CRN Launches the Latest Fully Bespoke Yacht 70m Project Thunderball

CRN has launched its latest 70-metre full-custom steel and aluminium superyacht, Project Thunderball, at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona. Celebrated alongside the owners and their family, the vessel is a premier collaboration between CRN’s master builders, Dutch studio Vripack (exterior design and naval architecture), and Italy’s Nauta Design (interiors and outdoor living areas).

The vessel has a length overall of 70 metres, a beam of 11 metres and a gross tonnage of 1,100 GT. In her 4 decks, she can accommodate 12 guests in the owner’s suite and five VIP cabins, as well as 15 crew members in nine crew cabins.

The superyacht embodies CRN’s fully bespoke approach and she integrates advanced engineering solutions, energetic efficiency and the highest level of customization, aligned with the greater standards of international yacht design. The final result is a magnificent vessel that will leave a mark because of the ability to combine design, technology and sophisticated detailing in a form of timeless elegance.

Defined by a classic elongated bow and graceful, sailboat-inspired lines, Project Thunderball boasts a remarkably sleek profile. The superyacht’s defining feature is the absolute continuity between inside and out. Geometries and proportions echo across the decks, utilizing shared design patterns in varying scales and materials to achieve a flawless balance of variety and aesthetic harmony.

The interior design concept transcends trends and time, reflecting a deep connection to maritime culture. It showcases a sophisticated blend of timeless details, merging heritage with a modern, refined aesthetic that reinterprets these elements from a contemporary lifestyle perspective. 

From the material selection to the definition of solutions for systems and technical parameters, every decision has been guided by a bespoke owner’s vision and ongoing dialogue between form and function.

She is also equipped with an Energy Storage System, designed to manage onboard energy flows based on envisaged operations, capable of peak shaving and silent operation at anchor, contributing to a substantial reduction in fuel usage.

Thunderball is a fully custom construction, a singular and distinctive superyacht infused with the unmistakable essence of her owner.

In the coming months, work will continue on interior and exterior outfitting, as well as on sea trials and testing through to handover to the owner, which is scheduled for summer 2026.