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In perfect CRN's style, from the idea of a forward-thinking gentleman and yacht owner, together with a internationally renowned design master and thanks to the skillful hands of CRN experts a new “breed” of yacht was born: the F100, the first explorer yacht in the yachting world.

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60's

In 1963, founder Sanzio Nicolini boldly embarked on a challenging journey of adventure. His cutting-edge approach – building high-end luxury yachts in steel and aluminium for a demanding, select clientele – has borne considerable fruit. In the ’60s, CRN yachts ranged from 15 to 20 metres in length, sporting an instantly recognisable design. The first 23-metre project, Super Conero, led to ever larger, more prestigious vessels built in partnership with major designers who helped to forge CRN’s international reputation.

In the ’70s, CRN yachts’ signature lines became a leitmotif that has endured to the present day. The boats continued inexorably to grow, often anticipating the needs of an increasingly complex market. Sanzio Nicolini and Carlo Riva began to collaborate to great effect. Between 1970 and 1978, CRN also built eight vessels for Riva: six Marco Polos, inspired by the Super Conero, and two Vespuccis, one of which became Carlo Riva’s personal yacht. This partnership between the two great innovators, Nicolini and Riva, was a key moment for their companies and for the Italian pleasure-yacht industry in general. In 1978, CRN built its first yacht of over 45 metres: the 47.2-m Fath Al Khair, for an emir in the Middle East. This was an outlet that continued to develop in the following decade.

CRN’s clients in the '80s were mostly Greek owners and Middle Eastern royalty, who sought increasingly large yachts, now ranging from 32 to 61 metres in length. 1983 was a pivotal time in CRN’s history. This was the year when CRN built and delivered the M/Y F100, a 32.8-metre yacht designed by Gerhard Gilgenast for Gianni Agnelli, head of the famous Italian car-making dynasty. F100 was also the first explorer yacht in the yachting world. Another milestone during these years was the 47-metre Azzurra, constructed for an American client in 1988 with interiors by the designer Paola Smith, a major name in interior design stateside.

CRN’s clients were mostly from the Middle East, a region that had entered a period of unprecedented turmoil, starting with the Gulf War as the decade dawned. CRN elected to diversify its operations to include refitting and the purely commercial side. Vessels of considerable size were launched, including Awal II (65 metres, 1990), Maracunda (50 metres, 1990), Lady Anne PB (40 metres, 1994), Pegaso (48 metres, 1996), Sahab IV (50 metres, 1997), Pestifer (50 metres, 1998) and Numptia (61 metres, 2000), the last craft to be made by CRN during this decade, coinciding with the change in ownership that was bound to alter the Shipyard’s destiny. Numptia featured a decidedly ‘rounded stern, designed by CRN in cooperation with Studio Scanu, which made it immediately famous throughout the world.

In 2002 CRN reached a new milestone which would further enhance its know-how and production capacity: the acquisition of the adjacent shipyard Mario Morini, a historical name in shipbuilding. Morini’s experience in steel construction, gained through its production of commercial, merchant and military vessels, perfectly matched CRN’s needs and the union between the two shipyards led to the creation of an impressive operation with an 80-thousand-square-metre site with a large private Marina and becoming one of the largest shipyard in Europe. In this step CRN has further expanded its portfolio and diversified its production, to combine its traditional steel and aluminium vessels with new composite ones. And it was so that CRN’s successful composite megayacht lines 128’ (40 metres) and Navetta 43 (43 metres) were born. Up to five pleasure vessels were now being launched every year and CRN’s fleet was growing fast, together with its fame. Kooilust Mare (2003) and Saramour (2005) were two 46-metre yachts inspired by Magnifica, once again designed by Nuvolari & Lenard, and the idea of ‘fully-custom’ megayachts, built on the same naval platform, was now beginning to take on. It was then that the cooperation with architectural firm Zuccon International Project began, the first result of which was 54m Ability in 2006. Other yachts built in the following years included Givi (60 metres – in 2007), Maraya (54 metres – in 2007), Romance (57 metres - in 2008), Tacanuyaso MS (60 metres – in 2008), Blue Eyes (60 metres – in 2009), Mimtee (60 metres – in 2010) and Darlings Danama (60 metres – in 2011).

