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At first glance, the SX88 is unlike any Sanlorenzo that has preceded it.

The superstructure is original and muscular, with a reverse windshield

and lines that swoop back to a long, low, teak-clad stern.

For hull No 1, Sanlorenzo called in Italian architect and designer

Piero Lissoni who turned the main deck into one big open space,

bordered by near floor-to-ceiling windows. “I wanted the interior like

a loft. In architectural terms, a loft is a beautiful space, without frames

and corridors.” As for the master cabin, that’s down below. Nav station?

Upstairs. Galley? A floating unit at the side of salon, which can be

extended or moved. Sofas, tables and other furniture can be rearranged

at will. All that’s left to encroach on this open space is a staircase, which

almost appears to float.

Much of the SX88, with styling by Officina Italiana Design, owes its

genesis to former Olympic sailor turned boat builder Luca Santella, who

used to own the Bluegame yard. When he presented his concept to

Massimo Perotti, the owner of Sanlorenzo, he was met with a positive

response. “The market went through a radical change [after the

recession] and only experienced, passionate and true sea lovers

remained as players,” Perotti says. “I truly believed that this new concept

of boating could match very well the new market trend expectations.”

As the yard made contact with potential buyers of the new boat,

dubbed “X” for crossover, it became clear that there was significant

interest. Before the first boat was complete, 11 units had been sold – not

bad for an unproven design with a price tag of more than €5 million.

LOA: 87' 6"

LWL: 76' 7"

Beam: 23' 6"

Draft: (full load) 5' 5"

Gross tonnage: 115GT

Fuel capacity: 2,456 gallons

Freshwater capacity: 541 gallons

Construction: Fiberglass

Engines: 3 x 800hp IPS 1050 Volvo

Speed max/cruise: 23/20 knots

Range at 12 knots: 1,000nm

Owners/guests: 8

Price: €5 million-plus

w: sanlorenzoyacht.com

SX88

WORDS Sam Fortescue

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PHOTOGRAPHY: TOMMASO SARTORI