The 80 metre superyacht Chopi Chopi was built by CRN in 2013 in the Ancona shipyard to a design of Zuccon International Project and with an interior by Laura Sessa. It’s exterior styling is by Zuccon International Project. Chopi Chopi was one of the largest yachts exhibited at the Monaco Yacht Show of 2013 and and one of the largest ever built in Italy. It has featured in a commercial of the car manufacturer Fiat.
Built in steel and aluminium, the yacht develops over five decks (lower deck, main deck, upper deck, Owner’s deck, sun deck) plus a sub lower deck which is used as a technical area. It can comfortably accommodate 12 guests – in six VIP cabins and the Owner’s apartment – and 33 crew members, including 27 sailors and 6 members of the Owner’s personal staff.
The new flagship is the outcome of the integration of different skills and the fruitful cooperation between the CRN Engineering team, in charge of naval architecture, and Studio Zuccon International Project, the design firm that developed the vessel’s exterior lines and interior layout.
Upon specific request by the Owner, the interior concept and all furniture and furnishings have been designed by interior designer Laura Sessa, as is mentioned below. The vessel was sold also thanks to the precious support of Alain Maraoui – Head of Ferretti Group’s dealer Sea Pros.
Conceived as a family house, the Chopi Chopi epitomises and develops further the distinctive features, innovative character and soul of CRN yachts, and stands out for its immense spaciousness, a light, airy environment, streamlined and yet soft lines, a painstaking care for details and onboard wellbeing, light effects and, last but not least, a direct visual contact with the sea.
The final result is a perfect balance of classic and contemporary style, elegance and refinement, with the unmistakable, original touch added by the use of various precious materials (wood, marble, leather, metal) and the selection of extraordinary colour shades, ranging from the pastel colours of the exterior (the hull eggshell, the brown of some furniture and fabrics) all the way to the bright, cheerful colours found indoor, harmoniously enhanced by natural light and artificial lighting solutions.
Glimpses at the past : January 31st 2013
Because Chopi Chopi was the first CRN launch under its new ownership, the Ferretti Group chairman, Tan Xuguang, at left (with Ferruccio Rossi, Ferretti Group CEO) had flown in from China to participate in the celebrations.
Taking into consideration Chopi Chopi’s considerable size – this yacht has an indoor floor area of 1,000 sq. m and an outdoor area of 800 sq. m – interior designer Laura Sessa chose to design the yacht’s interiors so as to ensure the utmost comfort and functionality not only for the Owner, but also for the crew.
Here a shoot from the christening , several members of the owner’s family gathered atop a staircase positioned opposite Chopi Chopi’s immense bow. To the left on that platform, in profile, was CRN’s chairman and CEO, Lamberto Tacoli. He, along with a few helpful hands of the younger members of the owner’s family, had let the champagne bottle fly.
Chopi Chopi atop the portion facing Lamberto Tacoli and the owner’s family.
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