In 1983, CRN delivered the F100, a 32.8-metre yacht designed by Gerhard Gilgenast for Gianni Agnelli, head of the famous Italian car-making dynasty. It was an adventure that defined CRN’s future and gave the company huge impetus. The F100 was the most advanced vessel that the yard had yet built; she foreshadowed a type of yacht that would be all the rage twenty years later. Her unmistakable svelte lines by Gilgenast helped to launch the “minimalist” movement in contemporary yacht design. She was an extremely robust, comfortable craft well-suited to long cruises in all weathers, the first yacht with floating rubber supports for a delightfully quiet ride. This was also the first explorer yacht. The F100’s groundbreaking design would prove inspirational, paving the way for many others to follow.

1964

In 1963, founder Sanzio Nicolini boldly embarked on a challenging journey of adventure. His cutting-edge approach – building high-end luxury yachts in steel and aluminium for a demanding, select clientele – has borne considerable fruit. In the ’60s, CRN yachts ranged from 15 to 20 metres in length, sporting an instantly recognisable design. The first 23-metre project, Super Conero, led to ever larger, more prestigious vessels built in partnership with major designers who helped to forge CRN’s international reputation.

Galatea

9,6 m

Steel/Aluminum

Delfino II

12,5 m

Steel/Aluminum

1965

M/V Micoperi I

10,4 m

Steel/Aluminum

M/V Micoperi II

10,4 m

Steel/Aluminum

White Queen II

14,35 m

Steel/Aluminum

Mipi Mao

19,43 m

Steel/Aluminum

Lidymar

19,23 m

Steel/Aluminum

P.I

14,35 m

Steel/Aluminum

P.II

14,35 m

Steel/Aluminum

1966

M/V Micoperi III

13 m

Steel/Aluminum

M/V Micoperi IV

13 m

Steel/Aluminum

Papo

21,03 m

Steel/Aluminum

Desiree

16,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

Lidymar II

16,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

1967

M/V Fina IV

18,25 m

Steel/Aluminum

Lauramar

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Bali Hai

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

New Caravelle

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Charleston II

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

1968

M/V Lina

13 m

Steel/Aluminum

M/V Micoperi 9

13 m

Steel/Aluminum

Vima II

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Micoperi II

14,65 m

Steel/Aluminum

1969

Beluga

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Lucy Three

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

M/V Vina Del Mar

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Begheera

38,4 m

Steel/Aluminum

1970

In the ’70s, CRN yachts’ signature lines became a leitmotif that has endured to the present day. The boats continued inexorably to grow, often anticipating the needs of an increasingly complex market. Sanzio Nicolini and Carlo Riva began to collaborate to great effect. Between 1970 and 1978, CRN also built eight vessels for Riva: six Marco Polos, inspired by the Super Conero, and two Vespuccis, one of which became Carlo Riva’s personal yacht. This partnership between the two great innovators, Nicolini and Riva, was a key moment for their companies and for the Italian pleasure-yacht industry in general. In 1978, CRN built its first yacht of over 45 metres: the 47.2-m Fath Al Khair, for an emir in the Middle East. This was an outlet that continued to develop in the following decade.

CRN M/Y Super Conero

23 m / 75 ft 5 in

Steel/Aluminum

CRN M/Y Conero

23 m / 75 ft 5 in

Steel/Aluminum

Golondrina

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Santa Cruz

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Marco Polo

21,61 m

Steel/Aluminum

Luisito

26,82 m

Steel/Aluminum

Annolina

26,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

1971

Detective

23,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

Nerine

29,5 m

Steel/Aluminum

1972

Acali II

26,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

Gazella (Active Gazella)

30,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

Vespucci

30 m

Steel/Aluminum

1973

TR Sempione

54 m

Steel/Aluminum

Santa Cruz II

28 m

Steel/Aluminum

Moneikos

35 m

Steel/Aluminum

Withe Lady

28 m

Steel/Aluminum

Esmeralda II

28 m

Steel/Aluminum

Aruba

35 m

Steel/Aluminum

1975

L'Orca Two

28,6 m

Steel/Aluminum

Santa Cruz III

36 m

Steel/Aluminum

Caribe

36 m

Steel/Aluminum

Maria Del Mar (Leocrie II)

