carbon-and-balsa structure with a light Andrew Winch interior and recently renewed teak decking and exterior paint. Converting the aft master into two guest cabins was a practical charter adaptation rather than a compromise to the yacht’s core design.
Pros
- Largest carbon-and-balsa vacuum-infused hull and deck at her 2005 launch
- Carbon hull and lifting keel designed for solid performance
- Light, modern Andrew Winch interior
- New teak decking and exterior paint under the current owner
Cons
- Aft master cabin reconfigured as two charter cabins
