CRN YACHTS

What CRN YACHTS does

CRN Yachts is an Italian bespoke superyacht builder founded in 1963 in Ancona as Costruzioni e Riparazioni Navali and now operated as a brand of Ferretti S.p.A. within the Ferretti Group. The company designs and constructs fully custom steel and aluminum superyachts up to 90 meters in length, with each vessel built from a blank sheet to a specific owner's specifications. Its revenue derives primarily from one-off new build contracts with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, supplemented by refit, after-sales services, and pre-owned brokerage relationships accessible through the broader Ferretti Group ecosystem.

The company's core technology integrates in-house naval architecture, structural engineering, and custom interior and exterior design, supported by the Ancona shipyard spanning approximately 80,000 square meters (33,000 covered). The facility includes 9 climate-controlled hangars capable of accommodating up to 24 megayachts in simultaneous construction, a 670-ton travel lift for vessels up to 50 meters, and a 250-meter private marina with berths for 15 superyachts. Visible pipeline includes the M/Y 144 (85.8m, steel/aluminum, under construction), M/Y 145 Thunderball (70m, launched June 2026), and M/Y 146 (67m, Nuvolari Lenard design).

CRN sells directly to clients through enterprise field sales anchored at the Ancona shipyard and at international boat shows (Venice Boat Show 2026, Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026), supplemented by a yacht broker network. Pricing is fully project-based and confidential, with multi-year contract cadences spanning design, construction, and post-delivery support. The company won Robb Report's "Best of the Best" 2026 award for the M/Y Amor à Vida (67.55m, delivered 2025), reinforcing its positioning at the top of the global bespoke superyacht segment.

Name

CRN YACHTS

Legal name

Ferretti S.p.A.

Website

https://crn-yacht.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CRN Yachts, founded 1963 and operating within Ferretti Group, designs and constructs fully bespoke steel and aluminum superyachts up to 90 meters for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, anchored by its Ancona shipyard and complemented by refit and after-sales services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Superyacht Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Custom Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAB), Luxury Yacht Refit, Rebuild & Lifecycle Upgrades (MRO) (IMAJAMAJ), Luxury Yacht Hull & Superstructure Fabrication (Composite/Aluminum/Steel) (IMAJAMAG)

Keywords

• Bespoke superyacht construction
• Custom megayacht design
• Naval architecture services
• Yacht refit services
• Luxury motor yachts

Headquarters

HQ city

Ancona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Superyacht New Build: CRN generates revenue primarily through the design and construction of fully bespoke superyachts, sold directly to individual owners. Each project is unique, multi-year, and involves a dedicated project team. Pricing is determined per project based on size, specifications, and customisation level.
2. Superyacht Refit and After-Sales Services: CRN provides after-sales care and refit services for yachts it has built, as well as refit services for Ferretti Group yachts at its Ancona facility. Services include technical inspections, interior redesign, class renewal, damage assessment, and conversion projects.
3. Brokerage / Pre-Owned Yacht Services: CRN maintains relationships with previous owners for after-sales support and is involved in the pre-owned yacht market through Ferretti Group's broader ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CRN YACHTS designs and builds fully bespoke superyachts and megayachts up to 90 meters in length from steel and aluminum hulls, starting from a true blank sheet and integrating naval architecture, structural engineering, and custom interior/exterior design. The Ancona shipyard also provides after-sales care, refit, conversion, and class renewal services for vessels it has built and for other Ferretti Group yachts.