39,6 m

Steel/Aluminum

Argolide

32,5 m

Steel/Aluminum

1978

Fath Al Khair

47,2 m

Steel/Aluminum

1979

Santa Maria

48 m

Steel/Aluminum

1980

CRN’s clients in the '80s were mostly Greek owners and Middle Eastern royalty, who sought increasingly large yachts, now ranging from 32 to 61 metres in length. 1983 was a pivotal time in CRN’s history. This was the year when CRN built and delivered the M/Y F100, a 32.8-metre yacht designed by Gerhard Gilgenast for Gianni Agnelli, head of the famous Italian car-making dynasty. F100 was also the first explorer yacht in the yachting world. Another milestone during these years was the 47-metre Azzurra, constructed for an American client in 1988 with interiors by the designer Paola Smith, a major name in interior design stateside.

TR Brennero

54 m

Steel/Aluminum

Awal

47,2 m

Steel/Aluminum

Meshref

22 m

Steel/Aluminum

1981

Anipage V

32,5 m

Steel/Aluminum

Anastasia TH

42,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

1982

Varmar - (Tyndareo)

42,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

1983

CRN 80 M/Y Shaf

52,80 m / 173 ft 2 in

Steel/Aluminum

CRN 83 M/Y F100

32,80 m / 107 ft 7 in

Steel/Aluminum

In 1983, CRN delivered the F100, a 32.8-metre yacht designed by Gerhard Gilgenast for Gianni Agnelli, head of the famous Italian car-making dynasty. It was an adventure that defined CRN’s future and gave the company huge impetus. The F100 was the most advanced vessel that the yard had yet built; she foreshadowed a type of yacht that would be all the rage twenty years later. Her unmistakable svelte lines by Gilgenast helped to launch the “minimalist” movement in contemporary yacht design. She was an extremely robust, comfortable craft well-suited to long cruises in all weathers, the first yacht with floating rubber supports for a delightfully quiet ride. This was also the first explorer yacht. The F100’s groundbreaking design would prove inspirational, paving the way for many others to follow.

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New Santa Mary

53,3 m

Steel/Aluminum

Akitou

52,8 m

Steel/Aluminum

1984

TR Renzo

32 m

Steel/Aluminum

TR Lucia

32 m

Steel/Aluminum

1985

CRN 92 M/Y Jameel

44,0 m / 144 ft 4 in

Steel/Aluminum

TR Tonale

54 m

Steel/Aluminum

TR S.Marco

32 m

Steel/Aluminum

TR S. Cristoforo

32 m

Steel/Aluminum

1986

CRN 95 M/Y Il Vagabundo

61,20 m / 200 ft 9 in

Steel/Aluminum

TR Lombardia

54 m

Steel/Aluminum

Vanina (Mister P)

32,5 m

Steel/Aluminum

TR Mantova

32 m

Steel/Aluminum

1987

CRN 97 M/Y Nourah of Riyadh

40,90 m / 134 ft 2 in

Steel/Aluminum

TR Plinio

46,3 m

Steel/Aluminum

TR Innominato

32 m

Steel/Aluminum

Abdulaziz

45,25 m

Steel/Aluminum

1988

CRN 99 M/Y Azzurra

47,50 m / 155ft 10 in

Steel/Aluminum

Azzurra

47,5 m

Steel/Aluminum

1989

TR Dante

46,3 m

Steel/Aluminum

M/V CP 401 - O Cavallari

28,6 m

Steel/Aluminum

M/V CP 402 - R.Pennetti

28,6 m

Steel/Aluminum

1990

CRN’s clients were mostly from the Middle East, a region that had entered a period of unprecedented turmoil, starting with the Gulf War as the decade dawned. CRN elected to diversify its operations to include refitting and the purely commercial side. Vessels of considerable size were launched, including Awal II (65 metres, 1990), Maracunda (50 metres, 1990), Lady Anne PB (40 metres, 1994), Pegaso (48 metres, 1996), Sahab IV (50 metres, 1997), Pestifer (50 metres, 1998) and Numptia (61 metres, 2000), the last craft to be made by CRN during this decade, coinciding with the change in ownership that was bound to alter the Shipyard’s destiny. Numptia featured a decidedly ‘rounded stern, designed by CRN in cooperation with Studio Scanu, which made it immediately famous throughout the world.

