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They may be the same size, but they are entirely different in their looks and layouts. One is also an entry-level model, while the other joins smaller and larger sisters. The SD96 and SL96 Asymmetric are the newest semi-custom megayachts from Sanlorenzo, just announced this week. Traditionalists may gravitate toward the SD96, part of theContinue Reading
“In my private and business life, I like to work with the same people. Building a yacht is a commercial proposal, but it’s also a matter of trust. I’ve known Massimo Perotti for many years, and having built my last boat with him and his team, I really trust him. I knew that Sanlorenzo wouldContinue Reading
The explorer-style EXP line from Sanlorenzo has welcomed a new member to the family. Hull number two of the rugged-looking, stay-far-from-shore Sanlorenzo 500EXP series slipped into the water last week. While this yacht’s dark paint job surely will catch your eye, the most characteristic aspect of the project is the long aft deck. The SanlorenzoContinue Reading
The annual Miami Yacht Show tends to be a brokerage show for the superyacht sector. However, a few builders do schedule stateside premieres at it. Sanlorenzo is among them this year, taking the newest member of its SX crossover series for Americans to see in home waters. The Sanlorenzo SX76 may “only” be 77 feetContinue Reading
During the global recession, some shipyards took on investors. Sanlorenzo was one such builder, selling a percentage of ownership to a foreign company. Massimo “Max” Perotti (pictured), the yard’s chairman and CEO, recently bought back those shares. As a result, he and his family currently own all but 4 percent of Sanlorenzo’s shares. In 2013,Continue Reading
You don’t realize how conditioned you are to expect boats to be symmetrical until faced with one that isn’t. The Venetian gondola is the classic example, with one side famously longer than the other. This permits the gondolier to concentrate on his appoggio without having to continually correct his course. But, it’s so subtle thatContinue Reading