CNB 76 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used CNB 76 on the brokerage market means looking at a 76-foot Philippe Briand sloop built from 2013, with the 78 as its later successor. These are production boats from the Beneteau group's CNB line, modular-built with a raised saloon and a clear split between owner and crew quarters — a layout that has aged well and reads as timeless rather than dated.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin arrangements are the more common on the used market, but both owner and charter layouts appear, and ex-charter examples are common. The defining interior feature is the raised saloon that separates the forward owner's zone from the aft crew space, with an off-axis entrance, a central engine room under the saloon floor, and a longitudinal tender garage aft opening through a folding transom. Whether from charter or private use, the boat keeps clearly separated living areas and a galley tucked under the cockpit.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems are where the used fleet clusters: a watermaker and bow thruster are commonly fitted, and often-seen upgrades include lithium batteries, an inverter, and air conditioning for extended autonomous cruising. For sail handling and canvas, electric winches and a short-handed setup are common, with a bimini and dinghy davits standard on most examples; often-seen sail additions are a code zero, spinnaker, or asymmetric on a furling rig, plus a furling main. Navigation and connectivity often show Starlink and a freezer, while teak decks and a swim platform appear on many. Buyers should weigh lithium and a watermaker heavily for liveaboard range, and confirm the furling and electric-winches package matches their short-handed plans.
What to Inspect
The twin-rudder configuration is the one handling caveat to verify: the lack of control when backing under power means thrusters must be functional, and joystick steering should be tested at the dock. A faster mastbase halyard winch would help hoisting the larger cruising sails, so check winch condition and consider an upgrade. Low thigh-level guardrails behind the aft helms are worth noting for swell exposure, and the central pushpit support was slated to be raised — confirm if the example carries it.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in France, Spain, the United States, Italy, and Türkiye. For a buyer, the checklist is simple: confirm the layout type and ex-charter history, verify bow thruster and watermaker operation, test joystick and twin helms in reverse, and inspect the aft guardrails and tender garage ramp. A well-kept 76 remains a modular, separated-quarter cruiser with series-build backing and a successor model already in production.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the CNB 76. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $2,350,673 | — |
| Jun 25 | 3 | $3,078,263 | +31.0% |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $2,686,484 | -12.7% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $250,000 | -90.7% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $2,440,106 | +876.0% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $2,518,579 | +3.2% |
| May 26 | 4 | $2,459,812 | -2.3% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $2,451,417 | -0.3% |
| Sep 26 | 2 | $772,364 | -68.5% |
Where they're listed
CNB 76 listings appear across 5 countries. Spain has the most listings with 5 (33.3%), followed by France and Italy.
Country view
15 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2,451,417 | 5 | 0 | 33.3% |
| France | $2,350,673 | 5 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Italy | $772,364 | 3 | 2 | 20.0% |
| Croatia | $2,686,484 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% |
| United States | $2,094,514 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Yachts 64 | 65.94' | $ 962,657 | 72 | 29 |
| CNB Yachts 66 | 67.61' | $ 1,950,000 | 16 | 5 |
| CNB Yachts 76You are here | — | $ 2,451,417 | 15 | 2 |
| Hylas 63 | 63' | $ 1,395,000 | 11 | 3 |
| Amel 60 | 62.34' | $ 1,924,589 | 8 | 3 |
| Oyster 82 | 81.92' | $ 1,442,404 | 8 | 3 |
| Dufour 61 | 63.06' | $ 1,045,610 | 3 | 2 |