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CRN has three other bespoke yachts currently under construction: the

62-meter CRN M/Y 138, the 72-meter CRN M/Y 139, and the 60-meter
CRN M/Y 141.

CRN M/Y 142 is the product of cutting-edge The design also focuses on weight reduction,
research and development activities, taking care of through the use of aluminium for the hull and
the design’s every last construction detail superstructure and the use of lightweight materials

Legend has it that while working on the Sistine Chapel, unique craft which blends customisation, fine quali-
Michelangelo never let anyone in to see what he was ty and refined simplicity.
working on − not even the Pope. CRN M/Y 142 is the product of cutting-edge re-
Luckily for sailing enthusiasts, we get to see the search and development, which has resulted in great
‘behind the scenes’ in the creation of this boating mas- attention to every last construction detail. The engi-
terpiece. Following the positioning of the hull in early neering work prioritises fuel efficiency, by optimising
March, building work on the CRN M/Y 142 fully cus- the hull and appendages in order to reduce drag. The
tom yacht is well under way at the Ancona shipyard. design also focuses on weight reduction, by using al-
Once the structural work and pre-fitting are com- uminium for the hull and superstructure and light-
pleted throughout, the interior carpentry and engine weight materials. The sporty personality of the new
installation will begin, and preparations will be made 52 meter, with a 9-meter beam, is expressed in its low,
for the painting of the exterior. flowing profile and its near-vertical bow.
The all-aluminium megayacht’s characteristi- The yacht’s design aims to create a strong connec-
cally sleek, harmonious and elegant lines are also tion between the spacious outdoor areas and ample
beginning to take shape. The vessel was designed by indoor spaces, striking a perfect balance which seam-
the CRN Technical Office in partnership with Ome- lessly integrates interior and exterior. Large full-height
ga Architects, who handled the concept and exterior windows add to the strong sense of space and provide
lines, and Massari Design, who handled the interi- an immediate connection with the sea. The layout in-
ors. The creativity of the two firms combined with cludes four decks, the owner’s suite and four VIP cab-
CRN’s in-depth expertise and passion results in a ins that can host up to ten guests.

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