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CL Yachts Announces CLB80 by Jozeph Forakis

The shipyard unveils the fourth model in its CLB series, with the inventive Jozeph Forakis design featuring an enticing beach club and moveable indoor dining table.

Nov 12, 2023 | By Florence Sutton

CL Yachts has released the design of CLB80, which fits between the shipyardā€™s best-selling CLB72 (click for Review)and the series-flagship CLB88 (click for Review), and is the shipyardā€™s second model to offer an aft-galley layout, following the entry-model CLB65 (click for Review). Production of the first CLB80 is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2024.

Jozeph Forakis has designed the exterior and interior of CLB80, having also designed the inside and outside of the brandā€™s flagshipĀ CLX96Ā (click for Review). For the new model, the designerā€™s mission was to preserve the brandā€™s distinctive DNA while infusing the overall concept with a more streamlined, sporty aesthetic.

The exterior includes new ā€˜boomerangā€™ aft fashion plates and a straight line from the sky lounge windscreen to the bottom of the main-deck windscreen. Each side of the hull features two strips of parallelogram-shaped glazing, while new features include stepped windows that increased visibility and natural light in the social spaces.

Like CLB88, the yacht has an enclosed skyĀ lounge on the upper deck, whileĀ layoutĀ optionsĀ includeĀ the galley situated forward or aft on the main deck.

Exciting new features include a spectacular beach club with a large swim platform leading to a room offering a waterside indoor-outdoor experience. Accessed by a transom door with vertical windows, the interior offers ocean views and sea breezes, and can be customised to suit the preferences of owners.

The initial design includesĀ a galley, concealed TVĀ andĀ utility wall servingĀ as a versatile storage areaĀ forĀ water toys and accessories. Thereā€™s also an adjustable-heightĀ tableĀ forĀ dining,Ā drinksĀ orĀ the base ofĀ aĀ sunbed.Ā The roomĀ can alsoĀ serve as a crewĀ areaĀ if/whenĀ not usedĀ by guests.

CL Yachts believes the aft-galley layout shown on the initial images on CLB80 ā€œenhances the overall dining experience while creating a family-friendly atmosphere that effortlessly bridges the interior and exteriorā€. The setup allows those in the galley to engage with guests, both in the indoor dining area and the aft cockpit through an electrically operated up-down aft window.

When notĀ in use, theĀ dining tableĀ can even be slid aftĀ against the adjacent galleyĀ to becomeĀ a high bar counter or a side table,Ā openingĀ the central area for entertaining.


Forward is the main saloon with a C-shaped sofa to port, while to starboard is a see-through floating sky lounge staircase above the lower-deck staircase.

TheĀ ā€œminimalistic eleganceā€ of theĀ interior designĀ includesĀ modular FRP podsĀ thatĀ serve as integral elements definingĀ interior spaces and functions,Ā such asĀ framing windowsĀ andĀ the bedsĀ orĀ integrating vanity desks and settees.Ā The dĆ©cor includes fluted oak panelsĀ throughoutĀ and glossy, high-quality marble accents.

Both the sky lounge and main saloon feature electrically operated up-down windows, enabling ventilation and an open connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

The sky lounge can contain the yachtā€™s sole helm station and an open lounge area with seating on three sides, and cabinets port and aft. Outside, theĀ openĀ sky deck serves multiple functions, doubling as both a barbecue area and an outdoor bar.

The aft deck is also equipped with a high-capacity davit for deploying water toys and tenders. Meanwhile, outdoor areas also include the foredeck, which has a luxurious sunbed that converts into a forward-facing cocktail lounge.

The lower deckincludesĀ four enā€“suiteĀ cabins including aĀ full-beam master stateroom midshipsĀ featuringĀ generous hull windows.

TheĀ V-berth VIPĀ suiteĀ in the bowĀ featuresĀ an overhead skylight, while there are twoĀ moreĀ guest cabins.Ā The lower deck also accommodates two crew cabinsĀ between the engine room and the beach club.Ā www.clyachts.com

This article was first published onĀ yachtstyle.co

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