CRN Yachts

About CRN Yachts

As part of the Ferretti Group, CRN manufactures custom superyachts ranging from 40 to 90 meters. Their headquarters are located in Ancona, Italy. Founded by Sanzio Nicolini in 1963, the acronym CRN stands for Costruzioni e Riparazioni Navali. Nicolini developed a reputation as a high-end builder by developing upscale luxury yachts from aluminum and steel, while his competitors were still building wooden yachts. CRN manufactures these yachts at their 80,000sqm shipyard in Ancona. The shipyard also operates a large private marina.

In 1970, Nicolini began working with luxury yacht builder Carlo Riva. This partnership lasted eight years and resulted in eight yachts being produced by CRN and Riva Yachts. Throughout the rest of the 20th century, CRN built custom superyachts for experienced owners. In 1999, CRN was acquired by the Ferretti Group, joining the yacht brands Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Mochi Yachts, Itama, Pershing and Customline. The first superyacht to launch from CRN shipyard after the Ferretti Group acquisition was a 43m Motor Yacht Magnifica.