CNB Yachts 66
Aela is probably the best CNB 66 in the known world! She was launched from the CNB in Bordeaux, France in ear ly 2018 (Hull # 4) and shipped directly to New Zealand. She has always been professionally maintained with full time crew and her presentation is even better than a new boat. She is based in Auckland, New Zealand and ready for her next adventurous owners. Aela has cruised around New Zealand and the Pacific and served her owners and crew well, proving this Briand designed 66-footer is a perfect long-range, Blue Water sailing yacht. CNB set out to create a safe and fast yacht with excellent finishes, high quality equipment and ease of handling. No expense has been spared to keep this yacht in pristine condition. The boat was fully stripped, placed in a shed, checked refitted and re painted with a relaunch in Jan 2026. This has her in superb condition and ready for a new adventure.
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Region
North Island
Location
Auckland
Reference
Aela
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2018
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP repainted hull in 2026
HIN
FRCNBZS004B818
Designer
Philippe Briand
Builder
CNB Yachts
Length
67' 7" - 20.60m
Beam
5.51
Draft
2.4m (shallow draft keel)
Displacement
32000 kg
Keel / Ballast
Cast Iron fin and lead bulb (9.65T)
Deck Material
Fiberglass and teak deck
Engine Make
Volvo
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
180
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
Approx. 1600h
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Bow and stern - Quick
Genset
Onan MDKDR-8202A 17.5 Kw/h diesel generator
Fuel
1300 L
Water
1000 L
Accommodation
Aela's interior accommodation is open and full of natural light.
The interior finish is known as "Albe Ambience" from the CNB factory which is a Limewashed European Oak timber with open grain and satin varnish Oak floorboard. There are 4 guest cabins with owner's cabin forward, two guest cabins amidships and comfortable aft cabin that can be set up as another guest cabin or for crew.
Saloon: The main saloon is just 6 shallow steps down from the cockpit and is considered a pilot house. There are comfortable lounges both sides (Starboard Side has convertible day bed) and a proper dining table to port. The sofa Upholstery is Pierre Frey leather.
The full-size windows of the saloon provide great connection to the outside but for privacy these widows feature concealed blinds. There are also hatches in the cabin top for natural ventilation with blinds/ screens.
The dining table is modular and has motorized raise/lower function to cater for either canapés or fine dining. When dining, the starboard side sofa in-fills make up the additional seating around the table. Mounted on a swivel bracket on the starboard bulkhead is a 42" TV which is connected to the yachts entertainment system, and opposite on the port side is chart plotter, VHF radio etc for navigation and communications. The engine room is located directly below the main saloon. The floorboards raise on hinges and are insulated from noise and heat.
The interior finish is known as "Albe Ambience" from the CNB factory which is a Limewashed European Oak timber with open grain and satin varnish Oak floorboard. There are 4 guest cabins with owner's cabin forward, two guest cabins amidships and comfortable aft cabin that can be set up as another guest cabin or for crew.
Saloon: The main saloon is just 6 shallow steps down from the cockpit and is considered a pilot house. There are comfortable lounges both sides (Starboard Side has convertible day bed) and a proper dining table to port. The sofa Upholstery is Pierre Frey leather.
The full-size windows of the saloon provide great connection to the outside but for privacy these widows feature concealed blinds. There are also hatches in the cabin top for natural ventilation with blinds/ screens.
The dining table is modular and has motorized raise/lower function to cater for either canapés or fine dining. When dining, the starboard side sofa in-fills make up the additional seating around the table. Mounted on a swivel bracket on the starboard bulkhead is a 42" TV which is connected to the yachts entertainment system, and opposite on the port side is chart plotter, VHF radio etc for navigation and communications. The engine room is located directly below the main saloon. The floorboards raise on hinges and are insulated from noise and heat.
Cabins
Owners Cabin: The owners cabin forward is full beam with large hull windows and a walk around double bed facing aft. There is a desk/ dressing table plus great storage in surrounding wardrobe cabinetry and carpet is fitted in this cabin. The bed has lee-cloths for when at sea and like the rest of the interior, the lighting throughout has been upgraded including lamps.
The cabin also features large Ensuite forward, 40" TV, safe and air conditioning. Midships Guest Cabins: There are two cabins on either side of the centreline passageway. These are very good "sea" berths as they set up with Lee clothes and are close to the middle of the boat. Both cabins have separate air conditioning control and hull windows. The port side VIP guest cabin has convertible large Twin/ double bed arrangement, and good-sized Ensuite and hanging locker. The Starboard cabin has twin bunk beds, good storage and ensuite which doubles as a day head. Aft Cabin: The aft cabin is located off the galley to starboard.
The cabin also features large Ensuite forward, 40" TV, safe and air conditioning. Midships Guest Cabins: There are two cabins on either side of the centreline passageway. These are very good "sea" berths as they set up with Lee clothes and are close to the middle of the boat. Both cabins have separate air conditioning control and hull windows. The port side VIP guest cabin has convertible large Twin/ double bed arrangement, and good-sized Ensuite and hanging locker. The Starboard cabin has twin bunk beds, good storage and ensuite which doubles as a day head. Aft Cabin: The aft cabin is located off the galley to starboard.
