Motor Boat & Yachting - January 2016 UK

It’s fair to say that there was a lot of

expectation surrounding the launch of

the Sanlorenzo SL86. Its predecessor,

the SL82, had been a pillar of the Italian

yard’s portfolio for more than 20 years,

so the new boat has a lot to live up to.

The SL86 sees Sanlorenzo partner

up with Mauro Micheli and Sergio

Beretta of Officina Italiana Design, the

team responsible for styling most of

the modern Riva collection. This new

hull is 9ft (2.5m) longer than the

SL82 and that extra space allows for

plenty of new ideas. Foremost among

these is the class-leading 41m^2

flybridge, which can be fitted with an

optional hot tub and shaded by a

hardtop with revolving GRP slats

allowing light to filter through rather

than a conventional fabric sunroof. This

area is connected to the main deck by

an internal ‘floating’ staircase. This

effect is achieved by suspending the

wooden steps between two chunky

panes of glass, which not only adds to

the wow factor, but also allows natural

light to permeate through the saloon.

Sanlorenzo’s quest for a bright

saloon doesn’t end there though, as

the SL86 also features a cutaway

sheerline, meaning guests can get a

great view of the sea, even when

seated. In terms of layout there are two

main options: either with an enclosed

galley on the main deck, just behind the

helm (as is popular on the American

market) or with a galley set down in the

bow-end crew quarters to leave an

open-plan saloon.

Below decks accommodation

includes a full-beam master suite, a VIP

double and two twin cabins, all with

their own ensuite bathrooms.

The garage is large enough to house a

HIGHLIGHTS

● Vast flybridge

● Floating staircase

● Large windows

AT A GLANCE

Length 87ft 10in (26.76m)

Beam 20ft 10in (6.35m)

Engines Twin MTU 1,622hp/

1,822hp/1,947hp

Top Speed 31 knots

Price from €5.5 million ex VAT

Sanlorenzo SL86

so what we have here is not just a highly

desirable motor yacht, but also a

blueprint for Sanlorenzos of the future.

Contact Carine Yachts.

Tel: +44 (0)1202 901721

Web: http://www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

12ft 7in (3.85m) tender, but for those

with a larger dayboat, the bathing

platform can be extended from 1.2m to

1.6m to take a 14ft 7in (4.45m) tender,

leaving the garage free for PWCs and

other water toys. A C-shaped foredeck

lounging area with its own removable

sunshade completes the layout.

Three MTU engine options are being

made available, for a top speed of 28-31

knots and a cruising speed of 23-26

knots. Sanlorenzo has said that this

new standard set by the SL86 will

trickle up to all of its planing GRP range,

A louvred hardtop adds a

novel twist to the usual

sunroof arrangement

Full-beam master

suite with ensuite

and lots of storage

Foredeck can be

covered with a

collapsible sunshade

Single-level saloon

increases the feeling

of space on board

NEW BOATS

22 JANUARY 2016