tested: cnb 66
IS THE CNB 66 THE LARGEST SAILING YACHT THAT CAN BE
HANDLED BY A FAMILY CREW? TOBY HODGES REPORTSongratulations. You’ve finally
received that hefty bonus.
Or perhaps you cashed in
your pension, married wisely, or are
a successful gambler or racketeer.
However you came across the funds, you
have decided now is the time to spend
them and live the dream.
You want a modish monohull, a yacht
that is both spirited to sail and sexy to
look at – something out of the ordinary.
You crave a yacht that is as at home
crossing an ocean with friends as it is
providing premium class coastal holidays
with the family. And you want something
that you can contemplate with pride.
At first glance, the CNB 66 could bethe ideal choice. But is this just another
pretty face or will she perform? And will
she, as CNB suggests, be manageable
by owners and their families without
needing paid crew? We sailed her off the
south of France to find out.Punchy design
An increasing number of production
yacht builders have moved up to this
mid-60ft mark, but the key difference
with CNB is that it has come down in size
from superyachts. It uses the Beneteau
Group’s buying power and industrial
experience to help keep price tags
modest, combined with its own R&D,
engineering and big boat know-C
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74 February 2018