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Jean Marc Piaton

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux (Company)">Construction Navale Bordeaux</a>’s 23.17-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xaira23.17m (76'0&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2020">Xaira</a> sold in Gibraltar after 163 days on the market. &nbsp;The deal was concluded by Lukas Stratmann and David Lunn of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>, while Ann Avery of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson&nbsp;</a>introduced her buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196739/image/large-54fd12e5da01cb4a30acfadb7cb85dc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196739"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xaira23.17m (76'0&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2020">Xaira</a> is a stunning example of why <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Phillippe Briand</a> is such a world-renowned naval architect; she strikes a harmonious balance between top-tier sailing performance and cushion comfort. Let’s not forget her elegance, too. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196738/image/large-3d81f066e845a0808f71da17de96a52e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196738"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux (Company)">CNB</a> launched her only last year carrying a featherlight and modern mast, boom, and sails by opting for carbon as the choice material. The design ensures ergonomics, performance and an ability for long-distance sailing. Her stern and bow thrusters, alongside her propulsion system maximise her manoeuvrability, resulting in a highly agile and strongly capable sailing yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196742/image/large-e71de081c8835bcd18046be26bc18f93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196742"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jean Marc Piaton (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196726/image/large-e9c7a802f2710f111e9425f9e8ff337c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196726">Jean Marc Piaton</a> was the creative mind behind her interior styling, and was charged with the task of paralleling such an exterior grace – not only does he do it, he does it phenomenally. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jean Marc Piaton (Company)">Piaton</a> has raised <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xaira23.17m (76'0&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2020">Xaira</a>’s main saloon and fitted heaps of windows that not only offer outstanding 180-degree views, but also maximise the amount of natural light for guests to bask in. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196731/image/large-a61b561faf3c87647c56c1281dea2121.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196731"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196735/image/large-ef4a30395493b9efd757a8354ca4e0bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196735">Capitalising on both style and comfort, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jean Marc Piaton (Company)">Piaton</a> kitted her out with light, breezy materials that radiates charm and makes her living spaces welcoming, serene, and a perfect getaway to whittle away the hours whilst out to sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196729/image/large-a534d57931b376fb421cf0f1cc625619.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196729"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xaira23.17m (76'0&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2020">Xiara</a> has a phenomenal onboard chef who caters to guests either at the large table in the cockpit or out on deck, when a taste of the al fresco is sought after. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196732/image/large-0b46a2e6c106f411d41b60cd1db76e06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196732"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196728/image/large-045ad31506470bd9ccf25cd1bce18893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196728"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xaira23.17m (76'0&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2020">Xiara</a> can accommodate up to eight guests across her three staterooms – all of which are situated forward and equipped with its own ensuite. In terms of features, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xaira23.17m (76'0&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2020">Xaira</a> is embedded with plenty of tech including a home cinema. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196741/image/large-0e049a773832e2852b1b3b4b2e82afbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196741">She was sold with a last known asking price of €3,150,000.

CNB’s 23m sailing yacht Xaira sold 

CNB’s 23m sailing yacht Xaira sold this week with a last known asking price of €3,150,000.

CNB’s 23m sailing yacht Xaira has been sold 

The new CNB 86, a Philippe Briand designed aluminium superyacht, follows Grand Bleu Vintage (CNB 95), the CNB 105 and Hamilton II in the Deck Salon CNB family. Performance, comfort, elegance directed the design of this new aluminium 86' developed for an experienced customer. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130491/image/large-5b758771f41cd36aede26597e3ee53bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130491">Spiip, launched in October 2009 in Bordeaux, is an experienced owner’s yacht, whose expectations and requirements have had a rather strong influence on several choices in terms of naval architecture, interior design and construction. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130492/image/large-172999c81b792057d24c3fc46cbb55e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130492"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130493/image/large-198696543ee0f61528fb971e4734e45d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130493">Performance: the waterline is at its maximum with an almost vertical bow, and the hull sides are almost vertical as well for fast beating. Also, the retractable keel gives the boat a 4 m draft in the “down” position, and the upwind sail area is…400 sq.m. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130494/image/large-f8e95d067f993ba6f1a442811ba991d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130494"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130495/image/large-68e63d555bcac38b8841fdd92e240a5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130495"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130496/image/large-a8ca90f3820e540ffdea9681c7bfa156.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130496">Spiip's large deckhouse is typical of the CNB “Deck Salon” styling, while the freeboard is rather low. the central cockpit is extremely pleasant at sea or at a mooring, and the natural light of the deck salon gives an excellent visibility outside. An interesting feature, is a seat, especially designed for the owner's wife – who is very fond of reading – was conceived in the cockpit near the saloon door with the same purpose : to let her stay comfortably seated with an arm-rest that also serves as a glove compartment, a quite convenient feature when you leave things in the cockpit. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130497/image/large-575fe3b0e4d3ad2b192c115b0d15f122.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130497"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130498/image/large-dfd6b74eba041cad05cc5920806fea4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130498"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130499/image/large-4baf6439f3b4397e7b41b7c555e3f41f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130499">The vast aft suite is reserved for the owners, and the 2 guest cabins are located on each side on the deck salon, while the forward part of the boat is dedicated to the crew…and of course the transom is equipped with a garage for a 3,70 m tender. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130500/image/large-426e07d7cc4bd31b38793541f8b40f5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130500"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130501/image/large-b8500c5b931876023d30fa04af244c7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130501">One of the notable details is the layout of the starboard armchairs that have been fitted in and designed so as to let passengers sit back whatever the tack may be, without having to move at each tacking.CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux +33 (0) 557 80 85 50 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cnb.fr/">www.cnb.fr</a> Phillip Briand +44 207 460 3622 <a href="mailto:yachts@philippebriand.com?subject=Spiip%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">yachts@philippebriand.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.philippebriand.com">www.philippebriand.com</a> Jean Marc Piaton <a href="mailto:jm@jeanmarcpiaton.com?subject=Spiip%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">jm@jeanmarcpiaton.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jeanmarcpiaton.com">www.jeanmarcpiaton.com</a> Photos by Nicolas Claris