Mimtee

• LOA: 79.45 m
• Gross tonnage: 2,231 GT
• Beam: 13.5 m
• Delivered: 2019
• Exterior design: Zuccon International Project
• Interior design: Laura Sessa Design
• Guests and crew: 12 guests, up to 39 crew
• Engines and range: twin Caterpillar diesels, about 4,000 nm

A near flagship from 2019

Mimtee arrived in August 2019 as one of CRN's largest boats of the decade, measuring 79.45 metres overall. Her volume of 2,231 GT places her just behind the 80 metre Chopi Chopi in the yard's record. She reunited the design partnership of Zuccon and Laura Sessa that had shaped several of the yard's biggest deliveries. In doing so she carried a familiar flagship character into the closing years of the 2010s.

The boat sits on five decks and shows how consistent CRN had become at building at this scale. By 2019 the yard had a settled method for these large metal yachts, and Mimtee benefited from that experience. She stands as a mature example of the yard's flagship approach rather than an experiment. Her delivery also kept the yard's run of near 80 metre boats unbroken. Owners familiar with earlier CRN flagships would find her a known quantity from the moment they stepped aboard.

Zuccon scale in steel and aluminium

The exterior is a Zuccon International Project design built on a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure. Teak decks run across the outdoor areas, adding warmth to the near 80 metre profile. The styling holds a beam of 13.5 metres with the balanced proportions the studio favours on large CRN boats. Long horizontal glazing ties the decks together and lightens the sheer size of the hull.

Naval architecture came from CRN's own teams, keeping the engineering in house as usual. The layout gives generous exterior social space across the upper decks, a priority on boats meant for warm climates. Sun and dining areas spread out to take advantage of the length. A sun deck sits at the top of the profile, well placed for quiet time at anchor. That balance of scale and ease is a hallmark of the yard's work in this size band.

A near 80 metre CRN that carries the Zuccon and Sessa flagship look into 2019.

Laura Sessa's hand indoors

Inside, Laura Sessa Design shaped interiors for twelve guests across six cabins. The studio's style leans on quiet and considered materials, in the manner it brought to Chopi Chopi and other CRN boats. That continuity gives owners familiar with the yard a clear sense of what to expect from the rooms. Bathrooms and living areas were finished to the high standard the yard reserves for its flagship class.

With berths for up to thirty nine crew, Mimtee was built to run at a high level of service. That crew count is generous even for a boat of her size and points to an owner who entertains fully. Space was set aside for the crew to work without crossing guest areas, a mark of careful planning. The result is a boat that can host a full party in comfort for weeks at a time.

Caterpillar power for long cruising

Power comes from a pair of Caterpillar diesel engines suited to relaxed displacement cruising. Top speed sits around 16 knots with a cruise close to 15 knots, in line with other CRN boats of this scale. Range reaches about 4,000 nautical miles, which covers long Mediterranean itineraries and longer passages with planning. The engineering brief clearly favoured comfort and reliability over any chase for speed.

The steel and aluminium build follows the pattern CRN has refined over many flagship projects. That structure supports the quiet, stable ride that owners of large metal yachts look for. The deep displacement hull helps her stay steady and easy when the sea gets up. Teak decks and a high crew count round out a package aimed at long stays aboard. She was built to do the core job of a large yacht very well.

Who Mimtee suits

Mimtee suits an owner who wants flagship scale with a proven and familiar design team behind it. Her near 80 metre length and generous crew make her a strong base for extended cruising with a large group. The Zuccon and Sessa pairing gives her a look that owners of earlier CRN boats will recognise at once. That reassurance can matter a great deal at this level of spend.

On the brokerage market she offers a relatively recent large CRN with a clear pedigree and a full crew layout. Buyers comparing 75 to 80 metre boats will weigh her volume and her design lineage against newer rivals. Her 2019 delivery means fairly current systems alongside the yard's established build quality. For an owner after near flagship size without a fresh build wait, Mimtee is a sound choice.

Design

• Exterior: Zuccon International Project
• Interior: Laura Sessa Romboli
• Naval architecture: CRN (Ferretti Group Engineering)

Who it is for: Owners wanting near 80 metre flagship scale with a full crew layout and the familiar Zuccon and Sessa design pairing for extended group cruising.