A changed price for a distinctive CRN
The latest asking price for AZUL V is €5.9 million, following a one-million-euro reduction announced by Burgess on 27 October. The CRN Ancona motor yacht measures 48.2 metres in the broker's full specification, placing her in a substantial size class despite a newly reduced figure.
This is a brokerage repricing story, not a claim that the yacht has sold or that the market has assigned her a definitive value. Purchasers should consider the price against verified condition, required future work and the kind of ownership they want.
Burgess plans winter inspections in Phuket after a move from Malaysia, creating a clearer opportunity for buyers in and travelling to Southeast Asia. Availability should be checked directly before making travel arrangements.
A yacht transformed in 2015
AZUL V was delivered by CRN in 1996 and substantially rebuilt in 2015, when an extensive programme altered the vessel's character. The brokerage references recognition for the rebuild at the World Superyacht Awards in the following year.
Exterior design is credited to Paolo Scanu, with Zuretti Design associated with the interior. The mature Italian yacht pedigree is part of the attraction, but a buyer should investigate the detail of the later engineering and interior work rather than assume all systems are the same age.
A comprehensive refit file should identify the systems changed, inspections performed and any class-related modifications. That knowledge helps an owner plan future maintenance and prevents the phrase rebuilt from obscuring the practical condition of individual components.
Accommodation and deck use
The official Burgess sales page describes six guest cabins for eleven people, including a full-beam main-deck owner's cabin with office space. A VIP suite and several other cabin configurations create choices for mixed family and guest parties.
The sun deck brings together a jacuzzi, bar, sun pads and equipment for exercise, while other decks offer areas for dining and relaxation. The generous external programme is especially relevant to a yacht intended for warm-weather voyages.
In practice, the yacht's appeal will depend on how well the accommodation works for the intended party and crew. A careful inspection should consider service arrangements, privacy, maintenance access and the condition of outdoor finishes.
Range claims need careful reading
The broker's specification lists a transatlantic-style range of up to 5,000 nautical miles at ten knots, with twin Deutz main engines. This is an advertised operating figure that must be assessed against actual condition and the reserves required for a planned passage.
Published speed information can vary between a narrative description and a formal specification, making the latest technical documentation especially important. Buyers should request verified performance figures rather than choose whichever marketing statement is most favourable.
A yacht with substantial range may still need specialist support, experienced crew and meticulous voyage planning. Machinery and fuel systems should be examined in the context of the specific cruising areas its next owner has in mind.
A timely window in Thailand
AZUL V has also attracted wider attention through a television appearance, but the purchase decision should rest on much firmer information. Film footage cannot replace inspection, legal due diligence and a properly documented survey.
The planned Phuket winter position gives interested buyers an opportunity to inspect a large CRN in an accessible regional hub. Appointments around the Thailand boat-show period should be confirmed through the broker.
What has changed is the asking figure and the announced viewing plan. Whether the yacht is well suited to a new owner will be established by the quality of its documentation, physical state and the economics of operating it in the intended region.