Product overview

CRN YACHTS is a luxury superyacht builder offering fully bespoke megayachts up to 90 meters in length. Founded in 1963 in Ancona, Italy, CRN provides a complete portfolio including new custom builds (CRN M/Y 144, M/Y 145 Thunderball, M/Y 146), new design concepts (62m, 70m She, 75m Begallta), and comprehensive after-sales services including refit. The company transforms owner visions into breathtaking pure custom creations, starting from a blank sheet. Key products include the award-winning 67m Amor à Vida (2025), 62m RIO (2022), and ongoing projects like the 85.8m M/Y 144.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CRN Custom Superyacht New Builds Fully custom design and construction of superyachts and megayachts up to 90 meters in length in steel and aluminum, including projects such as the 85.8m CRN M/Y 144, the 70m M/Y 145 Thunderball, and the 67m M/Y 146. Sold directly to ultra-high-net-worth individual owners through a multi-year bespoke engagement with dedicated project, engineering, and design teams.
• M/Y CRN 67m Amor à Vida A 67.55m fully bespoke superyacht delivered to an individual owner in 2025, representing the highest expression of CRN's Italian excellence, innovation, and bespoke superyacht craftsmanship. Recognized with Robb Report's 'Best of the Best' 2026 award.
• M/Y RIO A 62m bespoke superyacht delivered to an individual owner in 2022, described as an icon of creativity and bespoke quality in CRN's delivered fleet.
• M/Y CIAO A 52m bespoke superyacht in CRN's delivered fleet, characterized as a perfect fusion of creative excellence and bespoke design for its individual owner.
• M/Y Latona

Quantifiable outcome

• CRN M/Y Amor à Vida (67.55m) won Robb Report's 'Best of the Best' 2026 award, a top-tier international recognition in luxury yachting

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ferretti GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRN is a brand of Ferretti S.p.A. and a member of the Ferretti Group, one of the world's leading luxury yacht manufacturers. CRN's historic shipyard in Ancona has been integrated into the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard, where it shares infrastructure with other Ferretti Group brands including Custom Line, Pershing, and Riva Superyacht Division. The Ferretti Group provides corporate oversight, shared services, and brand affiliation. Ferretti S.p.A. is the Data Controller for CRN's website operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lürssen: German family-owned shipyard building fully custom superyachts up to 200m+, widely regarded as the global leader in the largest megayacht segment. Direct competitor to CRN for owners seeking bespoke vessels in the 60–90m+ range.
• Feadship: Dutch luxury yacht builder jointly owned by Royal De Vries and Royal Huisman, specializing in fully custom motor yachts typically 50–100m+. Direct peer in the high-end bespoke segment with strong US client penetration overlapping CRN's market.
• Heesen Yachts: Dutch builder of aluminium-hulled superyachts typically 50–80m+, combining semi-custom platforms with bespoke engineering. Comparable to CRN in client segment, though more standardized in design approach.
• Oceanco: Dutch custom superyacht builder (Alblasserdam) producing bespoke vessels typically 80–140m. Direct competitor to CRN at the larger end of the megayacht segment, with similar blank-sheet design philosophy and UHNWI clientele.
• Rossinavi: Italian family-owned shipyard (Viareggio/Pisa) building fully custom superyachts in aluminium and steel, typically 35–70m. Direct peer to CRN as another Italian bespoke builder competing for UHNWI commissions.
• Benetti: Italian megayacht builder (part of Azimut-Benetti Group) producing fully custom and semi-custom superyachts up to 100m+. Direct competitor to CRN in the UHNWI segment, with comparable Viareggio-based heritage and overlapping target client base.
• Sanlorenzo: Italian superyacht builder (publicly listed) producing bespoke and semi-custom yachts typically 24–72m. Direct competitor to CRN in the Italian luxury segment, with strong overlap in UHNWI clientele and Mediterranean shipyard ecosystem.
• Amels (Damen): Dutch builder (part of Damen Shipyards) producing semi-custom Limited Editions superyachts typically 55–80m. Comparable to CRN in size segment and UHNWI client base, with a hybrid platform-plus-customisation approach.
• Abeking & Rasmussen: German family-owned shipyard (Lemwerder) building fully custom superyachts typically 60–100m. Direct peer to CRN in the bespoke European megayacht market with overlapping steel/aluminium construction capabilities.
• Custom Line: Sister brand to CRN within Ferretti Group, producing semi-custom planing and semi-displacement yachts typically 28–42m. Comparable as a Ferretti Group superyacht offering, though positioned below CRN in size and customisation level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crn_shipyard
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheCRNShipyard
• Facebookfacebook.com/crnyachts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crn-yachts
• Instagraminstagram.com/crnyachts
• TikToktiktok.com/@crnyachts
• Pinterestpinterest.com/crnyachts

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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