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SAILS FOR YOUR CNB

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CUSTOM PERFORMANCE SAILS FOR CNB BOATS

CNB Yachts Sails by North Sails

Building sails for a yacht like a CNB calls for genuine scale and engineering, and few sailmakers can match what North Sails brings. Construction Navale Bordeaux is known for large, luxurious bluewater yachts that pair real comfort with surprisingly easy handling, and models such as the Bordeaux 60, CNB 66, and CNB 76 are designed to carry their owners across oceans in style.

Sails for boats of this size carry serious loads, so they are engineered accordingly. North Sails builds each CNB mainsail, CNB headsail, genoa, jib, and CNB spinnaker to the precise specifications of your yacht, using stable, durable constructions such as 3Di OCEAN that hold their shape over long distances. Furling and short-handed options are built in, so a small crew can manage a large sail plan with confidence.

The result is an inventory matched to your CNB and the way you sail. Properly shaped CNB sails make a big yacht feel lighter on the helm and more rewarding to sail, and with your local loft and the global service network behind them, they are built to perform passage after passage.
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CUSTOM-BUILT SAILS FOR YOUR BOAT

CNB MODELS WE KNOW WELL

CNB Bordeaux 60, CNB 76, CNB 66, CNB 93, CNB 77, CNB 82, CNB 104 and more..

Whether you sail a classic cruiser, or a modern performance cruiser, North Sails can design a sail package tailored to your boat and sailing style. Every sail is custom-built to your exact model for an exceptional fit, optimized performance, and long-lasting durability from the very first hoist.

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Step 1

Tell us about your boat, sailing style, and what you’re looking for. This helps us understand your needs and tailor our recommendations.

Step 2

Connect with your local sail expert who knows your region and sailing type. Whether online or in-person, we’ll guide you through the options.

Step 3

We’ll build a sail plan just for you. Using your input and our expertise, we’ll recommend the best-fit sail and materials.

Step 4

Receive a detailed quote based on your boat’s specs and sailing goals. We’ll walk you through the pricing, options, and next steps.

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CNB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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There is no fixed price, because every sail is built to your exact CNB specification, from the sail type to the cloth. A CNB mainsail for a Bordeaux 60 is a different proposition from a full inventory for a CNB 76. Whether you want to buy CNB sails as a one-off replacement or order a new CNB sail inventory, request a CNB sail quote with your model, sailing style and goals, and a North Sails expert will come back to you.

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A: It depends on the miles you cover, the conditions you sail in, and how the sails are cared for, but a quality inventory should give you many seasons of hard use. On a yacht built for long passages, we usually recommend 3Di OCEAN, which holds its shape over thousands of miles and resists the stretch and fatigue that tire woven sails. Care makes the difference too, so regular checks, correct furling, and proper off-season storage all add years. Your local loft can inspect your sails and handle any repairs or servicing to keep them performing passage after passage.

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Yes, and it is a popular choice on a yacht this size. We build mainsails designed specifically for in-mast furling, with the right shaping and often vertical battens, so you keep as much performance as possible while still being able to reef or stow the sail from the cockpit. We match the cloth and cut to your furling system so it sets and rolls cleanly.

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That is exactly what we aim for on a big cruising yacht. By combining furling sails, sensible cloth weights, and handling details like foam luffs and UV covers, we make sure a large CNB rig can be set, reefed, and stowed by a couple. The goal is a powerful sail plan that never feels like more boat than the crew can manage.

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For a heavy, ocean-going yacht we usually recommend 3Di OCEAN, which carries the loads of a large rig and holds its shape over long distances without the stretch that tires woven sails. Premium cruising laminates and heavy Dacron are viable for lighter use or tighter budgets. Our sail material guide explains the differences, or talk it through with your local loft.