Description
CAP II is a testament to meticulous ownership and professional stewardship. This 1992 CNB 76 presents in Bristol condition—immaculate throughout and more impressive in person than photographs can convey.
The vessel has undergone extensive capital improvements totaling over $933,000 in documented upgrades, encompassing structural reinforcement, mechanical systems overhaul, and comprehensive cosmetic refinement. These investments have transformed CAP II into a thoroughly modernized yacht that transcends her original build year.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a classic CNB 76 that combines proven offshore pedigree with contemporary systems and presentation at an affordable price. CAP II’s complete refit history and superior condition make her an exceptional value in today’s market—offering the reliability and performance of a modern yacht with the character and build quality that define the CNB legacy.
VESSEL INFORMATION
Builder: CNB (Construction Navale Bordeaux, France)
Model: CNB 76 CAP II
LOA: 76 ft (23.2 m)
Beam: 19 ft (5.8 m)
Draft: 9 ft (2.7 m)
Hull Material: Aluminum
Rig: Cutter-rigged sloop
Engines: Cummins 6B5.9-M (rebuilt 2014, serviced 2023)
Gross tons: 49 GRT
VESSEL SPECIFICATIONs
Accommodations
Staterooms: 4
Crew: Sleeps 2
Heads: 4
Engine
Fuel Type:Diesel
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Make: Cummins
Engine Model: 6B5.9-M
Engine Serial #21118598
Hours: 4,351
Electronics
Depthsounder
Log-speedometer
Wind speed and direction
Repeater(s) – cockpit and Nav Station
Plotter
Autopilot – Simrad Robertson AS
Iridium Go
Compass
GPS
VHF – Raymarine 218
Radar
Computer
TV set
DVD player
Radio – SSB Furuno FS 1550
CD player
Cockpit speakers
Sails
Fully battened mainsail
Furling Yankee Jib
Staysail
Asymmetric Cruising spinnaker
Rigging
Wire rigging
Lower rod rigging
Steering wheel
Electric winches, two primaries and one base of mast
Inside Equipment
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Battery charger
Air conditioning
Hot water
Fresh water maker
Sea water pump
Propane stove
Microwave oven
Electric head
Refrigerator
Deep freezer
Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Generator
Inverter
Outside Equipment/Extras
Teak cockpit
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit table
Swimming platform and ladder
Cockpit shower
Davits
Life-rafts
Covers
Bimini Top
Mainsail cover
Genoa cover
Spray hood
Lazy-jacks
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
220v high capacity emergency crash pump
Three black tanks and plumbing.
Quicksilver galvanic isolator.
Modification of boat to accept 60Hz and US shorepower.
Alternating current transformer.
Electronic corrosion monitor with silver half-cell.
Simrad-Robinson autopilot motor and ram.
New running backstay blocks.
New Harken traveler.
Helm bimini frame addition.
Two aft seats which fit on push-pit frame.
Stainless steel compass binnacle frame.
Bose sound system.
Saloon air-conditioning modified to provide air-flow to galley.
Stainless steel bench over liferafts.
Yankee cut jib.
Two membrane watermaker.
Television.
Barbarossa Jib cars and track.
2011 -2012
Topsides, cockpits, coachroof and coaming painted with Awlcraft 2000
Mast, boom and spreaders painted with Awlgrip.
Addition of stainless steel strike plate on bow.
Steering wheel powder-coated and leather trim.
New mast foot blocks.
Hull sandblasted, welding repairs, fairing and painting.
Removal of all equipment and fittings in main bilge (including engine) and Corrosion treatment and painting of all aluminum surfaces, including battery boxes.
Internal woodwork revarnished from bare wood.
Internal walls and doors repainted throughout.
All sinks and vanity units gel coated in heads.
Rebuild of all shower trays and teak grates in heads.
Addition of courtesy lights in heads.
Improved bedside lighting in cabins.
Installation of lee-boards in three cabins.
New saloon cushions with Ultrasuede covers.
New Delrin sheaves in mast.
New wiring and LED lighting fixtures in mast and boom, including installation of up-spreader lights, removal of non-compliant Tri-Color and installation of Red over Green sailing lights.
Load dispersing aluminum backing plates added to inside of deck where runningbackstay blocks are connected (deck had deformed) and at cleats and fairleads (all re-bedded).
New Luke folding propeller.
New propeller coupling.
Propeller shaft straightened.
Improved engine mounts.
New cutlass bearing (subsequently replaced in 2023).
Propeller R&D Drive Saver. (subsequently replaced with same December 2022)
PSS shaft seal (subsequently replaced with same December 2022)
New Spurs rope cutter.
New Reckmann EF-90-3 electric roller furler and rod forestay.
New mainsail.
Blocks and tricing line to control deployment and retraction of running backstays.
5 new Raritan Sea-Fresh electric toilets.
