CNB 117 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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116.99' · 35.66 m

The CNB 117 represents a pinnacle of the custom era for Construction Navale Bordeaux, arriving at a time when the shipyard was transitioning its expertise from pure oneoff superyachts to highperformance, semicustom platforms. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Philippe Briand, the 117 (approximately 35 meters) was conceived to bridge the gap between a competitive racing sloop and a luxurious longrange cruiser. The most prominent example of this model, Hamilton II, launched in 2005, showcased the shipyard's ability to utilize advanced composites—specifically a carbonreinforced hull and deck—to achieve a displacementtolength ratio that allowed for exhilarating speeds even in light airs. This model remains a benchmark for the "grand tourisme" philosophy, emphasizing a lowprofile deckhouse, clean sightlines, and a sophisticated aesthetic that has influenced later CNB production models like the CNB 76 and 88.