by The builder reveals an aft-galley design on its new CLB65, which presents a new point of entry into the CL Yachts lineup and is expected to debut in 2022.
CL Yachts has unveiled details of CLB65, which it plans to launch next year. CLB65, which offers the option of solar panels on the flybridge hardtop, is the smaller sister of CLB72 and CLB88 from the yard’s B series, while its other models include CLA 76.
CLB65 has a hull length of 6lft 6in (19.7m) and was designed by CL Yachts to be the largest model that could be comfortably owner-operated. It features a RINA-certified, resin-infused composite hull design by Apollonio Naval Architecture in collaboration with marine structural engineer Gurit, the two studios that also collaborated on the CLB72.
CLB65’s streamlined exterior and the layout are done in-house, while the interior design is by Interiors by Carmen, which also worked on CLB 72. “Natural wood tones and modern furnishings combine with a neutral colour palette to create a modern and serene atmosphere,” the yard stated.
CLB65 is the first model by CL Yachts to feature an aft galley, where a flip-up window and the cockpit door can open to create a connected indoor/outdoor environment.
There’s a dining table opposite the galley, while the saloon includes a C-shaped sofa facing a sliding door to the starboard side deck. The interior features expansive windows, including an openable window on port side of the saloon, while the three lower-deck cabins have openable portholes.
The yacht’s outdoor areas include a large swim platform, a covered cockpit with dining table, and a foredeck with sofa and sunpads. The large flybridge has an aft L-shaped sofa with coffee table facing an L-shaped wet bar, while forward is a C-shaped sofa and dining table along with the upper helm.
The guest accommodation includes a full-beam master suite and an ensuite bathroom that CL Yachts describes as the biggest in its class, while there’s a twin with ensuite to port and a VIP cabin with ensuite in the bow. There’s also a convertible crew cabin aft.
CLB65, which can be CE certified upon request, features strategie use of carbon-fibre, while the first unit will be configured with twin Volvo IPS1050 pods and is expected to have a top speed of 27 knots. Features include an at-rest electric fin stabiliser.
