In a move meant to attract more international clientele, Sanlorenzo has added the SL86 to its all-fiberglass SL series. She replaces the SL82, which has been around for a number of years.
The Sanlorenzo SL86 is already in build, with five contracts signed so far. LOA: 86’8” (26.45 meters). Beam: 20’8” (6.35 meters). The Italian yard is making a concerted effort to promote her, and itself, more to buyers from both mature markets and emerging ones. The former category includes the United States and Europe. Meanwhile, Eastern European and Asian clients have arisen in recent years.
To infuse the Sanlorenzo SL86 with new elements holding broad appeal, the yard tapped Officina Italiana Design. It’s the studio behind all modern Rivas. This marks the first time the firms have collaborated. The family feel to other SL yachts remains, of course. But now you’ll find cut-outs outboard to let more light enter via the enlarged ports on the main deck. Those same ports permit guests to enjoy better views from the saloon.
The Sanlorenzo SL86 also comes with a lifting swim platform, for tender retrieval and launch. Furthermore, the Sanlorenzo SL86 can be ordered with an extended platform, five feet (1.6 meters) longer than the standard four-foot (1.2-meter) size. Either way, the garage just off the platform can hold a 12’6” (3.85-meter) tender. If you opt for the extended platform, you can stow up to a 14’6” (4.45-meter) tender on it, and/or PWCs inside the garage.
Another new element: a bow relaxation/dining area. You’ll find a table and settee arrangement, sunpads, and a folding sunshade. Sanlorenzo says this arrangement will also appear on all of the other SL models in the near future.
Specific interior layouts are being promoted to different world regions. For the American market, the Sanlorenzo SL86 features a main-deck galley. Some European and Middle Eastern clients will prefer the below-decks positioning of the galley, adjacent to the crew’s quarters.
Remaining unchanged is customers’ ability to personalize the interior. You’ll further find plenty of sunning space and a dining area on the flying bridge. Add a hot tub, too, if you wish. Your captain will appreciate having a redesigned helm here, too. Speaking of the flying bridge, the stairs leading up here are still inside the saloon, though not closed off anymore the way they are on previous SL models. Now, in true Italian fashion, they’re more highly designed, with glass partitions to each side.
As you’d expect of Sanlorenzo’s SL planing series, the SL 86 promises getting to your destination at a good clip. Three MTU engine packages are available. Top speeds should range from 28 to 31 knots, and cruise speeds from 23 to 26 knots.
Expect to see hull number one of the Sanlorenzo SL86 at the Cannes Yachting Festival this fall.
In related news, Sanlorenzo is also replacing the SL72, the smallest SL model, with the SL76. Officina Italiana Design is also the design team of record.
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