New black water and gray water plumbing, including black tank flush, deck pump-out and macerator discharge pumps.
New Hans Grohe taps, drains and shower fittings in 4 cabins.
3 new 6000 BTU air-handler units and ducting (starboard forward, midships and port aft cabins).
New pipe lagging for chilled water distribution to air handler units.
Fabrication of new stainless steel and teak swim platform and swim ladder.
New mainsheet blocks.
Installation of toe rail by steering wheel well to prevent injury by spokes of wheel.
New main cockpit and aft seating cushions.
New canvas – two dodgers, two biminis and connecting piece (all subsequently replaced).
New galley sink and through-hull valve, taps and counter surface.
Addition of new bilge high water alarms throughout boat including chain-locker.
Additional bilge pumps in main bilge, lazarette and transom.
Improved capacity of bilge pump in main sump.
New bilge alarm, bilge pump and gray and black water pump control panel.
New mounting surfaces for bilge equipment – air-con compressor, sea-water circulation pump and Grunert freezer compressor.
Upgrade of freshwater distribution system and improved freshwater pump.
New engine and external lights control panel in aft cockpit.
Installation of new 24 volt cabin fans.
Installation of 110 volt outlets in cabins and new wiring.
New battery charger and charger-inverter units and associated wiring replaced, both AC & DC.
Overhaul of electrical system, including improved safety standards, switches, fuses, cables, breakers, sub-panels.
Installation of Victron Cryix battery combiners for emergency connection between main bank and engine or generator start batteries and main bank and forepeak windlass/roller furler battery bank.
New fuel, water and black tank ultrasonic senders and 4 new Blue Seas vessel systems monitors (VSM 422s) monitoring bilge status, AC (220 and 110 volt and frequency) and DC (24 and 12v) supplies, tank levels, state of charge functions.
Installation of AIS and Raymarine chartplotter and radar (subsequently upgraded).
Installation of Iridium external antenna.
Installation of WiFi booster.
New diesel primary filter manifold system with additional filter water separators with method to alternate between housings and change filters while engine is running.
New fuel supply and return lines.
Addition of lightening rod tripod frame on mast and conductor cable grounded to keel.
Raritan ice machine and inline water filter.
Seagull IV water filter assembly for galley.
Upgrade of insulation on Freezer doors and box.
New 24 000 BTU R410A Dometic Emerald Split system air-con compressor.
New drinks fridge compressor and plate.
Installed higher capacity seawater pump for Grunert compressor.
2012
220 volt microwave.
220 volt washer dryer.
220 volt Meile vacuum cleaner.
220 volt Nespresso machine, kettle and toaster (all subsequently upgraded).
New Borg Warner 72c Velvet Drive transmission.
New rudder bearings and seals – top and bottom
Balmar alternator external regulator.
12 x 2 volt Rolls Surrette KS 21 traction cells and new connecting cables.
Previous cells lesser capacity GS 21s.
Lewmar remote control system for anchor windlass and roller furler motors.
Ventilation fan and ducting for main battery bank in engine bay.
Installation of transom spotlight.
2013
New Onan 23KW MDKBV generator.
New generator water separator.
New generator water muffler.
External battery charger for isolated negative generator DC system.
Digital controller for starboard aft cabin air-handlers.*
2014
Creation of Delrin bushings to isolate stainless steel stanchions from aluminum hull.
Corrosion treatment around stanchions and repainting above the cavita line.
Removal and replacement of teak margin boards at gunwales, toe rail and adjacent planks, and treatment of underlying metal.
Replacement of wire rigging – backstay, inner forestay, baby stay, checks, runners, intermediate and cap shrouds.
New Antal mainsail track installed on mast.
Rebuild on main engine Cummins Model 6B5.9-M built in 1991. Engine hours since rebuild: 4351
New running light housings port, starboard and stern*
New main engine muffler custom build.
Replacement of 4 original Goiot hatches with Lewmar Ocean hatches.
New stackpack (subsequently replaced).
Seal up compartments where air-handlers are located to prevent air from being drawn from the bilge.
New main through-hull and generator room intake seawater manifolds.
Two new larger black tanks for forward cabins.
Upgraded Fireboy HFC fire suppression system.
2014
Installation of B&G Hyrdra 5000 processor and system; 7” and 12” Zeus 2 charplotters & 2 Multi Function Display units.
Navigation station PC with navigation software integrated into B&G data feeds.
2015
New 24 to 12 volt DC converter to supply 12 volt equipment from main House Bank.
New high pressure pump for watermaker system
70Kg Rocna anchor and Delrin block for securing anchor on roller. Previously 45Kg Lewmar Delta.
300’ of new anchor chain: 1/2” G4. (subsequently replaced)
New 36 000 BTU central air chiller unit (subsequently replaced in 2024)
2016
3 New Dometic QHT digital controllers for cabin air-handlers.
Galley countertop lighting improved.