CRN 108 M/Y Maracunda

49,95 m / 163 ft 10 in

Steel/Aluminum

M/V CP 404 - W.Facchin

28,6 m

Steel/Aluminum

M/V CP 403 - G. Magliano

28,6 m

Steel/Aluminum

Maracunda

49,95 m

Steel/Aluminum

1991

CRN 100 M/Y Awal II

65,30m - NOW 67,80m / 214 ft 3 in - 222 ft 5 in

Steel/Aluminum

1992

M/V CP 409- G.Ingianni

34,63 m

Steel/Aluminum

1993

Azzurra II

54,65 m

Steel/Aluminum

1994

CRN 111 M/Y Lady Anne

40,0 m / 131 ft 3 in

Steel/Aluminum

1996

CRN 108 M/Y Pegaso

48,00 m / 157 ft 6 in

Steel/Aluminum

1997

CRN 112 M/Y Sahab IV

49,95 m / 163 ft 11 in

Steel/Aluminum

1998

CRN 114 M/Y Pestifer

49,75 m / 163 ft 3 in

Steel/Aluminum

2000

In 2002 CRN reached a new milestone which would further enhance its know-how and production capacity: the acquisition of the adjacent shipyard Mario Morini, a historical name in shipbuilding. Morini’s experience in steel construction, gained through its production of commercial, merchant and military vessels, perfectly matched CRN’s needs and the union between the two shipyards led to the creation of an impressive operation with an 80-thousand-square-metre site with a large private Marina and becoming one of the largest shipyard in Europe. In this step CRN has further expanded its portfolio and diversified its production, to combine its traditional steel and aluminium vessels with new composite ones. And it was so that CRN’s successful composite megayacht lines 128’ (40 metres) and Navetta 43 (43 metres) were born. Up to five pleasure vessels were now being launched every year and CRN’s fleet was growing fast, together with its fame. Kooilust Mare (2003) and Saramour (2005) were two 46-metre yachts inspired by Magnifica, once again designed by Nuvolari & Lenard, and the idea of ‘fully-custom’ megayachts, built on the same naval platform, was now beginning to take on. It was then that the cooperation with architectural firm Zuccon International Project began, the first result of which was 54m Ability in 2006. Other yachts built in the following years included Givi (60 metres – in 2007), Maraya (54 metres – in 2007), Romance (57 metres - in 2008), Tacanuyaso MS (60 metres – in 2008), Blue Eyes (60 metres – in 2009), Mimtee (60 metres – in 2010) and Darlings Danama (60 metres – in 2011).

Nvmptia

61,30 m / 201 ft 1 in

Steel/Aluminum

2001

Magnifica

43 m / 141 ft 9 in

Steel/Aluminum

2003

Clarena

46 m / 150 ft 11 in

Steel/Aluminum

2004

Ariela

39,6 m

Composite

XS of London

39,6 m

Composite

2005

Saramour

46 m / 150 ft 11 in

Steel/Aluminum

2006

GiVi

60 m / 197 ft

Steel/Aluminum

Ability

54.20 m / 177 ft 9 in

Steel/Aluminum

Anne Marie

39,6 m

Composite

2007

Emerald Star

42.6 m / 139 ft 9 in

Composite

Sima

39,6 m

Composite

2008

128'

39,60 m / 129 ft 11 in

Composite

Hana

42.6 m / 139 ft 9 in

Composite

Tacanuyaso

60 m / 197 ft

Steel/Aluminum

Romance

56.50 m / 185 ft

Steel/Aluminum

Maraya

54.20 m / 177 ft 9 in

Steel/Aluminum

Lady Belmor

39,6 m

Composite

2009

Blue Eyes

59,80 m / 197 ft

Steel/Aluminum

Sofico

42.6 m / 139 ft 9 in

Composite

Rubeccan

42.6 m / 139 ft 9 in

Composite

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