Ask the average yacht owner or crewmember whether eliminating a side deck is smart, and they’ll strongly disagree. Interestingly, Massimo Perotti, the chairman and CEO of Sanlorenzo, acknowledges captains were particularly skeptical about the SL106 Asymmetric doing this. However, he quickly adds, they and owners have come around to the unusual arrangement. It’s due to two things: extra livable space inside, and the deck not actually missing.
Firstly, the concept behind “Asymmetric” is pushing usable interior space out full beam on one side. Aboard the SL106 Asymmetric, it’s to port, still preserving the full side deck to starboard. This results in feeling as if you’re suspended just above the water when you stand at and gaze out the port-side wall of glass. Additionally, it lends a more voluminous look and sensation to the saloon and dining area. In fact, the yacht gains nearly 108 square feet (10 square meters) of usable space. A fold-down balcony off the starboard side deck, accessible via sliding-glass doors, accentuates it even more.
Secondly, as mentioned, the megayacht doesn’t actually eliminate the port-side deck. Rather, crewmembers still have a side deck atop the widebody section. Specifically, it leads from the flying bridge to the bow for line handling and other important tasks. Therefore, the Sanlorenzo SL106 Asymmetric actually adds something flying-bridge yachts lack: connection between that upper deck and the foredeck. Plus, a floating stairway to port on the main aft deck and internal stairs from the raised pilothouse provide further needed pathways.
Notably, Sanlorenzo and Zuccon International Project ensure that the SL106 Asymmetric doesn’t look, well, asymmetric in profile. For example, when she’s tied stern-to, twin stairways between the swim platform and aft deck lend a conventional appearance. She similarly looks conventional bow-on and, unless you’re scrutinizing differences, even to each side.
With a 23-foot (7.06-meter) beam, this semi-custom megayacht offers a party of 10 plenty of comfortable interior areas to relax. Especially noteworthy is the main-deck master. The bed nestles against the forward bulkhead, with a long, horizontal port above it. It’s a nice change from having the en suite head here, which Sanlorenzo instead tucks to port along the suite’s entryway. Furthermore, the master suite has alfresco access, to a cozy foredeck table, perfect for morning coffee or enjoying your anchorage, and a sunpad, plus the above-mentioned access to the flying bridge.
With a reported top speed of 28 knots under Caterpillar power (MTUs are optional), the SL106 Asymmetric creates plenty of opportunities to catch some rays, or sip that morning coffee. She does so in a creative spin on usable space that is reaping rewards for the shipyard.
Sanlorenzo sanlorenzoyacht.com
Zuccon International Project zucconinternationalproject.com
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