2017
External battery charger for engine start battery to supplement engine driven alternator.
Navtex and antenna installed (requirement for Flag State).
2018
Two new Seafrost compressors, plates and control panels to upgrade main galley fridges.Additional insulation for main fridge and upgrade of insulation on doors.
Larger transmission oil cooler installed.
2019
New Victron 24/5000/120Amp charger inverter.
Installation of 110 volt inverter.
2020
Installation of ‘dry-bilge’ style low level bilge water removal systems from low points in main bilge.
2021
Start of teak deck job (details below)
2022 & 2023
Removal of approximately ¾ of all deck teak and treatment of underlying corroded aluminum according to product manufacturers’ procedures. Teak laid with Teak Deck Systems epoxy.
All remaining deck caulk seams removed and channels cut to their maximum depth before cleaning and recaulking with TDS 440.
All nine hatches removed and improved teak margins fitted which sit on the treated metal deck, or fairing, as opposed to moisture prone plywood sub-strata.
Two old Goiot hatches removed and replaced with new Lewmar Ocean hatches.
New Lewmar Ocean forepeak hatch.
Corrosion treatment and repainting of liferaft surround, coach roof and cockpit coaming.Reworking of bow-thruster cofferdam opening plate.
Welding work on hull and propeller stern-tube.
Installation of 24 volt battery bank for navigation equipment with 24v to 12v converter and distribution system to toggle between main DC supply and new reserve bank.
New Titan 2000 24 volt Windlass.
Windlass locker corrosion treated and painted.
Windlass locker hatch redesigned and strengthened.
Chain-locker watertight door painted and new gasket.
Forepeak headliners upgraded and lighting installed.
New additional insulation above all deck-head liners in galley, saloon and all cabins.
New headliner system and supporting framework in saloon, midships cabins and forward heads.
New flush mounted Lewmar skyscreens in head liners for saloon and midships cabin.
New deck-head liner lighting in saloon, galley and all cabins.
New ICOM M605 VHF.
New Airmar st850 impellor and housing installation.
B&G 213 masthead unit (upgrade on previous model)
New Simrad AP 48 Autopilot, Precision 9 compass, AIS module, accelerometer sensor.
New Iridium-Go system with antenna.
Installation of remote controlled multi-spectrum LED lighting for cockpit bimini.
New Ritchie Globemaster compass.
Predictwind system installed.
300’ of new ½” G4 anchor chain.
Replacement of side windows in saloon and galley.
Recaulking of saloon windows.
Extensive refurbishment of main companionway steps and risers.
New main companionway and aft companionway Plexiglas washboards.
Better quality Lewmar foot and hand switches for roller furler and electric winches.
New carpet for saloon, forward cabins and midships cabin.
New bed mattresses – midships and port aft cabin.
New canvass – two dodgers, two biminis, connecting piece and aft sun-screen.
New mesh cover for saloon wrap-around windows.
Replacement of spinnaker, staysail and topping lift clutches.
Modification of air-conditioning seawater system to allow easy flushing and cleaning of system.
New black tank breather pipe and odor filter system for aft black tank.
2023
New 6000 BTU Dometic air handler (port forward cabin).
Replacement of lower rod rigging and turnbuckles.
Replacement of masthead spinnaker blocks.
New Antal DV jib halyard jammer.
Addition of valve to isolated PSS seal from backflowing into engine raw water supply.
2024
New Frigomar CU50VFD ‘inverter’ type air-conditioning central chiller.
New B&G Halo 20+ digital radar.
New forepeak/windlass battery bank*
Re-engineering and improvement of boom vang tang.
Repainting of boom with Awlgrip.
Design and installation of boom gooseneck jammers for reefing pennants.
New Reckmann roller furler electric motor.
New 6000 BTU air-handler for starboard aft cabin.
Replacement of aluminum pipes with fiberglass pipes for emergency crash pump.
Replacement of intermediate shrouds.
2025
Rod forestay re-headed.
New lighting in all cabin heads.
Propane control and solenoid system upgrade.
Install lines to take air-con condensate from air-handlers to main bilge sump.
New metric thickness glass mirrors for heads.
New stackpack.
Two new Plastimo Transocean liferafts with hydrostatic automatic deployment mechanism.
Hull welding.
Modification of generator room extractor fan ducting.
Installation of better quality shut-off valves for air-conditioning discharge water
This listing does not constitute a warranty, either expressed or implied, nor does it warrant the future condition of the vessel. It is a statement of the condition of the vessel at the time of donation only.
This listing is based on a visual examination of the vessel and its equipment. It does not include latent defects or defects hidden by machinery, tanks, cabinets, hull liners or other items prohibiting access. No warranty or guarantee is given nor liability assumed for errors or omissions.
