CRN's 70m Project Thunderball Reaches Key Construction Milestones

CRN's 70-meter fully custom superyacht Project Thunderball has entered advanced construction phases at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Division shipyard. The steel and aluminum displacement yacht, scheduled for delivery in 2026, has completed hull and superstructure carpentry work.

Developed with Vripack Yacht Design handling exterior styling and preliminary naval architecture, and Nauta Design creating interiors, the project features classic elongated bow lines optimized for cruising efficiency. The five-deck layout accommodates 12 guests and 15 crew across 1,100 GT of interior volume.

Current progress includes:exterior fairing completion scheduled for summer 2025,

full hull painting to begin September 2025, main deck insulation and compartmentalization completed and initial furniture installations planned for late spring/early summer.

Y.CO serves as owner's representative, overseeing construction quality and technical coordination between CRN and specialty contractors. The yacht will feature MAN V12-1213kW engines delivering 16-knot top speed and 12-knot cruising speed.

Technical systems include energy recovery solutions and peak shaving technology to reduce fuel consumption. The design incorporates silent mode capability at anchor through optimized power management.

"Project Thunderball exemplifies CRN's fully custom approach," stated a yard representative. "From Vripack's naval architecture to Nauta's timeless interior concept, every element responds to owner specifications."

The yacht's construction timeline remains on schedule with VIP cabin installations beginning June-July 2025. Final outfitting will continue through 2026 prior to sea trials and delivery.

The Ferretti Group, led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, is now one of the world’s leaders in the construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing,  Itama, Mochi Craft, CRN, Custom Line and Wally.