In the world of large yachts, the real difference lies not in choosing, but in creating. It lies in starting with a personal vision and transforming it into something that did not exist before.
This is where the full custom segment really raises the bar: each yacht becomes a unique, one-of-a-kind project, built around a specific way of experiencing the sea. It is on this basis that CRN has built its identity, establishing itself as one of the most authoritative expressions of bespoke yachting. More than a shipyard, CRN is a place where technical expertise, craftsmanship, and creativity find their highest expression. In short, a true atelier. No models to replicate, no standardized solutions, but a process that arises from continuous dialogue between the owner, designers, engineers, and craftsmen.
Each project takes shape step by step, defining proportions, materials, volumes, and details based on a shared vision, without ever losing stylistic consistency. It is this rigorous interpretation of “bespoke” that allows CRN to compete on equal terms with the big names in Northern European shipbuilding, in the exclusive club of those operating in the highest segment of the superyacht market. A comparison based on the ability to manage complex, long, and highly customized programs, with an added value that speaks Italian: the balance between advanced engineering and design sensitivity, between technological innovation and craftsmanship.
Each yacht is different from the next, but they all share the same language of build quality, attention to detail, and a focus on the individual in the creative process. Yachts that do not follow trends, but build identity. This is also reflected in the history of the shipyard, marked by the names that have sailed alongside CRN for over sixty years: from Carlo Riva to John Bannenberg, from Terence Disdale to François Zuretti, to Nuvolari Lenard, Nauta Design, Vripack Yacht Design, and Studio Vallicelli.
This journey finds new expression today in Project Thunderball, born from the joint work of Nauta and Vripack. It is not so much the 70 meters that define its complexity, but rather the design content. The general plans have been redesigned to improve crew operations without interfering with the privacy of the owner and guests, by intervening on the flows, routes, and functions on board. The quality of life on board the 70-meter yacht is enhanced by the solutions adopted in terms of ventilation, soundproofing, and vibration reduction.
These are choices that cannot be seen, but can be felt. Behind this result is also the role of CRN as project manager, called upon to coordinate a complex chain of international suppliers, many of whom are from Northern Europe. Interiors and exteriors interact directly, geometries and proportions echo each other, while light and technology remain integrated, present but never ostentatious.
Quality is also measured in terms of efficiency, as demonstrated by the adoption of an Energy Storage System designed to optimize energy flows, manage peak shaving, and ensure quiet operation at anchor, reducing consumption. To see Project Thunderball in the water, we will have to wait until next spring.
But 2025 has already marked an important milestone for CRN with the arrival of Amor à Vida. Formerly Project Maranello, the 67-meter superyacht is a fully customized steel and aluminum displacement yacht developed by the Ferretti Group Superyachts Division Engineering team. The project bears the signature of Nuvolari Lenard for the exteriors and interiors, with the contribution of Valentina Zannier for the décor, while Moran Yacht & Ship supported the owner throughout the construction process. Two different yachts, two distinct visions, one common thread.
In a market that is increasingly moving towards standardization, CRN continues to take the opposite path: that of bespoke design, managed complexity, and identity built over time. At sea, today as yesterday, creation remains the only true form of distinction.
Matteo Zaccagnino
