With comprehensive sea trials successfully completed in May 2026 and fine tuning then applied, Hong Kong-based CL Yachts debuted a new model from its B Series in August: CLB6S SUV, the first of a single-deck series, adapted from the initial flybridge version.

While hull number one of CL Yachts’ first coupé model, CLB65 SUV, makes a formal global premiere at the Hong Kong International Boat Show – scheduled for December 3-6, 2026 – her sleek white-and-black silhouette has already been drawing the attention of invited yacht enthusiasts and brokers in Asia and beyond from August until early November at the Cheoy Lee Shipyards headquarters in Kowloon.

Based on the brand’s CLB65 flybridge line, this new SUV version is designed with expansive wraparound windows and a generously proportioned retractable rooftop, both of which help impart the feeling of an immersive marine experience.

After our B Series took part in shows, we got a lot of good feedback from clientele and we realised that certain owners really like [what they refer to as] the SUV style of boat,” explained Hans Lo, Deputy Director and a fifth-generation member of the founding family of Cheoy Lee Shipyards of this market-motivated robust crossover which fuses selected aspects of well-appointed blue-water motoryachts and single-decked sport yachts. These owners appreciate visibility on the main deck – useful for families with kids. We also made an effort to use only single shallow steps indoors and on decks.”

The debut hull is fitted with twin 1,136hp Caterpillar C18 engines; 800hp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1050 pod drives are an offered alternative. Both can achieve a top speed of 28 knots at half load. The 1,000hp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350, a further option, could power the yacht to 30 knots.

Indoor-Outdoor Flow

Stepping aboard via the cockpit, dubbed the Aft Lounge, CLB65 SUV feels notably beamy for a 65-footer, at 5.85m (19ft 2in); the hull was based on the mould for CLB72 (as was the original CLB65 flybridge). A few steps down either side of a generous C-shaped sofa with a wide riser table (which can transform into a vast daybed) is a sizeable hydraulic swim platform and beach club.

Current door access to the multi-functional compartment (which can be used as an occasional crew room), day head and onto the engine room will be replaced by a larger garage door for marine-toy storage from hull number two onwards, Lo noted. Meanwhile, the well laid-out engine room has already drawn favourable reviews from visitors, with some praising its easy access to the machinery.

At the Aft Lounge, starboard steps lead up to a fibreglass hardtop canopy that has a non-skid surface, allowing for tender storage and installation of a small davit. “A creative owner might want us to put sunpads up there,” Lo pointed out.

Both port and starboard side conceal a joystick control panel for docking, and a hibachi (Japanese-style) grill-top is built into a
ounter graced with two secure deck stools just under a large window that opens out to reveal the spacious aft galley.
Warm honey-toned vertical walnut slatted cladding around the galley’s waist-high refrigeration and storage units are an aesthetic focal point by Boting Li, founder of the Shenzhen-based Super Tomato design studio.

Li was commissioned by CL Yachts to bring the kind of modern ambience that his company has become known for in its superyacht, residential and commercial projects, which include an Allegro 98 for Fujian shipyard Allegro Yacht. Aboard CLB65 SUV, Super Tomato worked on the design of interior and deck areas, down to the soft furnishings.

Opposite the galley, starboard of the saloon, is a long, inbuilt sofa and a foldable coffee-cum-dining table, with gleaming chrome drinks holders set in an open-grained walnut-wood top, matching the honey-toned walnut used throughout this open area, flowing along further port-side with banquette seating all the way to the windscreen.

Forward Attractions

Just forward of the galley, to port, a large saloon window can be opened, to enhance the sense of being at sea, at the touch of an app button – as can a sizeable skylight panel in the ceiling. Technology onboard also features the Smart Home system to control blinds, the sunroof, up/down saloon window, lighting, CZone system for onboard functions and monitoring, rising TV screen and wine fridge.

Other materials in the main-deck interior include white quartz stone, leather and water-resistant sofa fabric, used opposite the galley and at the Aft Lounge. White oak finish is the alternative option for wooden furnishings. All materials appear and feel high-end, while collectively appearing understated.

The twin seats of the main helm to starboard have a door just behind them for side-deck access. The control panel, and the concealed cockpit docking consoles aft, feature ZF’s Joystick Maneuvering System (JMS), known for offering ease of use and manoeuvrability, enjoyed by owners and captains alike.

Two Garmin screens and integrated navigation electronics are fitted, as are CMC fin stabilisers with zero speed function and active interceptor. Gyro is optional. “We did all we could to make sure an owner couple should be able to comfortably handle this model,” Lo commented.

Finally, on the main deck, the bow, reachable via the helm door or comfortably-wide side decks from the Aft Lounge, is vast for this size category, again, partially due to the broad beam.

Entertaining and relaxation areas are offered on its sofa and sunpad units, with the latter converting to recliners that face either forward or aft, if desired. A bimini can be used to shade these areas. The foredeck houses a sunken storage locker, an embedded gleaming chrome windlass and large cleats.

Lower-Deck Comfort

A gentle staircase to the lower deck, just forward of the helm, leads to three inviting, neutral-hued en-suite cabins: the full-beam master stateroom, a VIP stateroom and a convertible guest cabin fitted with generous twin beds that can become a double. 

The full-beam master suite midships enjoys natural light from its long strip windows with portholes that can open for ventilation, a dressing table and desk unit, and a bathroom with twin washbasins and a large rainforest shower stall.

“For potential clients who prefer more indoor entertainment zones, we have an alternative layout to convert the master stateroom into a multi-functional entertainment room,” Lo explained.

The VIP stateroom, at the prow, also with strip windows forward on each side, receives additional natural light from a skylight.

These very comfortable cabins, complete with a concealed laundry area, and the free flow from the swim platform to Aft Lounge, through the saloon and onto the sprawling bow, galley and saloon have impressed visitors during the private-viewing period in Hong Kong for brokers and selected clients, offering an opportunity to experience the new model ahead of its public debut in December.