Galley
The galley on the CNB 66 is aft of the main saloon to port but is still cleverly connected to the main entertainment area via servery and wide passageway. The galley is spacious, ergonomic, has excellent storage and ventilation and runs parallel to the centreline making it an ideal galley for use at sea.
Galley equipment includes Miele Appliances:
- Gimballing Cooktop with custom Stainless-Steel pot rack on stove top
- Wall mount convection oven/ microwave
- Upright SS fridge/ freezer with additional 160L Freezer in galley
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine/ Drier
- Wine Fridge for 23 bottles
- Incinerator
Galley equipment includes Miele Appliances:
- Gimballing Cooktop with custom Stainless-Steel pot rack on stove top
- Wall mount convection oven/ microwave
- Upright SS fridge/ freezer with additional 160L Freezer in galley
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine/ Drier
- Wine Fridge for 23 bottles
- Incinerator
Water Maker
Sea Recovery 220V Aquamatic 280ltr/hr unit
Shower
Hot and cold, both internal and cockpit.
Toilet
Tecma electric toliets
Air Conditioning
2 x 50,000 BTU Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning units to service saloon and all cabins. Independent co
Dinghy
Williams 345 Jet Tender
Ground Tackle
Aela has a fixed Carbon Bowsprit with Bobstay and the anchor launching system is incorporated inside. The anchor is an Ultra Stainless-Steel anchor with 100m anchor chain, electric windlass with remote and deck wash (fresh/ salt water). A retractable capstan is also fitted on the foredeck.
Safety Gear
Safety gear to be audited, but boat is set up for Cat 1 Ocean safety, and MCA approved for commercial operation in Europe. Liferafts, EPIRB, MOM man overboard module, Electric and manual bilge pumps, MCA Approved foghorn, engine room air inlet shut offs, mast lights, firefighting system etc.
Electrics
Aela has a 24V electrical system fitted with includes a house battery bank of 640Ah made up of 8 Lithium-Ion batteries, separate engine and genset starting batteries and stand-alone bow and stern thruster batteries.
Charging via alternators on main engine with new/ upgraded Balmar smart regulator plus 2 x upgraded 24 V-100 A/h battery chargers. Standalone engine and genset battery charger and tender battery charger fitted in garage.
Shore power cables provide suitable 220V AC power whilst ashore for charging, onboard systems, and air conditioning. Whilst at sea a 5,000w 24/200v inverter or Generator is used. 220V and USB outlets throughout the vessel.
Charging via alternators on main engine with new/ upgraded Balmar smart regulator plus 2 x upgraded 24 V-100 A/h battery chargers. Standalone engine and genset battery charger and tender battery charger fitted in garage.
Shore power cables provide suitable 220V AC power whilst ashore for charging, onboard systems, and air conditioning. Whilst at sea a 5,000w 24/200v inverter or Generator is used. 220V and USB outlets throughout the vessel.
Electronics
Aela is fitted with a Raymarine Electronics package which includes:
- Raymarine Axiom 19XL touch chart plotter in saloon
- Raymarine Axiom 9 chart plotter at each helm station
- Raymarine i70 multifunction display at each helm station
- Raymarine p70 autopilot control unit at each helm station
- AIS 700, GPS, wind and speed/ depth/ temp sensors, Gyro compass etc
- Fish finder and Side Vision transducer fitted
- Quantum HD digital Radar mounted on mast just above spreader 1
- Raymarine CAM220IP day/night dome camera mounted under spreader 1
- 3 x Raymarine Axiom 7 Jumbo displays mounted in carbon/ alloy bracket on back of mast
Communication: Ray 90VHF double handset, 4G internet and Sailor 150 FBB Satcom with phone handset. Onboard Wi-Fi for connection to either internet source. Kahlenburg Air horn fitted to mast.
- Raymarine Axiom 19XL touch chart plotter in saloon
- Raymarine Axiom 9 chart plotter at each helm station
- Raymarine i70 multifunction display at each helm station
- Raymarine p70 autopilot control unit at each helm station
- AIS 700, GPS, wind and speed/ depth/ temp sensors, Gyro compass etc
- Fish finder and Side Vision transducer fitted
- Quantum HD digital Radar mounted on mast just above spreader 1
- Raymarine CAM220IP day/night dome camera mounted under spreader 1
- 3 x Raymarine Axiom 7 Jumbo displays mounted in carbon/ alloy bracket on back of mast
Communication: Ray 90VHF double handset, 4G internet and Sailor 150 FBB Satcom with phone handset. Onboard Wi-Fi for connection to either internet source. Kahlenburg Air horn fitted to mast.
