Sanlorenzo and Simpson Marine are ready to take Asia by storm
For the discerning yachting enthusiast from Asia, the Cannes and Monaco yacht shows offer a peek into the appetites and trends of the global luxury yacht market. While it’s wise to cast a wider net when searching for the perfect vessel, those in the know will be well aware of the plethora of remarkable yachts already available closer to home.
Few companies understand this better than Simpson Marine. Established in 1984, the yacht brokerage company possesses deep knowledge of the region’s yachting preferences and trends, while continuously delivering some of the world’s most exquisite vessels to the region.
With deep expertise on deck, it’s no surprise prestigious Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo decided to acquire 95 per cent of the Simpson Marine Group earlier this year. Now armed with the company’s regional insight and expansive network, the Italian powerhouse is poised to captivate the Asian yachting scene like never before.
If the acquisition isn’t proof enough, the exquisite yachts premiered by Sanlorenzo at the 2024 Cannes and Monaco shows indicates that the Italian shipyard is poised to make a sizeable splash in the region.
50Steel
With the effects of climate change upon us, the demand for concrete solutions has never been greater. This is no different in the world of yachting, where the biggest brands are racing to make substantial reductions to the carbon footprint of their vessels.
With the 50-metre, displacement superyacht, 50Steel, Sanlorenzo is fast emerging as one of the frontrunners in this endeavour. Having signed an exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy, the Maison introduces an elegant solution: a carbon neutral energy system that powers the yacht by transforming green methanol into hydrogen, before converting it into electrical energy.
Equipped with this ingenious system, the 50Steel is capable of producing electricity to power its onboard hotel services and equipment without the use of engines and generators. This results in a vessel that can operate much longer at anchor without fuel, reducing annual emissions by a substantial 20 to 30 per cent.
Aside from the technology, the aesthetic allure of the vessel is just as sophisticated. Designed by Zuccon International Project, the 50Steel’s exterior—an aluminium superstructure built atop a steel hull—exemplifies the effortless elegance the shipyard is renowned for. Clean, sharp lines create a sleek silhouette that lends the vessel the appearance of cutting through the ocean with minimal resistance when cruising at speeds that top at 16 knots.
Inside, the yacht—consisting of four staggered levels—boasts an airy, open layout that contrasts with its tapered exterior. This open-air approach provides you the sense of a much larger interior than its 500 gross tonnes might suggest.
Add its large, panoramic windows into the equation, and you have a stunning vessel that lets you experience the full beauty of the ocean right from the comfort of its expansive salon.
SP92
Those seeking a rip-roaring yachting experience imbued with technological sophistication should get on board Sanlorenzo’s entry-level SP92. The second addition to the shipyard’s Smart Performance (SP) line, the 28m vessel possesses a curvaceous silhouette that, when paired with its stepped, planing hull, significantly reduces fuel consumption by minimising water drag at commonly used speeds.
Additionally, the yacht is equipped with cutting-edge technology, resulting in a high-speed, high-performing vessel that is incredibly efficient—evinced by its dynamic trim adjusters that automatically and continuously adjust the angle of the yacht to ensure a consistently smooth and fuel-efficient ride.
A performance beast, the vessel tears through the open seas with minimal effort, capable of cruising at a speed of 35 knots and topping at 40 knots. The real triumph? Sanlorenzo’s SP92 is able to achieve this level of performance while using approximately 12 to 13 per cent less energy than a typical vessel of this size.
Couple this with the expansive aft beach club, which spans nearly 45 sq m, and you have the perfect companion to experience the open sea in maximum comfort and style.
SL86A
If you’re a proponent of avant-garde design, or simply prefer convention-defying aesthetics, then the SL86A is sure to captivate. The latest iteration of Sanlorenzo’s asymmetrical line, the SL86A, eliminates the traditional port-side deck, a distinguishing characteristic also exhibited by its predecessors the SL102A, SL96A, SL90A, and SL120A. This seemingly innocuous change frees up substantial interior space, allowing for a sprawling main deck.
Unlike its larger asymmetric siblings, the entry-level, 26.6m SL86A has the unique challenge of applying the unconventional design concept to a more compact vessel. To overcome this, Sanlorenzo cleverly minimises the footprint of staircases and other structural elements. For example, the traditional staircase that links the cockpit to the flybridge has been relocated, allowing for an uninterrupted main deck and larger living spaces.
What is most impressive here is how the main deck, by reducing barriers and staircases, becomes a central hub that seamlessly connects both external and internal living spaces. The result is an airy loft-like experience that not only affords you the perception of being in a larger vessel, but makes it easy for you to experience every inch of it as well.
As if to prove the point further, Sanlorenzo also applies their ‘no-staircases’ policy to the stern of the SL86A, cleverly hiding the stairs via a rotating mechanism. The result is an aesthetically harmonious exterior that creates an uninterrupted connection between the cockpit and the open seas.
Powered by twin MAN V12 engines, the SL86A is no slouch on the water either, capable of reaching speeds of up to 29 knots.
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