Sail Inventory
Sail inventory listed below supplied and fully serviced 12/25 by Doyle Sails NZ:
- Doyle Stratis Mainsail 3-reef
- Doyle Stratis Furling Headsail
- Doyle Stratis Furling Staysail
- Doyle Furling Code Zero with hydraulic furler
- Gennaker with snuffing sock
- Storm sails. Trysail hoists on its own track
- Doyle Stratis Mainsail 3-reef
- Doyle Stratis Furling Headsail
- Doyle Stratis Furling Staysail
- Doyle Furling Code Zero with hydraulic furler
- Gennaker with snuffing sock
- Storm sails. Trysail hoists on its own track
Mast / Rigging
Aela has a Hall Spars Carbon mast that is Deck Stepped, has three sets of aft-swept spreaders and rod rigging. The twin forestays creating a cutter rig (Headsail and Staysail) are fitted with Profurl 24v Electric furlers. Rig was out and fully serviced and checked in Jan 26.
Other features on the mast include Whisker pole, trysail track, Gennaker/ code Zero rigging including hydraulic CO furler, all necessary sheets/ tacklines etc and all aerials finished in black. The V- boom is also from Hall Spars and both are finished in clear carbon and lacquered. Fully recoated in 25' The boom has lazy jacks fitted to collect the mainsail, single line reefing system makes sail control easy, and mainsail cover fits in boltrope track to completely cover mainsail from the elements whilst not in use. Navtec Vang, backstay and Outhaul sailing functions are controlled via wired or wireless remotes.
Other features on the mast include Whisker pole, trysail track, Gennaker/ code Zero rigging including hydraulic CO furler, all necessary sheets/ tacklines etc and all aerials finished in black. The V- boom is also from Hall Spars and both are finished in clear carbon and lacquered. Fully recoated in 25' The boom has lazy jacks fitted to collect the mainsail, single line reefing system makes sail control easy, and mainsail cover fits in boltrope track to completely cover mainsail from the elements whilst not in use. Navtec Vang, backstay and Outhaul sailing functions are controlled via wired or wireless remotes.
Deck Gear
- 2 x Harken Performa ST60 at Mast base for halyards etc. Electric, 1 x 3-speed
- 2 x Harken Performa ST 70 electric primaries
- 2 x Harken Performa ST 60 electric secondary winches
- 1 x Harken Performa ST 60 Mainsheet winch on island (upgraded to 3-speed)
- Custom remote control for electric winches
- Winch buttons located suitably in the cockpit
- 2 x Harken Performa ST 70 electric primaries
- 2 x Harken Performa ST 60 electric secondary winches
- 1 x Harken Performa ST 60 Mainsheet winch on island (upgraded to 3-speed)
- Custom remote control for electric winches
- Winch buttons located suitably in the cockpit
Remarks
Swim Platform and Tender Garage: The transom lowers to create a large swim platform and water toys area, plus access to the tender. Included is a swim ladder, tender cleats, and tender launching apparatus. An Opacmare Hydraulic gangway is also fitted in the transom, and this extends to 1.9m stern too access.
The tender garage is a watertight locker with sliders and electric winch for launch and recovery. Access from on deck is via a large deck hatch.
Covers, mooring equipment, inflatable fenders, galley goods, glasses, crockery/ cutlery, bedding, rigging, remote control for winches/ furling etc.
Latest Upgrades / Refit works: 2020 and 2026:
o Topsides painted (waterline to toe rail) in Awl grip Haze Grey- 2026
o Boot Top painted Awl craft 2000 light grey - 2026
o Rotomolded freshwater tanks replaced with 316 stainless steel tanks
o Additional sound proofing added to forward saloon bulkhead and behind the water tanks while removed.
o New propeller shaft sent from CNB and upgraded new propellor
o Rudder bearings and seals fitted (Jefa)
o Water maker membranes supplied and replaced by Sea Recovery
o Service transom door all hydraulic rams and components
o Shower sump pumps renewed.
o Cockpit cushions - Sunbrella acrylic canvas black
o Cockpit dodger with side curtains - Sunbrella acrylic canvas black
o Cockpit extension cover - Sunbrella acrylic canvas black
o Mast removed twice since new, every component fully serviced, rigging tested etc.
The tender garage is a watertight locker with sliders and electric winch for launch and recovery. Access from on deck is via a large deck hatch.
Covers, mooring equipment, inflatable fenders, galley goods, glasses, crockery/ cutlery, bedding, rigging, remote control for winches/ furling etc.
Latest Upgrades / Refit works: 2020 and 2026:
o Topsides painted (waterline to toe rail) in Awl grip Haze Grey- 2026
o Boot Top painted Awl craft 2000 light grey - 2026
o Rotomolded freshwater tanks replaced with 316 stainless steel tanks
o Additional sound proofing added to forward saloon bulkhead and behind the water tanks while removed.
o New propeller shaft sent from CNB and upgraded new propellor
o Rudder bearings and seals fitted (Jefa)
o Water maker membranes supplied and replaced by Sea Recovery
o Service transom door all hydraulic rams and components
o Shower sump pumps renewed.
o Cockpit cushions - Sunbrella acrylic canvas black
o Cockpit dodger with side curtains - Sunbrella acrylic canvas black
o Cockpit extension cover - Sunbrella acrylic canvas black
o Mast removed twice since new, every component fully serviced, rigging tested etc.
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